The Business Management and Strategy - HR Functions and Roles course is the 5th of 20 courses developed as part of the Human Resources Certification Program.

This is course 5 of 20 of the Human Resources Certification Program. This course examines many of the important functions and roles HR professionals play in an organization. Key management functions include, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling various strategic and operational activities.

HR professionals also play an important role in developing and executing strategies related to organizational change management. Establishing and nourishing strategic relationships inside and outside the organization helps solidify our reputation as a subject matter expert and consensus builder.

And finally, our participation in enterprise risk management helps ensure organizational risks are identified, analyzed, handled effectively, and monitored on a regular basis.

In topic one, Key Management Functions, the important management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling will be explained.

Change is inevitable. In topic two, Managing Organizational Change, the role HR plays in developing, influencing, andexecuting organizational change management strategies is discussed.

Internal and external stakeholders are critical to the HR function. In topic three, Establishing Relationships and Alliances, we'll explore the value HR strategic, internal and external relationships brings to organizational decision making and the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.

Risk is a complex enterprise-wide concern that has potential ramifications in all areas that HR touches. In topic four, Participating in Enterprise Risk. Management, we'll wrap up the course with a look at how HR can contribute to enterprise risk management through well-developed policies and procedures.

That’s it! Now, go ahead and push that “Take this course” button and see you on the inside!