When confronted with the complex challenges that can arise in HR, it’s vital to know the essentials. Whether you’re an emerging HR professional or perform HR duties in your role, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources program is your guide for fundamental HR training.

Register today for in-person or virtual instructor-led courses to better equip yourself for the challenges of recruiting, selecting and retaining qualified employees.

Course Providers

UNITED STATES

ALABAMA

University of North Alabama

 Meghan Fike – (256) 765-4289
 [email protected]

CALIFORNIA

New Horizons

 Alycia Donald – (971) 338-7076
 [email protected]

CONNECTICUT

HR Jetpack

 Scott Reynolds – (774) 279-2582
 [email protected]

FLORIDA

University of Central Florida, Division of Continuing Education

 Sean Donovan – (407) 823-0558
 [email protected]

University of South Florida

 USF LifeLong Learning – (813) 974-0950
 [email protected]

ILLINOIS

Lewis and Clark Community College

 Dawn Zedolek – (618) 468-5785
 [email protected]

Northern Illinois University

 Jennifer Kopecky – (815) 753-0771
 [email protected]

INDIANA

Ivy Tech Community College – Southeast Region

 Rhonda Bradley – (812) 265-2580, ext. 4190
 [email protected]

Purdue University – Fort Wayne

 Ayesha Squires – (260) 481-6809
 [email protected]

IOWA

Drake University

 Chuck Sengstock – (515) 271-2184
 [email protected]

MARYLAND

Harford Community College

 Kelly Zajicek – (443) 412-2163
 [email protected]

Montgomery College

 Transcie Almonte – (240) 567-3828
 [email protected]

Prince George’s Community College

 Gnansi Konan – (301) 546-0032
 [email protected]

MASSACHUSETTS

Bunker Hill Community College

 Jack Chan – (617) 228-2157
 [email protected]

Middlesex Community College

 Sheila Morin – (781) 280-3608
 [email protected]

NORTH CAROLINA

Central Carolina Community College

 Shirley Rijkse – (919) 718-7446
 [email protected]

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

 Tabitha Harrison – (704) 216-3545
 [email protected]

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City

 Kristen Rowan – (405) 945-3383
 [email protected]

PENNSYLVANIA

Penn State Scranton

 Jo Ann Durdan – (510) 963-2600
 [email protected]

SOUTH CAROLINA

College of Charleston

 Cathy Ficzner – (843) 953-9479
 [email protected]

Greenville Technical College

 Sheila Brame – (864) 250-8377
 [email protected]

Tri-County Technical College

 Sandra Strickland – (864) 646-1732
 [email protected]

SOUTH DAKOTA

University of Sioux Falls

 Stacy Meadors – (605) 331-6781
 [email protected]

TEXAS

Amarillo College

 Leslie Shelton – (806) 467-3041
 [email protected]

Austin Community College

 Sharon Pierce – (512) 223-7694
 [email protected]

Midland College

 Debra Campbell – (432) 681-6326
 [email protected]

Rice University

 George Zombakis – (713) 348-6101
 [email protected]

University of Texas at Austin

 Andrew Vasquez – (512) 232-2564
 [email protected]

VERMONT

Vermont Technical College

 Dianne Percy – (802) 236-9161
 [email protected]

VIRGINIA

George Mason University

 Corinne Jovel – (703) 993-8256
 [email protected]

Old Dominion University

 Deborah Avans – (757) 504-1829
 [email protected]

WASHINGTON

Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College

 Annie DeLeon – (425) 564-4005
 [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL

ALBANIA

CertiGroup

 George Haros – +306932100565
 [email protected]

ARMENIA

Cascade People & Business
 Vanine Ghumashyan – +0037494584696
 [email protected]

AZERBAIJAN

FireWorks HRM

 Laura Hamidova – +994-12-4477478
 [email protected]

BULGARIA

CertiGroup

 George Haros – +306932100565
 [email protected]

CYPRUS

CertiGroup

 George Haros – +306932100565
 [email protected]

EGYPT

American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt

 Eslam Ibrahim – +2 023333 6900
 [email protected]

GREECE

CertiGroup

 George Haros – +306932100565
 [email protected]

JAPAN

ASTAR LLP Human Resource Accreditation Institute

 Fumie Hanazono – +090 5317 0214
 [email protected]

LITHUANIA

FireWorks HRM

 Laura Hamidova – +994-12-4477478
 [email protected]

SERBIA

CertiGroup

 George Haros – +306932100565
 [email protected]

  This is a must-do training for all new folks to the human resource function. Not only do you learn the fundamentals of HR, but you also get to learn from your peers the challenges they face. Very good chance you'll have a different perspective and understanding of the human resource function within your organization.  

– PETER FRANK, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Course Preparation Tools Designed for Success

Registration also includes the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources program. This program provides foundational HR Knowledge and ‭incorporates components of the SHRM BASK. You will gain insights into the standards for knowledge, ‭strategies and competencies required of effective ‭HR professionals around the world.

After completion of this course you will:

  • Gain a better understanding of Human Resources issues facing organizations today
  • Expand awareness of HR behavioral competencies
  • Gain practical expertise to increase job skills
  • Increase on-the-job confidence
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The program covers six key HR topics and provides tools you can immediately put to use in your organization:

  • Leads with Purpose. Gain a clear understanding of the immense value HR and the HR professional brings to the workplace.
  • Maximizes Talent.Though talent development, performance management, employee mental health and well-being and more, learn how HR supports and directly impacts all facets of the employee experience.
  • Champions Culture. Learn how culture can help employees thrive and do their best work.
  • Optimizes Intelligence. Obtain an understanding of how HR technology evaluation and integration can strengthen your organization’s strategic abilities.
  • Accelerates Performance. Discover the key role HR plays in elevating workplace performance.
  • Knows the Law. Enhance your ability to apply key HR legislation to maintain a culture of compliance.
    (For U.S. only)

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