Fundamentals of Human Resources course is designed to provide an overview and context for the unique aspects of public sector HR. Students will be introduced to the value of human resources as a business partner responsible for both understanding and promoting the organization’s goals while also supporting public sector merit principles, ethics, and culture.

Performance Objectives Upon completion of this course you will:

• Develop an understanding of the sub-disciplines of HR and their inter-relationships
• Learn the many roles of an HR professional
• Understand public sector culture, politics, and ethics
• Know how HR is a partner in promoting organizational goals
• Learn HR technologies and their uses

Competencies Covered:

Human resources as a business partner, roles of the HR professional, culture of the public sector