Program Description
Human Resources (HR) Managers often serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. They frequently advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes. HR Managers also perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures. They generally plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential: Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate in partnership with the American Management Association.
Career Opportunities:
Students will be better prepared to effectively work in an organization’s human resources department. Careers in this field are available in a broad range of privately held companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Certifying Organization: American Management Association (AMA), www.amanet.org
Program Length
The length of this program is 6 months. Courses start in September and February at CCBC Hunt Valley and CCBC Owings Mills.
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Application Process
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
1. Fundamentals of Human Resources:MGT 543
- Textbook/Materials: Materials provided
2. Fair, Square and Legal: A Guide to Safe Hiring, Managing and Firing Practices: MGT 544
- Textbook/Materials: Materials provided
3. Successful Interviewing: Techniques for Hiring, Coaching & Performance Management: MGT 547
- Textbook/Materials: Materials provided
4. Performance Appraisals: Strategies for Success: MGT 548
- Textbook/Materials: Materials provided
5. How to Manage Training: Facilitating Workplace Learning for High Performance: MGT 728
- Textbook/Materials: Materials provided
Program Costs
- Tuition/Fees: $1495 (Tuition-$560/Fees-$935)
- Textbook/Materials: N/A
Program Contact Information
Coordinator:
Peter Naron
Email: pnaron@ccbcmd.edu
Phone: 443-840-4572
Location: Owings Mills, 305D
Administrative Assistant:
Sarah Cullip
Email: scullip@ccbcmd.edu
Phone: 443-840-1632
Location: Essex, BESS 116
Financial Aid and Payment Options
- Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
- Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
- Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
- Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
- Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
- Local Office of Workforce Development
