Middlesex Community College

This fifteen (15) hour introductory course offers a solid, comprehensive overview of human resource roles and responsibilities. We will provide participants with critical knowledge to help reduce potentially costly lawsuits and improve the ability to handle challenging HR issues. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the HR profession, small business owners, or those who are looking for an effective way to improve their employee management skills. Tuition includes all SHRM® study materials which will be distributed the first class. Course is not eligible for waivers or vouchers.

HR Topics Covered: HR Management, Employment Law, Recruitment and Selection; Compensation and Benefits, Employee Development and Performance Management.
In cooperation with SHRM®, 1.5 CEUs and a certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of all hours.

Spring 2014 Course Days/Times:
Saturday March 29, April 5, 12, 2014
Time:  9a - 2p
Middlesex Community College
591 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730
Room:  Building 1, Academic Resources, Room AR - 108
Tuition: $595 which includes all SHRM® materials. Materials will be distributed the first class.
Enrollment: By March 18, 2014 by calling 1-800-818-3434. Please provide course # CAR 775-30.  Course is not eligible for waivers or vouchers. Please provide a valid
e-mail address and phone number.  Seats limited to 18.

Summer 2014 Course Days/Times:
Wednesday June 11 and 18, 2014
Time:  8:30a - 4:30p
Middlesex Community College
591 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730
Room:  Building 1, Academic Resources, Room AR - 102
Tuition: $595 which includes all SHRM® materials. Materials will be distributed the first class.
Enrollment: March 30- May 30, 2014 by calling 1-800-818-3434. Please provide course # CAR 775-30.  Course is not eligible for waivers or vouchers. Please provide a valid
e-mail address and phone #.   Seats limited to 18.

For directions and map, please visit www.middlesex.mass.edu

Instructor: Patricia Morrow, MSM, SPHR. Ms. Morrow is on the full-time faculty at Northern Essex Community College and is Chair of the Department of Business Administration. Her human resources experience was gained through work in various industries including construction, healthcare, retail, and education working as an HR Generalist. Pat holds a Masters in Management from Lesley University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She has been teaching Human Resources Management at the college level for over a decade and has been Senior Professional in Human Resources certified since 2002 and continues her ongoing professional development.

Refund Policy:
5 or more business days prior to start of course=100% tuition refund.
Less than 5 business days prior to start of the course and before first class meeting=50% tuition refund.
After course begins $0

Attention Massachusetts Small Business Owners: 
HR Essentials course is approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Express Fund.   This pool of funding is designed for small business owners with less than 100 employees to quickly provide training for employees.  Funding is paid to employers (not employees).  If eligible, this fund will reimburse employers 50 % of the tuition cost.  Employers must apply six weeks in advance.  For more information, please contact Kara O'Donnell Galvin at KOGalvin@commcorp.org or 617.717.6919.  The approved course number is 1080330. 
           

Questions: Please call Sheila Morin 781-280-3608 or email morins@middlesex.mass.edu