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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

BUSN 1160 - Human Resource Essentials



2 Credits
Participants will be provided with the essential human resources (HR) functions for all leaders/managers that are not taking the Human Resources Management Certificate. This course is aligned with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials in Human Resources program and prepares the participant to take the exam to earn the SHRM Essentials Certificate.

Major Content Areas
Role of Human Resources

Total Rewards

Employment Law

Performance Management

Talent Acquisition

Learning and Developing

Strategic Planning

Learning Outcomes
Identify how human resources contribute to organizational goals

Examine the six functional areas of HR: Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Learning and Development, Employment Law and Total Rewards.

Demonstrate confidence when confronted with HR issues.

Describe the relationship between human resources and managers/leaders