Workforce Planning
EX 1111 is offered this spring:
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the role and purpose of human resources and workforce planning, via strategic planning and HR service delivery
- Understand the importance of HR policy development
- Understand the external and internal business drivers impacting HR planning and HR service delivery
- Gain an understanding of contemporary HR issues and programs as they relate to downsizing, international HR, mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing, and HR IT/metrics
- Understand the concept of human resources as a “strategic business partner”
- Understand performance evaluation and explore some new concepts of performance management
- Explore the importance of succession planning and mentoring, and develop succession and mentoring plans
- Understand and develop effective training and development plans
Offered:
Apr 12, 2023Jun 28, 2023
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm MT
Synchronous online learning, eClass
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Tyler JamesonID: tyler-jameson
Textbook
Required
Belcourt
Strategic Human Resources Planning
7 edition
ISBN 9781774945889
UofA Bookstore: e‑book only. If you prefer a print version (loose leaf), you must first purchase the e‑book.
Class info
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This is a synchronous online learning course.
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Currently counts towards:
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└ elective course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.