Welcome to Human Resources Management Essentials! This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and practices involved in managing human resources within an ambulatory care practice. This course is designed for entry-level and beginner learners with little or no background in healthcare, but who may be interested in transitioning into the field.

Human Resources Management Essentials
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Human Resources Management Essentials
This course is part of Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager Professional Certificate


Instructors: Michelle J. Campbell
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- Talent Recruitment
- Human Resource Policies
- Organizational Change
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Human Resources
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Employee Engagement
- Recruitment
- Employee Onboarding
- Constructive Feedback
- Smart Goals
- Performance Review
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Employee Performance Management
- Change Management
- Goal Setting
- Interviewing Skills
- Human Resources Management and Planning
- Performance Management
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Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026
Good stuff...I am a SHRM Certified manager and this is a great reveiw for established and easy to follow for beginners to HR
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026
The final assignment was the clincher. This 8-step process is very helpful as a guide for real work situations!! Love it!
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