Edinburg Course Information

Enroll

Registration Deadline:
March 19, 2026

Dates:
March 23 - April 13, 2026

Days/Times:
Mondays: 6 p.m - 9 p.m

Program Modality:
In-Person

Location:
Edinburg CESS Building

Instructor:
Dr. Marco Garza

Cost:
$ 349

Refund Deadline:
March 17, 2026

Notes:
Students requiring accommodations should contact our office prior to the start of the course.
Edinburg Course Information

Brownsville Course Information

Days:
Wednesdays

Dates:
TBA

Times:
TBA

Duration:
12 hrs

Format:
In-Class

Location:
Brownsville Campus

Instructor:
Mr. Marco Garza

Cost:
$ 199

Human Resource Management Essentials Program

This foundational course equips participants with practical, day-to-day skills to effectively manage core human resource functions. Through a comprehensive overview of the employee life cycle, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to support recruitment, employee development, performance management, and compliance with HR laws and regulations.

Designed for professionals new to HR or those seeking to strengthen their operational HR capabilities, this program provides hands-on tools and insights to navigate common HR challenges and foster a productive, legally compliant workplace.


Details:



  • Recruitment & Hiring
    Learn how to identify qualified candidates, conduct structured interviews, and support effective hiring decisions.
  • Employee Development
    Gain skills in writing job descriptions, implementing performance review processes, and evaluating compensation strategies.
  • Employee Relations
    Understand how to create and maintain employee handbooks, conduct investigations, resolve conflicts, and promote a positive work environment.
  • Discipline & Separation
    Learn to develop corrective action plans, manage terminations professionally, and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Anyone who is interested in entering an entry-level HR position or seeking formal training in Human Resource Management Essentials

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

No prerequisites required.

Dr. Marco Garza

Dr. Garza earned his PhD in Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University. He currently serves as a faculty member of the Management Department at the UTRGV College of Business & Entrepreneurship where he researches and teaches graduate-level courses in Leadership and Human Resources. Additionally, he serves in the UTRGV Office of Human Resources as the Organizational Development Manager.
He is the principal owner of the Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI) where he collaboratively supports new HR managers, HR Departments of One, and in-house HR teams. He is also the founder of the Texas Education Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides workforce preparedness training in the HR Generalists and Customer Service Representatives occupations.

Marco Garza

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Submit a required written request via email three business days before the program start date. Weekends are not considered. Partial refunds are not allowed.



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