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Essentials of Human Resource Management

Are you ready to master the fundamentals of HR?

Our SHRM Essentials of Human Resources program provides a foundational overview of HR practices and behaviors. Through real-world applications and scenarios, you will be introduced to fundamental HR topics to help you effectively approach the challenging situations that you face in the workplace.

Developed by SHRM, the world’s largest HR association and leading advocate for HR professionals, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course helps you discover the key value HR brings to the workplace.

Whether you’re a student, new to HR, or in a small business environment, our course will help you develop the critical HR competencies and learn how to apply them on the job.

By covering a breadth of practical HR topics, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course provides the knowledge to perform daily tasks. Here’s a look at what we cover in the course:

  1. Leads with Purpose: Understand HR’s role in the workplace
  2. Maximizes Talent: Learn how HR influences employee experience
  3. Champions Culture: Discover how to promote equity in company culture
  4. Optimizes Intelligence: Understand how to maximize efficiency with HR technology
  5. Accelerates Performance: Learn how to create a measurable impact
  6. Knows the Law: Stay up to date on U.S. state and federal laws

When you click on the  below, you will be directed to the Skills Training Self-Registration Portal. Once you are redirected to the registration page, click on "New to Skills Training?" even if you have an existing username. 

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Note: You will be asked to provide your SSN; this is necessary to match or create a new account with the College. This data is encrypted and deleted from the registration platform once it has been transmitted into our closed database. Please review the College's Skills Training Terms and Conditions and the Student Financial Agreement fully before submitting your registration. 

There are several flexible options available to help cover the cost of your skills training class:

  • One-time payment – Pay the full class price upfront.

  • Payment plan – Split your payments into 3-, 6-, or 9-month installments ($30 to set up, no interest).

  • Employer sponsorship – Your employer may fund your training as part of a workforce development or upskilling initiative - ask them today!

Need help deciding? Select "Unsure" on the registration form and our team will reach out to discuss details with you. 

Upcoming Classes

Class Location

Class Dates
Time
Location
Cost
  • Nov 12, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
100% Online offered by Lafayette
$995

   Registration and Payment deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
   
    To Register:
    - Click on "REGISTER"
    - Click on "New to Skills Training? Register Here"
   
    *NOTE* By clicking on "REGISTER" and completing the form you are registering for the 11/12/2025, 5:30p Essentials of HR class.
   
   Class meets every Wednesday November 12- December 17, 2025, except for November 26, 2025.
   

3101 S Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

100% Online, Instructor-Led
Contact: Holly Brown, 765-269-5870, lafayette-careerlink@ivytech.edu

  • Nov 12, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays
100% Online offered by Columbus
$995

Registration and Payment deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

By clicking on "REGISTER" and completing the form you are registering for the 11/12/2025, 5:30p Essentials of HR class.

Class meets every Wednesday November 12- December 17, 2025, except for November 26, 2025.

100% Online, Instructor-Led
Contact: Lisa Earnhart, 812-374-5315, lhanner@ivytech.edu

  • Nov 12, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays
100% Online offered by Bloomington
$995

Registration and Payment deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
   
To Register:
    - Click on "REGISTER"
    - Click on "New to Skills Training? Register Here"
   
*NOTE* By clicking on "REGISTER" and completing the form you are registering for the 11/12/2025, 5:30p Essentials of HR class.
   
Class meets every Wednesday November 12- December 17, 2025, except for November 26, 2025.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Bloomington
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404

100% Online, Instructor-Led
Contact: Heather Pate, 812-330-6042, bloomington-workforcetraining@ivytech.edu

  • Nov 12, 2025 – Dec 17, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays
100% Online offered by Madison
$995

Registration and Payment deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

To Register:
- Click on "Register"
- Click on "New to Skills Training? Register Here"

Class meets every Wednesday, November 12 - December 17, 2025 except for November 26, 2025.

100% Online, Instructor-Led
590 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Drive
Madison, IN 47250

100% Online, Instructor-Led
Contact: Rhonda Bradley, 812-265-2580, rbradley@ivytech.edu

Costs may vary by location given differences in the cost of supplies and class provider.