Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification Preparation Program

Course curriculum

1. Welcome to the Certification Preparation Program
2. HR Discussion Board: Get the Support You Need
1. Module 1: Foundations of Human Resource Management
2. Introductory Video
3. Human Resource Management Goals
4. HR Functions and Roles
5. HR’s Role in Financial Strategy & Business Performance
6. HR’s Role in Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
7. HR’s Role in Organizational Ethics & Transparency
8. HR's Role in Strategic Partnering in Corporate Governance
9. Knowledge Check - HR Functions and Roles
1. Module 2: Workforce Planning & Decision-Making
2. Introductory Video
3. Workforce Planning and Forecasting
4. Knowledge Check - Workforce Planning and Forecasting
5. HR's Role in Business Decision Making
6. Effective Decision-Making in Strategic Planning
7. Knowledge Check - HR Decision-Making
1. Module 3: HR Policies, Structures, and Technology
2. Introductory Video
3. HR Policies and Procedures
4. Knowledge Check - HR Policies and Procedures
5. Organizational Structures and HR Service Delivery
6. HR Technology & Analytics
7. Knowledge Check - HR Technology & Analytics
8. Data-Driven HR Decision-Making
9. Knowledge Check - Data-Driven Decision-Making
1. Module 4: Organizational Development & Change Management
2. Introductory Video
3. Organizational Development and Change Leadership
4. Knowledge Check - Organizational Development & Change Leadership
5. Change Management Frameworks
6. Knowledge Check - Change Management Frameworks
7. Overcoming Challenges and Ensuring Successful Implementation
1. Module 5: Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition
2. Introductory Video
3. The Role of HR in Hiring: A Strategic Function for Organizational Success
4. The Hiring Process: A Strategic Approach to Talent Acquisition
5. HR’s Role in Talent Forecasting and Planning
6. Forecasting Workforce Needs: A Strategic HR Function
7. HR Analytics & Workforce Planning Metrics: Using AI and Predictive Analytics to Forecast Future Workforce Needs
8. HR Workforce Demand vs. Workforce Supply Analysis: Understanding Hiring vs. Internal Workforce Capacity
9. Workforce Planning Models
10. Knowledge Check - Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition
1. Module 6: Strategic Job Analysis & Job Design
2. Introductory Video
3. Job Analysis & Job Design
4. Competency-Based HR Planning & Skill Gap Analysis: Mapping Employee Competencies to Organizational Goals
5. Conducting a Thorough Job Analysis: A Strategic Approach to Hiring
6. Job Analysis Techniques: Understanding the Process and Methods for Effective Workforce Planning
7. Job Descriptions: Defining Roles for Organizational Clarity and Compliance
8. Knowledge Check - Strategic Job Analysis & Job Design for Workforce Optimization
1. Module 7: Strategic Recruitment & Selection for Workforce Growth
2. Introductory Video
3. Recruitment Strategies
4. Recruiting and Selecting Employees: A Strategic Approach to Workforce Planning
5. Recruiting and Selecting Employees: Strategic Sourcing for Workforce Growth
6. Recruiting and Selecting Employees: Sourcing Strategies for Talent Acquisition
7. Recruiting and Selecting Employees: Evaluating Prospective Employees
8. Selection Techniques and Assessments
9. Recruiting and Selecting Employees: The Role of eRecruitment and eSelection
10. Recruiting and Selecting Employees: Addressing Interviewer Bias and Optimizing Interview Techniques
11. Recruiting and Selecting Employees: The Job Offer Process
12. Knowledge Check - Strategic Recruitment & Selection for Workforce Growth
1. Module 8: Employee Onboarding & Inclusive Hiring
2. Introductory Video
3. Recruiting and Selecting Employees: Orientation and Onboarding for Employee Integration
4. Employee Onboarding: Integrating New Hires for Long-Term Success
5. The Role of HR in Onboarding
6. Diversity & Inclusion in Hiring
7. Legal and Ethical Considerations in Inclusive Hiring
8. Knowledge Check - Strategic Employee Onboarding & Inclusive Hiring
1. Module 9: Employee Engagement, Onboarding & Retention Strategies
2. Introductory Video
3. HR’s Role in Employee Engagement & Retention Analytics: Data-Driven Approaches for Workforce Optimization
4. Employee Onboarding Programs
5. Onboarding & Retention: First 90-Day Strategies
6. Onboarding & Retention: Post-Hire Performance Evaluation
7. Onboarding & Retention: Retention-Focused Strategies
8. Retention Strategies
9. Post-Hire Performance Metrics & Talent Retention
10. Work-Life Balance Initiatives
11. Knowledge Check - Employee Engagement, Onboarding & Retention Strategies
1. Module 10: Employee Motivation & Performance Management Introduction
2. Introductory Video
3. Employee Motivation Theories
4. Theories of Motivation: Understanding Employee Drive and Performance
5. Performance Management: Strategies for Employee Success and Organizational Growth
6. Performance Management and Appraisal: Strategies for Enhancing Employee Productivity and Growth
7. Performance Management: Feedback and the Appraisal Process
8. Performance Management Systems: Ensuring Organizational Success Through Performance Excellence
9. Elements of Performance Management Systems: Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness
10. Knowledge Check - Employee Motivation & Performance Management
1. Module 11: Performance Evaluation & Recognition
2. Introductory Video
3. Performance Appraisal Systems
4. Evaluating Employee Performance: Creating a Constructive and Developmental Review Process
5. Evaluating Employee Performance: Recognition and Coaching for Employee Engagement
6. Evaluating Employee Performance: The Coaching Process
7. 360-Degree Feedback & Multi-Rater Performance Models: Advanced Performance Assessment Methods
8. Linking Performance Management to Business KPIs: Aligning HR Metrics with Financial and Operational Performance Indicators
9. Managing Performance in Hybrid & Remote Workforces: Best Practices for Evaluating and Engaging Remote Employees
10. Employee Disciplinary Procedures & Termination Best Practices
11. Knowledge Check - Performance Evaluation & Recognition
1. Module 12: Organizational Learning & Training Foundations
2. Introductory Video
3. Learning and the Organization
4. Learning and the Organization Learning Styles and the Learning Curve
5. Training and Development: Types of Training
6. Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
7. Training and Development Developing and Evaluating Training Programs
8. E-Learning & Training Evaluation
9. Ongoing Training and Development: A Strategic Approach to Workforce Growth and Retention
10. Knowledge Check - Organizational Learning & Training Foundations
1. Module 13: Talent Management & Career Development
2. Introductory Video
3. Talent Management and Career Development: Navigating a Changing Workforce Landscape
4. Leadership Development
5. Talent Management: Leaders and Managers
6. Career Pathing Strategies
7. Talent Development & Retention
8. Knowledge Check - Talent Management & Career Development
1. Module 14: Coaching & Human Capital Development
2. Introductory Video
3. Training and Development: Coaching as a Performance Enhancement Tool
4. Developing Human Capital: Strategies for Enhancing Employee Growth and Retention
5. Talent Management Career Life Cycle
6. Knowledge Check - Coaching & Human Capital Development
1. Module 15: Total Rewards & Compensation Strategy
2. Introductory Video
3. Total Rewards Strategy
4. Total Rewards and Compensation Systems: A Strategic Approach
5. Salary Benchmarking and Pay Structures
6. Pay Equity Audits & Compliance Strategies: Addressing the Equal Pay Act, Pay Transparency Laws, and Wage Gap Analysis
7. Behavioral Economics in Compensation & Benefits: Understanding How Compensation Structures Influence Employee Behavior
8. Compensation Considerations in Organizational Pay Structures
9. Knowledge Check - Total Rewards & Compensation Strategy
1. Module 16: Employee Benefits & Strategic Impact
2. Introductory Video
3. Understanding Employer-Provided Benefits and Their Strategic Importance
4. The Cost of Employee Benefits: A Growing Challenge for Employers
5. Family-Oriented Benefits: Balancing Work and Family Commitments
6. Retirement Considerations: Qualified and Nonqualified Pension Plans
7. Health Care: Employer and Employee Considerations
8. Medicare: A Comprehensive Overview of Federal Health Coverage
9. Other Insurance Benefits: Expanding Employee Coverage Beyond Health Care
10. Knowledge Check - Employee Benefits & Strategic Impact
1. Module 17: Compliance & Compensation Governance
2. Introductory Video
3. Legal Compliance in Compensation
4. Strategic Compensation & Benefits Planning
5. Benefits Administration
6. Regulatory & Compliance Considerations in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
7. Assessing Compensation in Human Resource Management
8. Compensation Considerations: Ensuring Pay Equity in Organizations
9. Understanding Employee Benefits and Their Strategic Impact
10. Knowledge Check - Compliance & Compensation Governance
1. Module 18: Employee Engagement & Organizational Climate
2. Introductory Video
3. Employee Engagement Strategies
4. Organizational Climate: Employee Involvement
5. Organizational Climate: Employee Feedback Collection
6. Organizational Climate: Employee Communication
7. Workplace Culture Transformation
8. Measuring and Sustaining Culture Change
9. Knowledge Check - Employee Engagement & Organizational Climate
1. Module 19: Ethical Leadership & Conflict Resolution
2. Introductory Video
3. Human Resources Role in Ethical Leadership
4. HR as the Ethical Conscience of the Organization
5. Workplace Conflict and Conflict Resolution: A Strategic Approach
6. Ethical Decision-Making in Human Resources
7. Conflict Resolution and Mediation
8. Workplace Investigations and Grievances
9. Knowledge Check - Ethical Leadership & Conflict Resolution
1. Module 20: Workplace Discipline & Employee Transitions
2. Introductory Video
3. Managing Disciplinary Issues in the Workplace
4. Progressive Discipline: A Structured Approach to Workplace Discipline
5. Terminating Employment: A Structured and Fair Approach
6. Offboarding: Managing Employee Transitions Effectively
7. Knowledge Check - Workplace Discipline & Employee Transitions
1. Module 21: Workplace Safety, Wellness & Employee Well-Being
2. Introductory Video
3. Ensuring Workplace Safety and Wellness: A Comprehensive Approach
4. Human Resources and Workplace Health and Safety: Legal and Organizational Responsibilities
5. Promoting Employee Welfare: A Strategic Imperative for Organizational Success
6. Employee Well-Being and the Role of HR
7. Facilitating Employee Well-Being: The Role of HR in Promoting a Healthy Workplace
8. Improving Employees' Health: Addressing Substance Abuse, Stress, and Wellness Initiatives
9. Knowledge Check - Workplace Safety, Wellness & Employee Well-Being
1. Module 22: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies
2. Introductory Video
3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
4. Employee Resource Groups: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5. Global DEI Strategies & Inclusive Leadership in Multinational Workforces: Addressing DEI Challenges in Global HR
6. Knowledge Check - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies
1. Module 23: HR Risk Management & Compliance Audits
2. Introductory Video
3. HR’s Role in Risk Management & Compliance Audits: Managing HR-Related Risks, Legal Exposure, and Regulatory Compliance
4. HR Audits and Risk Assessments
5. HR Risk Management Strategies
6. Risk Management Process
7. Security Threats and Risk Management in Organizations
8. Data Privacy and Confidentiality in Human Resources
9. Internal Investigations & Legal Protections in HR
10. Record Keeping in Human Resources: Best Practices and Legal Considerations
11. Knowledge Check - HR Risk Management & Compliance Audits
1. Module 24: Employment Laws & Compliance
2. Introductory Video
3. Introduction to Employment Laws and Regulations
4. Regulations Impacting Hiring Practices
5. Navigating EEO, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, OFCCP, FCRA, Ban-the-Box, and Salary History Bans
6. Employment Discrimination & Equal Opportunity
7. Federal Contractor Compliance
8. Global HR Compliance
9. HR’s Role in Legislative Compliance and Policy Advocacy
10. Knowledge Check - Employment Laws & Compliance
1. Module 25: Workplace Safety & OSHA Compliance
2. Introductory Video
3. Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance
4. Introduction to OSHA: Ensuring Workplace Safety and Compliance
5. OSHA Standards: Regulatory Framework for Workplace Safety
6. OSHA and Record Keeping: Ensuring Workplace Safety and Compliance
7. Employee Rights and the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
8. OSHA Investigations and Enforcement Procedures
9. Federal Legislation Governing Workplace Safety and Accountability
10. Safety and Health Hazards in the Workplace
11. Health and Safety Issues in the Workplace
12. Knowledge Check - Workplace Safety & OSHA Compliance
1. Module 26: Workers' Compensation & Legal Liabilities
2. Introductory Video
3. Workers' Compensation: Ensuring Employee Protection and Organizational Compliance
4. Penalties for Noncompliance with Workers' Compensation: Legal and Financial Implications
5. Knowledge Check - Workers' Compensation & Legal Liabilities
1. Module 27: Job Design & Innovation Strategies
2. Introductory Video
3. Job Design and Job Redesign: Enhancing Productivity and Employee Satisfaction
4. Approaches to Job Design: Enhancing Efficiency, Motivation, and Work Satisfaction
5. Legal Considerations in Job Design
6. Creativity and Innovation: Transforming Ideas into Tangible Value
7. Retention Strategies: The Value of Alumni Programs
8. Knowledge Check - Job Design & Innovation Strategies
1. Module 28: Alternative Work Arrangements & Hybrid Workforce
2. Introductory Video
3. Alternative Work Arrangements: A Strategic Approach to Workplace Flexibility
4. Alternative Work Arrangements: Remote and Hybrid Work
5. Implementing Remote and Hybrid Work Models: The Role of HR in Workforce Transformation
6. Benefits and Support for Hybrid Teams: Adapting HR Strategies for a Flexible Workforce
7. Knowledge Check - Alternative Work Arrangements & Hybrid Workforce
1. Module 29: Introduction to People Analytics & HR Data
2. Introductory Video
3. People Analytics & Workforce Trends
4. Making Sense of HR Data: Understanding Key Concepts for Analysis
5. Types of Data in Human Resource Management
6. Applications of Data in Human Resource Management
7. Types of Analyses in Human Resources Management
8. HR Data Collection & Reporting
9. Knowledge Check - Introduction to People Analytics & HR Data
1. Module 30: Workforce Metrics & Benchmarking
2. Introductory Video
3. HR Benchmarking: Competitive Analysis & Executive-Level Metrics
4. Common Workforce Metrics: Strategic Measures for Organizational Success
5. HR Metrics and Their Strategic Impact on Organizational Success
6. Key HRM Metrics and Their Strategic Importance
7. Measuring Employee Performance & Productivity
8. Diversity and Inclusion Metrics: Evaluating Organizational Effectiveness
9. Retention Strategies: Metrics, Evaluation, and Strategic Implementation
10. Knowledge Check - Workforce Metrics & Benchmarking
1. Module 31: Legal, Ethical, and Visualization Considerations
2. Introductory Video
3. Legal Considerations in Workforce Analytics: Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and Ethical AI Use in Workforce Analytics
4. HR Dashboard Development & Data Visualization: Best Practices for Presenting HR Data to Leadership for Decision-Making
5. Creating a Creative Climate: Encouraging Workplace Innovation
6. Knowledge Check - Legal, Ethical, and Visualization Considerations
1. Module 32: Employment Law Foundations & Key Regulations
2. Introductory Video
3. Employment Law: Key Federal Laws and Policies
4. Common Law Doctrines in Employment Law
5. Employment Law: The Role and Importance of Employee Handbooks
6. Hiring and the Law: Ensuring Compliance in Employment Practices
7. Employment Contracts & Legal Considerations: At-Will Employment, Non-Compete Agreements, and Contract Law
8. Knowledge Check - Employment Law Foundations & Key Regulations
1. Module 33: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Workplace Discrimination
2. Introductory Video
3. EEO & Workplace Discrimination Laws
4. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policies
5. Equal Employment Opportunity Concepts
6. Equal Opportunity and Employment Issues: Legal Compliance and Workplace Inclusion
7. Discrimination and the Law: Understanding Equal Employment Opportunity and Legal Protections
8. Harassment Prevention Policies
9. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Legal Framework, Employer Liability, and Prevention Strategies
10. Bias Reduction in Hiring: Structured Interviews
11. Handling Discrimination Charges: EEOC Procedures and Legal Remedies Filing a Cha
12. Settling Discrimination Charges: Legal and Strategic Considerations
13. Whistleblower Protections & Ethical HR Challenges
14. Knowledge Check - Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Workplace Discrimination
1. Module 34: Workplace Accommodations & Ethical Compliance
2. Introductory Video
3. ADA & Reasonable Accommodations
4. Affirmative Action in the Workplace: Legal Framework, Implementation, and Controversies
5. Ethical Decision-Making in HR
6. Algorithmic Transparency
7. Knowledge Check - Workplace Accommodations & Ethical Compliance
1. Module 35: Compensation, Payroll & Legal Compliance
2. Introductory Video
3. Compensation & Law. The Fair Labor Standards Act
4. Compensation & Law: Federal Statutes Governing Employee Rights and Protections
5. Other Compensation Issues: Independent Contractors
6. Payroll and Legal Requirements: Managing Compensation and Compliance in the Workplace
7. Payroll and Legal Requirements: Compensation Compliance
8. Knowledge Check - Compensation, Payroll & Legal Compliance
1. Module 36: Employee Privacy & Digital Compliance
2. Introductory Video
3. Employee Privacy in the Workplace: Legal and Organizational Considerations
4. Legal and Industry Mandates in Cybersecurity and Data Protection
5. Digital Surveillance & Employee Monitoring Laws: Balancing Corporate Security with Employee Privacy Rights
6. Knowledge Check - Employee Privacy & Digital Compliance
1. Module 37: HR Technology & Digital Transformation
2. Introductory Video
3. Technology and Human Resources: Transforming Workforce Management
4. Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
5. HR Digital Transformation & HRIS Implementation Best Practices: A Focus on HR Technology Deployment and Integration with Business Systems
6. HR Tech Trends & Future Advancements
7. AI & Automation in HR
8. Knowledge Check - HR Technology & Digital Transformation
1. Module 38: Digital Recruitment & AI in HR
2. Introductory Video
3. Digital Recruitment Tools
4. AI Bias in Hiring
5. Ethical AI Use in Recruitment
6. Tools for Onboarding: Enhancing Efficiency and Engagement Through Technology
7. Knowledge Check - Digital Recruitment & AI in HR
1. Module 39: HR Data Management & Compliance
2. Introductory Video
3. Maintaining Data Integrity in Human Resources and Information Security
4. Data Storage and Disposal in Human Resources Management
5. Legal & Compliance Risks in HR Tech Adoption: GDPR, CCPA, and International Workforce Data Protection Laws
6. HR’s Role in Managing Remote Workforce Technology: Ensuring Secure and Efficient Remote Work Environments
7. Knowledge Check - HR Data Management & Compliance
1. Beginner Human Resource Management Assessment
1. Program Survey
2. Voucher Request Form

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Orientation

Module 1: Foundations of Human Resource Management

Module 2: Workforce Planning & Decision-Making

Module 3: HR Policies, Structures, and Technology

Module 4: Organizational Development & Change Management

Module 5: Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition

Module 6: Strategic Job Analysis & Job Design

Module 7: Strategic Recruitment & Selection for Workforce Growth

Module 8: Employee Onboarding & Inclusive Hiring

Module 9: Employee Engagement, Onboarding & Retention Strategies

Module 10: Employee Motivation & Performance Management

Module 11: Performance Evaluation & Recognition

Module 12: Organizational Learning & Training Foundations

Module 13: Talent Management & Career Development

Module 14: Coaching & Human Capital Development

Module 15: Total Rewards & Compensation Strategy

Module 16: Employee Benefits & Strategic Impact

Module 17: Compliance & Compensation Governance

Module 18: Employee Engagement & Organizational Climate

Module 19: Ethical Leadership & Conflict Resolution

Module 20: Workplace Discipline & Employee Transitions

Module 21: Workplace Safety, Wellness & Employee Well-Being

Module 22: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies

Module 23: HR Risk Management & Compliance Audits

Module 24: Employment Laws & Compliance

Module 25: Workplace Safety & OSHA Compliance

Module 26: Workers' Compensation & Legal Liabilities

Module 27: Job Design & Innovation Strategies

Module 28: Alternative Work Arrangements & Hybrid Workforce

Module 29: Introduction to People Analytics & HR Data

Module 30: Workforce Metrics & Benchmarking

Module 31: Legal, Ethical, and Visualization Considerations

Module 32: Employment Law Foundations & Key Regulations

Module 33: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Workplace Discrimination

Module 34: Workplace Accommodations & Ethical Compliance

Module 35: Compensation, Payroll & Legal Compliance

Module 36: Employee Privacy & Digital Compliance

Module 37: HR Technology & Digital Transformation

Module 38: Digital Recruitment & AI in HR

Module 39: HR Data Management & Compliance

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