TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Developing People Strengthening Organizations
Builds the Skills, Confidence, and Leadership your organization needs to thrive.
Training and development is the place where people grow, leaders strengthen, and organizations transform. When employees and managers have the tools, knowledge, and support they need, everything else in the organization clicks into place.
At HR Matters Today, we provide practical, strategic HR development solutions that empower individuals and organizations to thrive. Whether you’re building HR capacity from the ground up or advancing the skills of seasoned professionals, our programs are designed to deliver clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.
What We Help You Build
Leadership Development & Coaching
Equip managers and executives with the skills to lead confidently, foster collaboration, and drive performance.
Training & Instructional Design
Create engaging, discussion-based learning experiences that empower employees and strengthen organizational culture.
Organizational Assessments
Identify gaps, benchmark practices, and develop actionable recommendations that support organizational improvement.
Training & Development
At HR Matters Today, this is our core expertise. We design practical, engaging, and results-driven learning experiences that help individuals and teams perform at their best. From frontline supervisors to seasoned executives, we help people build the capabilities that drive organizational success.
TRAINING
SHRM Certification Prep+
Professional Certification Preparation
We help HR professionals prepare for the SHRM Certification exam, offering guidance, study strategies, and practical insights rooted in real-world HR experience.
A comprehensive, instructor-led program includes:
• Structured study plan
• Practice questions
• Application of SHRM BASK
• Real-world HR scenarios
Essentials of Human Resources
For new HR professionals, small business owners, and managers who need foundational HR knowledge.
Covers:
• Hiring
• Onboarding
• Policies
• Compliance
• Performance Management
Workplace Investigations
Builds confidence and competence in handling employee concerns.
This course is the live instructor-led portion of the Workplace Investigations specialty credential that equips HR professionals, supervisors, and leaders with the skills needed to conduct fair, consistent, and legally sound workplace investigations.
Topics include:
• Investigation planning
• Interview techniques
• Documentation and evidence review
• Assessing credibility
• Writing investigation reports
• Communicating outcomes
Compensation & Benefits: Unlock the Power of Total Rewards
Helps HR professionals build competitive, equitable, and retention-focused pay practices.
This course is the live instructor-led portion of the specialty credential and provides a comprehensive overview of compensation strategy, benefits design, and the total rewards framework.
Topics include:
• Total rewards strategy
• Market pricing and benchmarking
• Pay structures and salary ranges
• Benefits planning
• Communicating compensation
• Equity and fairness in pay
AI + HI™ Specialty Credential
Prepares HR professionals to integrate artificial intelligence with human intelligence in modern HR practice.
This specialty credential helps HR professionals understand how AI tools can enhance HR decision-making, streamline processes, and support strategic workforce planning — while preserving the human-centered approach that defines effective HR leadership.
Participants learn how to:
• Use AI responsibly in HR
• Strengthen decision-making with data
• Improve efficiency in recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations
• Balance technology with empathy and human connection
• Navigate ethical considerations and compliance
HR Ready Supervisor
Designed to equip supervisors with the essential HR knowledge, leadership skills, and confidence they need to manage people effectively.
Topics include:
• HR Fundamentals
• Performance Management
• Communication Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Coaching Conversations
• Compliance Basics
Customer Service Training for HR Professionals
Coming Q2 2027
The source lists this training as coming in the second quarter of 2027.
DEVELOPMENT
Helping leaders and teams understand their strengths, develop their capabilities, and grow.
ASSESSMENTS
Assessments
We use industry-leading tools to help leaders understand how they show up and how they can grow.
Assessment tools:
• EQ-i 2.0 360
• The Leadership Challenge
• LPI 360
• Conflict Dynamics Profile 360
Personality & Behavioral Assessments
We help teams understand themselves and each other to improve communication and collaboration.
Tools include:
• EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence)
•Conflict Dynamics Profile
• Everything DiSC (including Work of Leaders
• MBTI
Coaching
One-on-one coaching for leaders who want to strengthen their influence, decision-making, communication, and leadership presence.
Leadership Development Programs
We help leaders grow through structured learning, coaching, and evidence-based assessments.
TRAINING CALENDAR
Why It Matters
Strong HR development helps organizations build capable leaders, strengthen employee performance, and create a culture of continuous growth.
✔ Develops confident leaders
Builds the skills needed to lead effectively.
✔ Strengthens employee capabilities
Helps employees grow their knowledge and skills.
✔ Improves organizational performance
Connects people development to organizational goals.
✔ Creates a culture of learning
Encourages continuous growth and improvement.
✔ Identifies opportunities for improvement
Uses assessments and feedback to uncover organizational gaps.
✔ Supports long-term growth
Builds the people and systems needed for sustainable success.
How HR Matters Today Helps
01 — Assess
Understand your organization’s current needs, strengths, and gaps.
02 — Identify
Determine the skills, leadership, and development priorities that matter most.
03 — Design
Create practical training and development solutions tailored to your organization.
04 — Develop
Build the capabilities leaders and employees need to succeed.
05 — Implement
Put strategies and learning experiences into action.
06 — Strengthen
Support continuous improvement and long-term organizational growth.
