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Human Resources Functions and Activities (HRCI - PHR/SPHR) (Udemy.com)

Course 2 of 20 of The Human Resources Certification Program (HRCI - PHR/SPHR)

4.5
169 reviews

Created by: Sorin Dumitrascu

Last updated November 2025

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What you will learn

  • Personnel management and administrative functions
  • Analysis, Financial Management, and Vendor Management
  • Tools and techniques to support HR activities
  • Project Management Concepts and Applications

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  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 64% of them
  • Reviews169#149 of 171 by number of reviews
  • Length2.7 hourslonger than 50% of them
  • Last updatedNovember 2025earlier than 46% of them

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Course Description

The Human Resources Core Knowledge: Functions and Activities course is the 2nd of 20 courses developed as part of the Human Resources Certification Program.

In this course, the focus will be on HR's personnel and administrative responsibilities, such as meeting documentation requirements of various federal laws and regulations, measuring employee attitudes and opinions, and the job analysis process.

We'll also take a high-level view of a few common budgeting and accounting concepts, qualitative and quantitative analysis methods, and third-party supplier management.

You'll learn about risk management practices, the tools and techniques used to support HR activities such as HR information systems, some common techniques for forecasting HR needs, and we'll end with an overview of the project management process.

In topic one, Personnel Management and Administrative Functions, you'll be introduced to compliance- related documentation requirements, methods for assessing employee attitudes, opinions, and satisfaction, job analysis techniques and job description development, and employee records management.

In topic two, Analysis, Financial Management, and Vendor Management, our focus will be on identifying qualitative and quantitative methods and tools for analysis, interpretation, decision-making, budgeting concepts, and vendor selection and management.

The main challenge for management in any important change is dealing with the uncertainty that is inevitably caused. In topic three, Tools and Techniques to Support HR Activities, you'll be introduced to technologies used to support HR activities, techniques for forecasting and planning HR activities, and risk management practices.

If the project is not supported by senior management, it will be difficult, if not impossible to implement. In topic four, Project Management Concepts and Applications,the focus will be on the basics of the project management process.

That’s it! Now, go ahead and push that “Take this course” button and see you on the inside!
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Instructor Details

Sorin Dumitrascu

I'm Sorin Dumitrascu. I work as an advisor for an international humanitarian organization. Until 2025 I was City Manager of Ploiești, Romania (a city budget of about EUR 200 million), and earlier I was Deputy Director General of Romania's prison service. Since 2015 I have published nearly 200 courses here, taken by more than 360,000 learners.

I'm a public manager and a trainer of trainers, with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering practical courses in management, human resources, project, program and portfolio management, business analysis, operations and finance.

I teach what I practice. I have led and advised projects for the United Nations, the European Union, NGOs and private companies, with a focus on measurable results in organizational performance, industrial relations, prisons and corrections, and adult education.

My courses are built for busy professionals:

- Courses that prepare you for PMI and HR certification exams, plus Six Sigma

- Real case studies from the public sector and from companies

- Templates, checklists and practice resources you can use right away

- Clear, step-by-step lessons with practical assignments

Education: MSc in Policy Making in the European Union (Loughborough University, UK); Bachelor in Administrative Sciences (Public Administration), University of Craiova; Public Manager Diploma, National Institute of Administration (Romania).

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4.5

169 ratings on Udemy

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By Darrell Echiverri on 7/23/2024

Some of the slides were difficult to follow because it asked questions that were not displayed on the next page, and the part where we have to match up the answers were not formatted well. But the course as a well felt like a good overview for what we can expect and consider for the PHR and a career in human resources.

By Niki Howland on 5/31/2024

The ideals and balance of justice to produce a positive work environment just resonated with me so well. I am glad I took this course. -NH

By Daniel Willerth on 3/18/2024

This course serves as an outline of the depth and breadth of knowledge required to pass a SHRM certification exam. It is not a bootcamp-style program that actually reviews the specific knowledge required.

By Yamillet Montero-Rogers on 2/27/2024

My personal experience with this course was amazing. I am happy to be halfway done with this course and on my way to my professional career.

By prince Ntsiful on 12/19/2023

it is very good and it also gives you more knowledge and also you to think and explore. however it also builds you and prepare you for a better tomorrow.

By Cansu Macar on 3/27/2022

If you want to learn more about developing your Human Resources skills and knowledge then Sorin's online course on Udemy shows how valuable this topic is. The online courses are well structured and designed, they show the relevant concepts with confidence, they can be highly recommended for people interested in gaining new skills for career development.

By Ellijah Mitchell on 3/25/2022

Most people are wary of taking online courses because they think that their level of engagement might not be at its optimum when not in the presence of a live instructor or fellow learners. Well, those people were nuts because this course is engaging and interactive. Not only will you learn everything you need to know about the Human Resources Functions and Activities with Sorin Dumitrascu's HRCI - PHR/SPHR course, but it also comes complete with handouts and homework!

By Amelia Aggi on 3/21/2022

If you have always been interested in gaining new knowledge and a skill that would allow you to better your career by understanding one of the most important areas of business that hire a lot of people every year - make sure you check out Sorin's online course about Human Resource management. The course is well structured, designed and delivered through engaging lectures so it's easy to listen to them even when one isn't used to listening to such long explanations. Furthermore, Sorin Dumitrascu is obviously a knowledgeable instructor and presents relevant concepts with confidence; the material he offers is practical and can be immediately applied!

By Branka R. on 3/12/2022

The HR skills course was great. Sorin is an excellent instructor and his training methods will definitely get you what he teaches!

By Vlad Bercer on 3/9/2022

The HRFunctions and Activities course was a wonderful learning experience. Sorin is an excellent teacher who has so much knowledge to share with us! I can't believe how much insight this training gave me into the human resources field- it's going live right away at work for sure!! I am very impressed by his professionalism, patience...and most importantly: His passion shows through each word he speaks about what really matters in our jobs as employees or employers alike.

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