Learn HR Fundamentals for a Career in Human Resources (Udemy.com)

Human Resource Management is key to developing any business or organization. Learn core HR roles and responsibilities.

Created by: Christina A. Danforth

Produced in 2015

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What you will learn

  • Develop a general understanding of the Human Resources function.
  • Apply key HR concepts and principles in the workplace.

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Overall Score : 90 / 100

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Course Description

Whether new to Human Resources, interested in learning about the function or need to establish a more robust HR department, this course will give you the overview necessary to meet your goal. It provides an introduction to the HR profession. Each topic serves as a building block for a holistic understanding of Human Resource Management. The course is constructed to help the student develop their knowledge, using the previous lesson as a foundation for the next one. Subscribers will learn about the changing role of HR including a historical overview, key processes and responsibilities of an HR Professional and current trends affecting the evolution of HR practices. Who this course is for:
This course is designed for those who are new to Human Resources or would like to establish an HR department. No prior knowledge is necessary.

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Instructor Details

Christina A. Danforth

Christina is an enthusiastic human resources professional with over a decade of experience. She specializes in Learning and Development as the owner of HR Jetpack, providing online training to HR professionals.
Christina began a career with UTC in 2006. She joined Carrier as a Leadership Rotational Program Associate moving across the country with assignments spanning from Labor Relations to Staffing. She placed off the program in Indianapolis as an HR Manager supporting over 250 employees. In 2010, Christina returned to CT as an HR Specialist in Employee Engagement and Diversity and Inclusion. She became an Achieving Competitive Excellence Associate, representing her expertise in lean processing and her passion for utilizing the Continuous Process Improvement philosophy. In 2012, she took on a role at UTC Aerospace Systems as an HR process leader in Performance Management and Diversity and Inclusion. In her most recent role, Christina served as a project manager focusing on change management.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Christina studied in Spain and spent a semester interning at the U.S. State Department. In 2006, she earned an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She also holds a SHRM-SCP and SPHR.

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Reviews

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By Michelle R. Smith on 11/15/2020

Great Class! Thank you

By Melissa Huie on 11/8/2020

Very easy to understand, concise

By Emomotimi Nicholas Amaremo on 11/8/2020

It was a good match because it literally what I do as HR Generalist.

By Teo May Che Sherlynn on 11/8/2020

Very HD overview of a role in HR

By Yogesh Bhaskarrao Kale on 11/8/2020

Very well explained the concepts. Quite helpful.

By JOHN OSHIOTSE on 11/8/2020

I was happy with the session and I learnt a lot. Looking forward to diving in the HR world.

By Elisa Walker on 11/8/2020

Very informative, providing a comprehensive overview of HR and its role in an organisation.

By Nelcia Madisha on 10/23/2020

The explanation of core functions , learning about the history and knowing all the foundational Hr topics. I know much

By Yvette Rasekanye on 10/20/2020

gives clear view on what HR is and what it enatils

By Refiloe Mkhwanazi on 10/19/2020

this was good for me cause I knew some of the basis but the course into detail and clarification.

By Anvita Sharma on 10/12/2020

Its to the point. The instructor has given a good overview of HR fundamentals.

By B. Bagas Wara on 10/11/2020

Good course for HR