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Course description

Explore the strategic and operational roles of human resources within contemporary organizations to drive business success. You will examine essential HR functions, including recruitment strategies, talent selection, and performance management. Discover how professional development programs enhance individual and organizational productivity.  Gain an understanding of how compensation and benefits contribute to employee engagement. This course provides a comprehensive overview of HR activities, empowering you to support critical organizational goals.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • explain the strategic and operational role of Human Resources with an organization.
  • discuss various recruitment strategies and how they support the selection process.
  • explain how learning programs can enhance individual and organizational performance.
  • discuss the components of compensation and benefits and how they contribute to employee engagement.
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Section title
Human Resource Basics
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXPK-F non-credit $487.00
Potential Discount(s)

Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline: October 1, 2026 
  • This is an online asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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