Human Resources Courses for College Credit

Human Resources

• Compensation Management

  (3 CREDITS)

   

  The course covers the basic components of a total compensation package (salary, bonus, and benefits), the development, implementation, and maintenance of a program, the impact of internal and external equity, and additional factors which must be considered for the overall success of a program.

   

  Textbook: Compensation

   

  Course Syllabus (PDF)

   

  To enroll, call 1-800-238-9554

   

  Computer Specifications: You will need high-speed internet access to begin your program. You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 7® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running OS X® or later, and an email account to complete your program with Penn Foster.

• Employee Benefits

  (3 CREDITS)

   

  This course will introduce the many different elements that comprise employee benefits. The course will not only help the career of the benefit specialist, but it will also cover the history and many of the governmental issues concerning benefit programs today. Employee Benefits covers the total employee benefit planning process.

   

  Requires Proctored Exam
  
  Textbook: Employee Benefits

   

  Course Syllabus (PDF)

   

  To enroll, call 1-800-238-9554

   

  Computer Specifications: You will need high-speed internet access to begin your program. You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 7® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running OS X® or later, and an email account to complete your program with Penn Foster.

• Human Resources Management

  (3 CREDITS)

   

  This course provides an overview of Human Resources Management (HRM) as it's understood today. It illustrates the dynamic interaction of the personnel functions with each other and with the objectives of an organization.

   

  Textbook: Fundamentals of HR Management

   

  Course Syllabus (PDF)

   

  To enroll, call 1-800-238-9554

   

  Computer Specifications: You will need high-speed internet access to begin your program. You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 7® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running OS X® or later, and an email account to complete your program with Penn Foster.

• Labor Relations

  (3 CREDITS)

   

  The study of labor relations examines the interactions between organized labor unions and company management. These interactions between unions and management include rights and responsibilities, negotiations, and collective bargaining.

   

  Requires Proctored Exam
  
  Textbook: Labor Relations

   

  Course Syllabus (PDF)

   

  To enroll, call 1-800-238-9554

   

  Computer Specifications: You will need high-speed internet access to begin your program. You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 7® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running OS X® or later, and an email account to complete your program with Penn Foster.

• Training Concepts

  (1 CREDITS)

   

  A synthesis of accepted theory regarding training and the management of the training function in organizations and an examination of successful and unsuccessful training practices.

   

  Textbook: Effective Training: Systems, Strategies, and Practices

   

  Course Syllabus (PDF)

   

  To enroll, call 1-800-238-9554

   

  Computer Specifications: You will need high-speed internet access to begin your program. You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 7® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running OS X® or later, and an email account to complete your program with Penn Foster.