Business Management Foundations for HR

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Business Management Foundations for HR

Ce cours fait partie de Certificat Professionnel HRCI Professional in Human Resources

Instructeur : Taylor Jones

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à 10 heures par semaine

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Ce que vous apprendrez

Identify common business structures, organizational models, and how HR supports cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.
Explain how mission, vision, values, and culture guide HR strategy, risk management, and organizational change initiatives.
Describe how corporate governance, federal employment laws, and regulatory agencies shape HR compliance practices.
Use HRIS platforms, record-keeping standards, and data analysis to support compliant and effective HR data management.

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Build a strong foundation in the business knowledge HR professionals need to be effective, strategic partners in any organization. In this course, you will explore how businesses are structured, how organizational culture is developed, and how HR supports compliance, governance, and data-driven decision-making. Whether you are new to a formal HR role or looking to strengthen your business acumen, this course gives you the context to understand how HR fits into the bigger picture.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify common business structures, organizational models, and stakeholder relationships that define HR's role in the business environment Explain how mission, vision, values, and culture guide HR strategy, risk management, and organizational change Describe how corporate governance, federal employment laws, and regulatory agencies shape HR compliance practices Describe how HRIS platforms, record-keeping, data analysis, and security practices support compliant HR data management

In your first module, you will identify common business entity types, explain organizational structure models and span of control, and examine how stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration support effective decision-making. You will also explain how communication methods should be adapted for different work environments.

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14 vidéos6 lectures6 devoirs

14 vidéosTotal 38 minutes

Introduction to HRCI PHR2 minutes
Course Overview: Business Management Foundations for HR2 minutes
Introduction: Foundations of Organizational Structure1 minute
HR Best Practices3 minutes
Understanding Organizational Structure5 minutes
Business Ownership Structures2 minutes
Example: Business Entities and Organizational Structure3 minutes
Stakeholders and Cross-Functional Teams4 minutes
Building Strategic Relationships3 minutes
Example: Collaboration Across Organizational Functions3 minutes
Types of Work Environments3 minutes
Workplace Communication Tools4 minutes
Example: Employee Work Environments3 minutes
Conclusion: Foundations of Organizational Structure1 minute

6 lecturesTotal 60 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes
How to Be Successful in This Course10 minutes
Responsible Use of AI10 minutes
Summary Reading: Business Entities and Organizational Structure10 minutes
Summary Reading: Collaboration Across Organizational Functions10 minutes
Summary Reading: Employee Work Environments10 minutes

6 devoirsTotal 165 minutes

Graded Quiz: Foundations of Organizational Structure50 minutes
Activity: Evaluating Organizational Structures30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Business Entities and Organizational Structure20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Collaboration Across Organizational Functions15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Employee Work Environments20 minutes
Activity: Adapting Communication Across Work Environments30 minutes

In this module, you will explain how mission, vision, and values support organizational alignment, describe how inclusive workplace cultures are reinforced through HR practices, and identify methods used to assess and mitigate organizational risk. You will also describe common change management models and HR’s role in supporting organizational transitions.

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17 vidéos6 lectures7 devoirs

17 vidéosTotal 53 minutes

Introduction: Organizational Culture, Risk, and Change1 minute
Mission, Vision, and Values3 minutes
Management Functions and Strategic Planning3 minutes
Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions4 minutes
Example: Mission, Vision, Values in Strategy4 minutes
Developing Organizational Culture3 minutes
HR’s Role in Inclusivity Initiatives3 minutes
Ethical Principles in the Workplace3 minutes
Example: Building Organizational Culture2 minutes
Understanding Organizational Risk4 minutes
Tools for Assessing Organizational Risk4 minutes
Mitigating Organizational Risk4 minutes
Example: Risk Identification and Mitigation3 minutes
Change Management Foundations4 minutes
Common Change Management Models4 minutes
Example: Managing Organizational Change3 minutes
Conclusion: Organizational Culture, Risk, and Change1 minute

6 lecturesTotal 60 minutes

More on SWOT Analysis framework10 minutes
Summary Reading: Mission, Vision, Values in Strategy10 minutes
Summary Reading: Building Organizational Culture10 minutes
Summary Reading: Risk Identification and Mitigation10 minutes
More on Change Management Models10 minutes
Summary Reading: Managing Organizational Change10 minutes

7 devoirsTotal 185 minutes

Graded Quiz: Organizational Culture, Risk, and Change50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Mission, Vision, Values in Strategy20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Building Organizational Culture15 minutes
Activity: Assessing Organizational Risk30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Risk Identification and Mitigation15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing Organizational Change25 minutes
Activity: Supporting Organizational Change Initiatives30 minutes

In this module, you will explain how corporate governance structures support accountability and strategic alignment, describe common HR and business metrics used to evaluate performance, and identify major federal employment laws and agencies that shape and enforce HR practices.

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15 vidéos7 lectures7 devoirs

15 vidéosTotal 50 minutes

Introduction: Governance and Regulatory Compliance1 minute
Corporate Governance Foundations3 minutes
Additional Governance Considerations3 minutes
Example: Corporate Governance Oversight2 minutes
Introduction to Business Metrics3 minutes
Common HR and Business Metrics6 minutes
Financial Statements and Budgeting5 minutes
Example: HR Metrics for Business Decision-Making2 minutes
Federal Employment Law Overview3 minutes
Key Federal Employment Laws in Practice6 minutes
Example: Federal Workplace Regulations2 minutes
Federal Regulatory Oversight3 minutes
Key Federal Agencies in HR Oversight5 minutes
Example: Federal Oversight of HR Practices4 minutes
Conclusion: Governance and Regulatory Compliance1 minute

7 lecturesTotal 75 minutes

Summary Reading: Corporate Governance Oversight10 minutes
More on Financial Terms10 minutes
Summary Reading: HR Metrics for Business Decision-Making10 minutes
More on Employment Laws15 minutes
Summary Reading: Federal Workplace Regulations10 minutes
More on Key Federal Agencies10 minutes
Summary Reading: Federal Oversight of HR Practices10 minutes

7 devoirsTotal 190 minutes

Graded Quiz: Governance and Regulatory Compliance50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Corporate Governance Oversight15 minutes
Activity: Interpreting HR Metrics for Decision-Making30 minutes
Practice Quiz: HR Metrics for Business Decision-Making25 minutes
Practice Quiz: Federal Workplace Regulations20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Federal Oversight of HR Practices20 minutes
Activity: Navigating Federal Employment Regulations30 minutes

In this module, you will describe the role of HRIS in managing employee data, identify record-keeping requirements that support legal compliance, analyze HR data to support reporting and decision-making, and explain best practices for protecting sensitive employee information.

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17 vidéos4 lectures8 devoirs

17 vidéosTotal 60 minutes

Introduction: Managing HR Information and Data Security1 minute
Introduction to HRIS Systems6 minutes
HRIS Selection and System Modules4 minutes
HRIS Data Management Best Practices6 minutes
Introduction to HR Record Keeping4 minutes
Benefits and Compliance Considerations for Record Keeping3 minutes
HRIS for Record Management and Compliance3 minutes
Example: Employment Record Keeping Standards2 minutes
Assessing HR Database Information4 minutes
Quantitative and Qualitative HR Analysis3 minutes
Applying Quantitative and Qualitative Methods5 minutes
Example: HR Data Analysis and Reporting2 minutes
HR Data Security Risks4 minutes
Safeguarding Sensitive HR Information6 minutes
Example: Protecting Sensitive HR Data2 minutes
Conclusion: Managing HR Information and Data Security1 minute
Course Conclusion: Foundations of HR Operations2 minutes

4 lecturesTotal 40 minutes

Summary Reading: HRIS Overview and Functionality10 minutes
Summary Reading: Employment Record Keeping Standards10 minutes
Summary Reading: HR Data Analysis and Reporting10 minutes
Summary Reading: Protecting Sensitive HR Data10 minutes

8 devoirsTotal 340 minutes

Graded Quiz: Managing HR Information and Data Security50 minutes
Course Exam: Foundations of HR Operations150 minutes
Practice Quiz: HRIS Overview and Functionality25 minutes
Practice Quiz: Employment Record Keeping Standards20 minutes
Activity: Analyzing HR Data to Inform Decisions30 minutes
Practice Quiz: HR Data Analysis and Reporting20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Protecting Sensitive HR Data15 minutes
Activity: Protecting Sensitive HR Data30 minutes

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