AUBURN – The Central Maine Community College Corporate and Community Services Department will offer “The Essentials of Human Resources Management” certificate program from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, May 1 and 8. This two-day course offers a comprehensive overview of human resources roles and responsibilities. Cost is $495 and includes materials.

The course will give participants critical knowledge to help reduce potentially costly lawsuits and improve their ability to handle challenging issues. It is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession or for those looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills.

Utilizing materials from the Society for Human Resource Management, the course explores the six functional areas of the human resource function, including human resource management, employment law, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee development and performance management.

The workshop will be taught by Beverly MacCallum, SPHR. MacCallum is a human resources officer for Androscoggin Bank in Lewiston and has a bachelor of science in business management from Bentley College and earned her senior professional of human resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

For more information or to register, contact the Corporate and Community Services Department at 755-5280 or 1-800-891-2002, ext. 280, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.cmcc.edu/training.