Course Description: 

This course illustrates the critical issues in developing effective benefits and compensation policies for individuals working globally under local terms and conditions, the course addresses such topics as pay practices, short- and long-term incentive plans, health care, and retirement benefits. Course Objectives:

• Explore issues related to general compensation and benefit programs
• Understand how to bring financial rigor to crucial "people" decisions associated with compensation and benefits program development
• Assess the full financial impact of executive compensation programs and employee benefit plans
• Examine the unique issues associated with international HR systems and programs

Principles of Educational Administration Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles of educational administration. It covers the fundamentals of successful leadership and management, including how to facilitate communication, execute problem-solving decisions, manage finances, and promote collaboration. You will learn about staff & volunteer management systems, facility & technology upgrades, budgeting processes, and organizational structures. You will also gain an understanding of how to implement successful strategies in a school or district setting. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of educational administration while learning how to lead initiatives that have a positive impact on student success. This course is ideal for individuals who are interested in developing their skills as an administrator or supervisor in the field of education. Course Objectives:  

• Understand principles associated with successful educational administration
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders
• Execute responsible decision-making
• Manage financial resources
• Evaluate staffing needs & solutions
• Find appropriate solutions for daily problems
• Identify potential facility & technology upgrades
• Create budgets that meet goals
• Promote collaboration among staff members
• Develop effective organizational structures

Program Management (Managing Multiple Projects) Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles and practices of program management. It covers the fundamentals of managing multiple projects, including how to organize teams, establish milestones and track progress. You will learn about different techniques used in program management as well as how to identify opportunities for improvement. You will also gain an understanding of how to develop a strategy for the successful execution of tasks. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of program management while learning how to balance resources, create integrated project plans and manage dependencies. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills as a project manager or those interested in pursuing a career in program/project coordination. Course Objectives:  

• Understand principles associated with managing multiple projects
• Organize teams & establish milestones
• Track progress & measure performance
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Balance resources
• Create integrated project plans
• Manage dependencies
• Utilize different techniques
• Streamline processes
• Address challenges & optimize outcomes