SHRM Essentials of HR Management
ConEd

What You’ll Learn

Our SHRM Essentials of Human Resources program provides a foundational overview of HR practices and behaviors. Through real-world applications and scenarios, you will be introduced to fundamental HR topics to help you effectively approach the challenging situations that you face in the workplace.
Developed by SHRM, the world’s largest HR association and leading advocate for HR professionals, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course helps you discover the key value HR brings to the workplace.
Whether you’re a student, new to HR, or in a small business environment, our course will help you develop the critical HR competencies and learn how to apply them on the job.
Build a solid foundation in Human Resources skills.
By covering a breadth of practical HR topics, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course provides the knowledge to perform daily tasks. Here’s a look at what we cover in the course:
- Leads with Purpose: Understand HR’s role in the workplace
- Maximizes Talent: Learn how HR influences employee experience
- Champions Culture: Discover how to promote equity in company culture
- Optimizes Intelligence: Understand how to maximize efficiency with HR technology
- Accelerates Performance: Learn how to create a measurable impact
- Knows the Law: Stay up to date on U.S. state and federal laws
Outcomes
Gain critical HR competencies with our SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course.
The goal of this course is to help you develop the following critical HR competencies:
- Identify where and how HR should be a strategic partner to your organization.
- Build your knowledge of HR practices, behaviors, and activities.
- Apply newly learned HR knowledge to practical activities you complete every day
- Plan for ways to transfer the knowledge and skills learned from training to on-the-job tasks.
- Explore career opportunities within the world of HR and how you can drive your future.
Curriculum & Class Schedule
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 - 11/18/2026 |
Wed | 06:00PM - 09:00PM | ON -Online Courses LINE | $699.00 | 1.50 | 180952 |
Program Contact
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the via email at info@forsythtech.edu .
What to Expect
High-Quality Instruction
Learn from highly respected and experienced, SHRM-certified instructors with years of hands-on experience in HR.
Virtual Classroom
Interact with your instructor and fellow classmates in virtual environments available anywhere with an internet connection.
Time Commitment
Attend classes on a 5-week schedule, with time to study materials in between classes on your own unique schedule
Structured Learning
Keep yourself accountable and stay on track to earn your certification with a structured learning experience and support.