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Module 1: Leadership and Strategy (40%)
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Developing and executing HR strategic plans aligned with organizational strategy
Evaluating laws and regulations impacting strategy
Risk management strategies: avoidance, mitigation, acceptance
Using business metrics and HR data (KPIs, turnover, retention) to inform decisions
Analyzing external information: salary data, market trends, legal updates
Contributing to vision, mission, values, and ethical conduct
Organizational culture development and reinforcement
Change management strategies and organizational design
Project management and budgeting fundamentals
Stakeholder relationship management and influencing outcomes
Module 2: Talent Planning and Acquisition (16%)
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Workforce planning and forecasting through business cycles
Recruitment strategy development, monitoring, and assessment
Labor market analysis, sourcing, employer branding
Selection processes, interviewing, and staffing alternatives (outsourcing, temp)
New employee onboarding and cultural integration
Talent engagement and retention strategies
Managing transitions: downsizing, restructuring, M&A, divestitures
Evaluating recruitment effectiveness (cost per hire, selection ratios, adverse impact)
Negotiation and employer marketing skills
Module 3: Learning and Development (12%)
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Designing and evaluating training programs (delivery modes, timing, content)
Adult learning theories and instructional design principles
Facilitation and coaching techniques
Succession planning and career path development
Employee retention strategies and job movement management
Organizational development methods and motivation theories
Communication and presentation skills for learning facilitation
Innovation, creativity encouragement, and training effectiveness measurement
Module 4: Total Rewards and Employee Relations (32%)
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Part A: Total Rewards (12%)
Compensation strategy development and evaluation (philosophy, job pricing, incentives, executive pay)
Benefit program design and assessment (health, welfare, retirement, wellness)
Non-cash compensation methods and recognition programs
Benchmarking and fiduciary responsibilities
Motivation theories applied to rewards
Part B: Employee Relations and Engagement (20%)
Employee satisfaction and performance management strategies (recognition, performance evaluations, coaching)
Diversity and inclusion strategies and applications
Workplace safety, security, and compliance (OSHA, HIPAA, Letter 33: Emergency Response Plan
Labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance handling, union avoidance
Assessing employee attitudes and satisfaction
Ethical and professional standards in employee relations
Business continuity, disaster recovery, and internal investigations
Data security and privacy management