HR 1: Human Resources: You've Got This — How to Do Your Job, Aligning with Key HR Strategies (July 9 - August 13, 2026)

The first of this two-course series will provide key Human Resources fundamentals for those workers touching the HR function without necessarily having an HR background. You’ll get tips and guidance towards building and maintaining an engaged workforce, helping to contribute to your organization’s strategic goals. Special attention will be paid to the federal employment laws from an HR -- rather than lawyer -- perspective. The objective of this course is to support the work you do in your role and provide consultation on effective employment-related decision-making.  

The following is an outline of the topics:

• Week 1: Human Resources Overview — A big-picture look at what people serving some or all of the HR function should know (Key areas: What is HR?, Employee Lifecycle, and knowledge, skills, and abilities that will help you thrive in your role)
• Week 2: Talent Acquisition and Planning — Finding and securing rock star talent that fits your organization (Key areas: Job analysis, recruiting in today’s environment, interviewing, and onboarding)
• Week 3: Engaging and Retaining Your Workforce — Making your organization a great place to work and maintaining it (Key areas: Employee satisfaction, employee engagement, and retention tips)
• Week 4: Performance Management — From coaching to termination (Key areas: Performance management, disciplinary process, employee relations, and labor relations)
• Week 5: What Do Employees Need from You — Designing your role and approach to serve employee needs (Key areas: Core competencies, employee development)
• Week 6: Employment Laws (Federal) Part One — Key laws that drive the employment experience (Key areas: Review of select Federal laws, course review)

The live Zoom lessons will be held on Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. Central Time. These lessons will also be recorded for on-demand access.

Audience Level

Intermediate

Completing both HR 1 and HR 2 courses gives you access to the Legal Management HR Specialist Certificate Program. 

CLM Credits

Meet minimum course requirements and earn the following credit towards your CLM application or recertification.

• Application: 6 hours of credit in Organizational Development
• Functional Specialist Credit: 6 hours of credit in Human Resources Management
• Recertification: 6 hours of credit in Human Resources Management

Continuing Education Credits

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Association of Legal Administrators is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program has been submitted for 6 PDCs. 

Knowledge Domains: HR Expertise; Critical Evaluation

HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
The HR 1 Course has been submitted for 6 hours of recertification credits toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that this activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit. 

Functional Areas: Employee Relations and Risk Management; Talent Planning and Acquisition; Business Management

Course Requirements

Each course has a start and end date. To receive the course completion certificate and CLM, SHRM and HRCI credits, all weekly assignments must be completed and quizzes passed with a score of 70% or higher by the last day of the course.