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HR Certification Institute®
Cours Outline
aPHRi™ Training Program – 5-Day Outline
Day 1 – HR Operations
- Day 1 introduces the role of HR within the organization and the key concepts that underpin effective HR operations. Participants explore how organizational strategy, mission, vision, and values connect to HR policies and practices. The day also covers common organizational structures, job classifications, and core HR processes such as employee records, reporting requirements, and HR documentation. Finally, learners review the basic functions of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and how data supports informed decision-making in HR operations.
Day 2 – Recruitment and Selection
- Day 2 focuses on the full recruitment lifecycle, from workforce planning and job analysis to sourcing, interviewing, and selecting candidates. Participants learn how to craft clear job descriptions, identify suitable sourcing channels, and apply structured screening and interviewing techniques. The session highlights the importance of fairness, consistency, and compliance with applicable regulations in recruitment and selection. The day concludes with best practices for extending offers and coordinating a smooth, professional onboarding experience for new hires.
Day 3 – Compensation and Benefits
- Day 3 explores the fundamentals of total rewards, including base pay, variable pay, and employee benefits. Participants examine how organizations design salary structures, allowances, and incentive programs to attract and retain talent while maintaining internal equity and external competitiveness. The course also introduces common benefit programs and explains how HR supports employees with questions, claims, and enrollments. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to organizational policies and relevant laws when administering compensation and benefits.
Day 4 – Human Resource Development and Retention
- Day 4 highlights the role of HR in developing employees and supporting long-term retention. Learners review the training cycle, from needs analysis to design, delivery, and evaluation of learning interventions. The day covers different development methods—such as on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, and e-learning—and how they contribute to building skills and capabilities. Participants also explore the link between performance management, feedback, recognition programs, and employee engagement, and learn how HR can support managers in creating an environment that encourages growth and reduces unwanted turnover.
Day 5 – Employee Relations, Health, and Safety
- Day 5 focuses on creating a positive, safe, and compliant workplace. Participants examine the fundamentals of employee relations, including effective communication, handling grievances, and supporting fair and consistent application of workplace rules. The course introduces key concepts related to occupational health and safety, risk identification, and incident reporting. Learners also discuss workplace well-being, diversity and inclusion, and the impact of culture on employee morale. By the end of the day, participants understand how HR can support a respectful work environment and contribute to organizational policies that protect both employees and the employer.
