Human Resources Management: Introduction
September 15 - 17, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Rose Marie Gwin Washington, DC $825 September 23 - 25, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Gay Chase Chicago, IL $825 November 17 - 19, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Cassandra Jordan Washington, DC $845 November 19 - 21, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Atlanta, GA $845 January 6 - 8, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Richard Indelicato Washington, DC $845 February 2 - 4, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Gay Chase Washington, DC $845 February 2 - 4, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Loretta Ellis Las Vegas, NV $845 February 9 - 11, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Honolulu, HI $845 March 10 - 12, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Gay Chase St. Louis, MO $845 March 16 - 18, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Cassandra Jordan Washington, DC $845 March 31 - April 2, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Philadelphia, PA $845 April 14 - 16, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Marvin Bennett San Antonio, TX $845 April 21 - 23, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Virginia Beach, VA $845 April 28 - 30, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Gay Chase Washington, DC $845 May 6 - 8, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Richard Rodieck San Francisco, CA $845 May 27 - 29, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Marvin Bennett Oklahoma City, OK $845 June 10 - 12, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Richard Indelicato Washington, DC $845 July 8 - 10, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Atlanta, GA $845 July 15 - 17, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Marvin Bennett Denver, CO $845 July 21 - 23, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM New York, NY $845 August 5 - 7, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Cassandra Jordan Washington, DC $845 August 18 - 20, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Loretta Ellis Seattle, WA $845 September 2 - 4, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Gay Chase Washington, DC $845 September 14 - 16, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Elaine Marshall Washington, DC $845 September 22 - 24, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Allan Porta Chicago, IL $845
Overview:
Merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices drive federal human resources management decisions. This course provides a high-level overview of the federal human resources environment.
This course is also part of the Certificates of Accomplishment in Human Resources Management .
Who Should Attend?
Administrative specialists, management analysts and technicians who assist in handling human resources issues. This course is not appropriate for individuals who have already completed the Human Resources Management for Administrative Personnel (PMGT8002D).
Additional Information:
Distance Education Option: Introduction to Human Resources Management for Supervisors (SUPV7018N001) . View Course Selection Guides .
Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Introduction to Human Resource Management, PMGT7001D, Grad. School, USDA
Day one of three
Introduction
definition
Objectives
Public Policy
Responsibilities (5CFR 250)
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, Programs and Complaint Process
The EEO Program and its interrelationship to HR Management
EEO laws and policies with an impact on the Federal government
Merit system Principles
FEORP
EEO Complaint Process
Position Management
Position Management principles
Case Studies
Position Management Exercises
Position Classification
Position Classification Authorities and Responsibilities
Federal Wage System and Factor Evaluation Statements
Writing Position Descriptions
Day two of three
Staffing and Placement
Principles and Practices
External Recruitment
Internal Staffing
Recruitment and Staffing Sources
Merit Promotion Program principles
Employee Development
Principles and Practices
Exercises
Day three of three
Performance Management
Principles and Practices
Performance Plans
Critical Job Elements
Performance Standards
Distinction between discipline and performance based actions
Employee Benefits
Leave
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Retirement
Employee Relations
Principles and Practices
Discipline
Adverse Actions
Political Activities
Labor/Management Relations
Partnerships
Union Recognition
Unfair Labor Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution Process