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Managing Human Resources: An Overview

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Discover the broad framework of knowledge of Human Resources Management, emerging trends, and new regulations in human resource practices. This comprehensive course is an introduction to: human resource strategic planning, talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, compensation and reward systems, benefits design and administration, diversity and multiculturalism, employee and labor relations, federal and state labor laws, health and safety, productivity, and organizational effectiveness. The course content balances theory with practical knowledge that can be used right away.  It is designed for people interested in learning more about HR, new or current HR practitioners, or anyone responsible for managing a business and people.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will:

1. Gain knowledge of emerging trends and new regulations in personnel management practices.
2. Analyze the key functions within the human resource management field.
3. Learn techniques for measuring the effectiveness of each functional area.
4. Gain familiarity with basic California and federal laws and regulations governing the employer-employee relationship.
5. Survey the key issues facing today's HR practitioners.

The class is taught live online over in Zoom in the Winter Quarter.
Class dates: 01/08/25 - 03/19/25 - Wednesdays, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM PT.
Sessions will be recorded.
Please enter promo code early50wi at checkout for a $50 off.

Course Information

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4.00 units
$685.00
Notes: This should be the first course taken by any student intending to complete the Human Resource Management Certificate. This course can be taken on a stand-alone basis, or counted towards our Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management.

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For more information, please contact HRPrograms@ucsd.edu.

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This course applies to these programs

Human Resource Management

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Section ID:

186233

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

Human Resources Management 4th
by Laura Portolese
ISBN / ASIN: 9781453340677

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/16/2025
  • Early enrollment advised

Note:

Weekly live online sessions over Zoom, on Wednesdays, from 6pm to 9pm PST. Sessions will be recorded. Please enter promo code early50wi at checkout for a $50 off.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
1/8/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
1/15/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
1/22/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
1/29/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/5/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/12/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/19/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
2/26/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
3/5/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
3/12/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
3/19/2025 Wed 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Instructor: Laura Martella

Laura Martella

Laura Martella has more than 20 years of diverse experience in business operations and as an HR professional. Throughout her career, she has provided strategic HR management and leadership at small to mid-sized and large companies in Los Angeles and San Diego, California. Her industry experience spans non-profit, publishing, technology, real estate associations, professional HR consulting, and she is currently a senior HR leader for California Coast Credit Union. Her previous positions include senior HR leadership positions at SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo organization. Ms. Martella has expertise in employee and labor relations, workplace investigations, talent acquisition, affirmative action, compensation and benefits, performance management, and workers’ compensation. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and her master’s degree from the University of San Diego. Ms. Martella is also a certified SHRM-SCP.

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