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Human Resources Certificate Program

This Certificate Program consists of eight 3-hour Workshops following theSociety for Human Resource Management's(SHRM's)Body of Knowledge. This Certificate Program is designed for Human Resource employees, shift supervisors, entry-level to mid-level managers, and members of revolving project teams. Participants who complete all eight of these Workshops will earn aCertificate in Human Resource Management as well as 24 SHRM PDC credits.

All Workshops begin at 8:45am until 12 noon and are located at the Cartersville Campus

Full Certificate Program = $599 per person if paid or invoiced in advanced/Individual Workshops $89 per person

We are working to confirm the class dates for Fall 2023. To receive updates for future courses, please email conted@highlands.edu.

Below is a sample of topics from a prior year's certificate program:

Attracting and Retaining Talent SHAUNA GRICE, RECRUITING CONSULTANT, GEORGIA POWER COMPANY	October 10
Understand the importance of employment branding in talent management Share best practices in acquiring key talent in tight labor markets Share best practices for retaining key talent
HR as a Strategic Business Partner DONNA TEMPELMAN, HRBP, SHRM-CP, GEORGIA POWER COMPANY	October 17
Distinguish between HR as a process department and HR as a strategic business partner Distinguish between HR as a process department and HR as a strategic business partner Discuss strategies for building credibility, trust, and respect with senior management Explore strategic opportunities for HR Demonstrate the value added by HR
HR Professionals as Coaches	October 24
Distinguish between HR's role and the manager's role in implementing HR initiatives Distinguish between reactive and proactive coaching Turn managers into advocates for HR initiatives Share best practices for internal coaching programs
The Realities of Employee Engagement and the Employee Experience CHRISTINA CHRISTENSON BRUSH, PH.D	October 31
Understand the drivers that determine employee engagement and the relationship of engagement to productivity Read behind the rhetoric and consultant-speak concerning employee engagement Understand HR's role in driving engagement initiatives Create buy-in from the people you depend on for successful engagement initiatives
Succession Planning: Building your Talent Pipeline	November 7
Identify key competencies required for future success in your organization Explore best practices for establishing effective coaching and mentorship programs Share best practices for internal talent development Establish accountability for development strategies
Diversity and Unconscious Bias	November 14
Establish the new diversity challenges facing organizations Understand the presence of unconscious bias in human decision making Explore best practices for minimizing the effects of unconscious bias Share strategies for creating an inclusive work environment
Business Acumen for HR Professional	November 21
Ensure acceptable ROIs for HR Initiatives Assess risks of HR business initiatives as they pertain to human capital, ROI and shareholder accountability Demonstrate fluency in the language of business Develop solutions based on analysis of the impact on ROI, utility, revenue, profits and loss estimates, and other business indicators. Evaluate critical activities in terms of value added, impact, and utility derived from cost-benefit analysis
Mediating Conflict Among Employees	December 5
Understand the goals and process of mediation Identify behaviors that contribute to boss-employee conflicts Explore strategies for bringing the parties to common ground Share best practices for helping others navigate their way productively through conflict situations

Georgia Highlands College is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP^SM or SHRM-SCP^SM. This program is valid for 24 PDCs for the SHRM-CP^SM or SHRM-SCP^SM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org .

For further information on any class or to register, please call

678-872-8230 or E-mail conted@highlands.edu

Georgia Highlands College

The University System of Georgia

Rome, Cartersville, Acworth, Dallas, and Marietta, Georgia

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Source: https://sites.highlands.edu/ccpe/human-resources-certificate-program/

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