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Human Resource Practitioner Certificate

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May- October 2008 Class Schedule

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Classes to help you down the Human Resource pathway     Working with people

Human Resource Classes - May - October 2008   

Introduction to HR Management

The Employment Process: Hiring for the 21st Century

SHRM Certification Preparation with SHRM Learning System

Workshop - Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Workshop - Performance Management

FLSA Overview

FMLA

ONLINE OPTION

Introduction to HR Management
(formerly Human Resource Management: Roles and Responsibilities)

Note: Hybrid Class: Online and In-the-Classroom


This part-live, part-online instruction, comprehensive introductory course is designed for early career human resource professionals, those exploring HR as a career field, line managers with HR responsibilities and HR professionals whose experience has been in a single function area such as staffing or benefits. Class will meet five times on campus and have application exercises and online discussion during the weeks that class is not meeting.


Topics include:

 Employment law

Recruiting, selecting and retaining the right employees

•  Benefits administration and total compensation

Performance management

Safety and health

Current trends and issues facing human resource
    professionals.

Note: Required for the Human Resource Practitioner Certificate; anyone may enroll. Computer and internet access necessary.


Instructor: Carmen Baldoni, B.S., Indiana University, human resources manager, Quality Dining, Inc.

 

4X-0072A: 8 Thursdays., Aug. 21 - Oct. 9,  6 - 8:30 p.m.; 20 hours/2.0 CEUs
Room: NS08

$240 (includes extensive materials and parking)
Class meets on campus 8/21,8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9

 

Early Bird Special: Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after June 1
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after September 1
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.

 

Click here to Enroll Online


The Employment Process: Hiring for the 21st Century                              


Poor selection of employees and employee turnover are expensive. Build a solid foundation in the employment process by recruiting and hiring the best employees. Useful for managers, supervisors, human resources staff and small business owners.

 

Topics include:

Recruiting

Taking applications

• Pre-screening

• Pre-employment testing

Checking references

Interviewing

Establishing position guidelines

Using job descriptions

Legal factors (EEO/Affirmative Action documentation and
    sexual harassment/discrimination)

Note: Required for the Human Resource Practitioner certificate; anyone may enroll.

 

Instructor: Cathy A. Simon, director of human resources, Robert Weed Plywood Corp.; experienced human resource manager and instructor.

 

ELKHART

4X-0073A: 8 Tues., Oct. 14 - Dec. 2, 6 - 8:30 p.m.; 20 hours/2.0 CEUs;

Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A131

$240 (includes extensive materials and parking)

 

Early Bird Special: Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after June 1
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after September 1
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.

 

Click here to Enroll Online

 


WORKSHOP     Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace   


Ensure your organization has an effective sexual harassment prevention program based upon EEOC guidelines. Workshop uses self-assessment, workplace scenarios, behavior science research, model policies, and federal court decisions to give you a comprehensive legal framework from which to determine your own program.
 

Topics include:
• Roles of supervisors/ managers in dealing
    effectively with workplace sexual harassment

• Underlying psychological issues, consequences, and
    impact

• Fundamental rights and responsibilities
• Guidelines on responding to sexual harassment in the
    workplace

Instructor: Charles Hobson, Ph.D., Purdue University; professor, management, Indiana University Northwest; over 20 years of training, consulting, and management development.
 

6 hours/.6 CEU;
$250 (includes materials, parking, refreshments; lunch on your own)

 

1W-2181A: Fri.,  May 16, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; This course no longer available.  See fall section below.
Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A215   
 

4X-2181B: Tues., Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.;
Room: AI001, Management Training Center  Enroll Online

Receive a ten percent discount with three or more one-day workshop enrollments OR
take the Early Bird Special:
Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after June 1
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after September 1
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.


WORKSHOP     Performance Management   


Learn to interactively introduce the steps involved in developing a professionally sound, legally defensible performance management system.

Topics include:

Learn how to formulate appraisal scales based upon
   specific observable job behaviors and/or work outcomes

Use the performance management system as a
     motivational tool

• Conduct the appraisal review session

Coach effectively

Use appropriate discipline and behavioral plans with the
   performance management system.


 

Instructor: Charles Hobson, see Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.
 

6 hours/.6 CEU;
$250 (includes materials, parking, refreshments; lunch on your own)

 

4X-2181B: Tues., Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.;
Room: AI001, Management Training Center 

 

Click here to Enroll Online


 

 

Receive a ten percent discount with three or more one-day workshop enrollments OR
take the Early Bird Special: Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after June 1
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after September 1
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.


FLSA Overview


Keep up with new changes in the minimum wage laws and overtime exemptions directly from the source.

 

Topics include:

Work week

Regular and multiple rates

• Salary payments and exemptions

Bonuses

On-call payments

Instructor: Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division

 

4X-2213A: Thurs., Oct. 16,  8 - 10:30 a.m..; 2.5 hours/.25 CEU; Room: AI001, Management Training Center
$50 (includes materials and parking; no additional discount)

 

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FMLA


Get your questions answered direct from the source. A U.S. Department of Labor representative explains coverage, eligibility, rights, and responsibilities.

 

Instructor: Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division

 

Sorry, this class is no longer available. See September section B below.
1W-2360A: Tues., May 20, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.,
4 hours/.4CEU

Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A221

$70 (includes materials and parking; no additional discount)  

 

4X-2360B: Wed., Sept. 17, 6 - 8:30 p.m., 2.5 hours/.25 CEU; Room: AI001, Management Training Center

$50 (includes materials and parking; no additional discount)  

Click here to Enroll Online

    ONLINE OPTIONS

Human Resources for Healthcare Professionals

This program provides a comprehensive human resource management foundation, grounded in practice, for those who intend to work or are working in healthcare settings.

$1995/80 hours

Start anytime

no discounts or refunds for online classes

www/iusb.edu/~cted/online

 

 


  

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