Human Resources

SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

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How can you distinguish yourself and stay ahead of the curve in the competitive human resources field? One of the best ways is to complete a continuing education course such as SHRM Essentials of Human Resources.

HR is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. Employment of human resource managers is projected to grow 7 percent by 2031, faster than the average for all occupations (5 percent).

This convenient introductory course offers a comprehensive overview of HR roles and responsibilities and covers a wide range of topics in a condensed, straightforward format designed for busy professionals.

In just a few sessions of live online classes, you can earn a credential certifying your expertise and readiness to take the next step in your HR career. Or you can join our self pace course. Whether you want to enter the HR field, advance to an HR leadership role or learn the latest industry skills and concepts, this course is for you.

We are excited to share that USF is now offering our HR Portfolio course for free when you enroll in SHRM Essentials of Human Resources. During this complimentary program, you will develop a comprehensive HR portfolio that can continue to grow with you throughout your career. Crafting an HR portfolio is a great way to provide tangible proof of your newfound HR skills and abilities.

Curriculum & Course Details

  • Gain a solid foundation of the HR skills critical for success.
  • Master HR concepts and apply them to everyday situations and issues.
  • Stay up to date on the latest HR laws and regulations.
  • Boost your earning power and increase your chances of landing a new job or promotion.
  • Keep yourself and your organization more competitive in today’s economy with skills and knowledge that boost your productivity along with your employer’s bottom line.
  • Develop a mastery of HR skills that will help you boost employee retention and engagement.
  • Become a better leader.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course have any requirments? 

The SHRM Essentials course can be taken as a stand alone course, or used as the foundations class for the HR Management Certificate.

Does this course prepare me for the SHRM Exam?

The SHRM Essentials course does not prepare you to sit for the SHRM Exam. It is an overview of various areas of Human Resources.

Tuition & Funding Sources

As noncredit training programs, our courses are ineligible for traditional federally subsidized financial resources.

We’re pleased to offer a 10% discount to USF alumni, USF faculty and staff, USF faculty and staff family members, USF students and veterans on the following courses and programs:

Human Resource Management Programs
K-12 Summer Camps
Process Improvement Programs
Project Management Programs*
*Excludes the already discounted PMP® Exam Preparation Course
Test Preparation Courses (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and LSAT)
How to Receive the Discount
The discount can be applied only at time of registration. Simply register for your course online and use one of the following discount codes during the checkout process:

USF Alumni Association Members: USFAAM
USF Faculty and Staff:* USFFS
USF Faculty and Staff Family Members: SUMMEROFUSF
USF Students: USFS
Veterans: USFVA
If you have questions or technical issues in applying a discount, call us at 813-974-0950.

* The discount is not valid for courses paid for by a USF Department. It is only valid for self-pay students.

Policies & Procedures

COURSE FEES 

Course fees must be paid before beginning a class.  Fees are posted for each course. Some programs have special registration procedures and requirements. These are posted on the program/course web page.  

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and company-approved purchase orders payable to USF Corporate Training and Professional Education. Personal checks, money orders, and cash are not accepted per university policy.    

ATTENDANCE 

To complete our open enrollment noncredit courses satisfactorily, you must attend 75 percent of multiple class meetings. One-day classes require full-day attendance. Some courses/programs may have additional completion requirements. Check the program description for details and/or check with your instructor. No course re-sits are allowed (participants that have not met the attendance requirement and are seeking a letter of completion for a course may re-register at full cost of attendance for a future offering).    

COURSE WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS 

USF reserves the right to cancel any noncredit course, in which case registration fees are fully refunded. If it becomes necessary for USF to cancel, postpone or combine courses, or change a course location, you will be notified by email or phone. It is important that we have your current contact information. If a course is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. If a registration is received after the enrollment limit has been reached, a full refund will be issued. 

Withdrawals/Refunds from Corporate Training and Professional Education courses must be in writing, prior to the course start time.  Fees are associated with withdrawals/refunds. 

Submit requests via email to barnesk@usf.edu. No Withdrawals or Refunds will be issued after course start date.   

Allow 5-7 working days for credit card refunds and 6-8 weeks for check refunds. 

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Quick Details

Format: Self-paced, or Live Online

Duration:
Live online - 2 weeks
Self-paced - 24 days to complete

Cost: $595

Connect with a program advisor

Kathy Barnes
Kathleen Barnes, M.S.Ed.
Schedule a meeting
barnesk@usf.edu