Transition
One of the main barriers to organic certification is the transition period. In order for land to be eligible for certification, it must not have prohibited substances applied for a period of 3 years. Therefore, once a farmer makes the decision to transition land to organic production, they must manage the land without the use of prohibited substances for 36 months before any crops or other agricultural products produced from that land can be marketed as organic. This presents a challenging financial risk where production costs may increase under organic management, but organic market premiums cannot be attained for three years. What is a prohibited substance? The NOP standards include the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, or the National List for short. It includes the criteria for what materials, or inputs, are permitted in organic production. Prohibited substances include most synthetic substances, with some exceptions. Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), sewage sludge, and irradiation are all prohibited from organic production. The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) reviews and maintains lists of materials for use in organic production and processing. However, as you transition into organic production, your certifier will have the ultimate authority on what materials are permitted. Once the last application of a prohibited substance is made on a given piece of land to be transitioned, the 36 month transition “clock” begins ticking. Consider the example of a grain farm that has been under conventional corn-soybean management: A corn field receives a fungicide application at tassel on July 10, 2017 as the final application of a prohibited substance. In May 2020, the field is planted to corn. Ahead of the July 11, 2020 eligibility date, the operation submits an application to a certifier since no prohibited substances will have been applied for 36 months. By the time the corn crop is ready to harvest in the fall of 2020, the operation could receive its organic certificate and market the corn crop as organic. Therefore, this farm will only have to market conventional crops during two growing seasons (2018, 2019) while in transition. Their certificate will be in place before the third crop (corn) is harvested. So, be sure to plan your transition to take advantage of this timing. Several organizations, such as the USDA, have created guides about the transition process. Continue practicing below to learn more about the Purdue Extension guide.Organic Certification
The National Organic Program (NOP) is a regulatory program housed within the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service that is responsible for developing national standards for organically-produced agricultural products. In order to use the USDA organic seal or the term ‘organic’ to market agricultural products in the US, operations must be certified to the National Organic Program (NOP) standards. The NOP standards are defined in 7 CFR 205 in the Code of Federal Regulations. Interested in certifying your farm or agricultural business?- Learn about the process to become a certified operation
- Check out common barriers and facilitators to organic certification
- Download a free publication providing an overview of USDA organic certification and some additional resources for prospective organic farms and businesses.
The October 2009 BCS Professional Examinations in IT are coming up, and ESOFT is proud of the fact that we are fielding more than 600 candidates for this exam sitting alone. This number is especially important considering that there are Seven (Registered) Course Providers in the country, and the balance (approx 20% - 25%) of students are dividing among all of the other course providers.
There are a number of reasons for the overwhelming confidence that the students have shown in us. Among these are:
1. ESOFT is the one and only Course Provider in the World to be Accredited by the BCS in the UK for delivering all three levels of their Professional Qualification. No other institution can claim such a feat.
2. With roots going back to the year 2000, ESOFT is headed by a dynamic team of academics who are constantly on the lookout for great opportunities to be presented to our valuable students.
3. There are certain course providers who offer the programme without even a valid registration with the BCS and therefore are not bound by any regulations. They can therefore start and stop the programme anytime they wish thereby affecting your continuity. ESOFT has been offering the BCS programme ever since the year 2000 in a consistent manner, and we offer all three levels of the programme without any interruptions. This is the level of our commitment.
4. The Learning experience at ESOFT is unique as students receive specially prepared text books for most modules, and have access to our dedicated full time academic panel and other valuable resources.
5. We supplement our Academic Panel with external lecturers from the industry, thereby giving a fine balance of Academic Knowledge together with Practical know-how.
6. Our students stole the show at the last convocation by walking away with ten out of eleven prizes including five World Prizes. This was the best ever performance by our students at a single convocation.
7. We offer the BCS programme at our Branches in Colombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Matara, Jaffna, and Batticaloa thereby providing better accessibility. Parents and students would indeed be making a wise choice by selecting ESOFT as their learning partner for BCS.
BCS Certificate classes are started on a regular basis and, and students and professionals that have other certifications, qualifications, and / or experience can obtain exemptions and enter into the other levels of the BCS Professional Exams as well. BCS is proving to be the most popular foreign IT qualification in Sri Lanka and ESOFT is proud to be at the pinnacle of this. New Certificate, Diploma, and PGD classes have been scheduled for commencement in the coming weeks, and students have already started to register even whilst Studying for their exams for the previous levels.
Taking into consideration the current economic situation that some have to face, we have understood our responsibilities and have decided to invoke our Corporate Social Responsibility. Therefore, we are offering our students a "Pre exam Registration Offer" for registrations for the upcoming Diploma and PGD Levels where they will receive attractive discounts.
BCS is a favoured choice of many students as well as professionals due to the following reasons:
1. BCS is the fastest path to obtain a UK Degree Level Qualification - namely, the three levels of the qualification can be completed within 18 to 20 months which is half of the time that you would invest in a Degree Programme.
2. BCS is the most economical option - the total investment including course fees, textbooks, examination fees is approximately Rs. 225,000
3. The BCS Qualification is modular and students can choose the order in which they complete it. Some students do either the Certificate and Diploma levels in one sitting or the Diploma and PGD levels in one sitting, thereby reducing the time to complete the entire programme.
4. There are two examination sittings per year - April and October. This considerably enhances your opportunity to complete the qualification at your earliest.
5. Classes at ESOFT are held in part time mode on the weekends either only on Saturday and only on Sunday, and also on weekdays in the evenings after 5.45 pm. Fulltime classes are also available for those that would like to receive additional value through our popular BCS Plus programme.
6. At any given time, we have ten or more batches of the BCS Certificate Level classes, and three or more batches for the Diploma and PGD levels, thereby increasing your chances of finding a class that matches your schedule. Students are given the flexibility of choosing their classes / subjects from different batches to suit their busy schedules.
7. We have established links with Institutions in the UK thereby allowing a student that completes the BCS Diploma level here with us to proceed to the UK to complete the final year of a B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Computing at an affordable fee. Students can then obtain a two year working visa with the potential of earning back many times their investment.
8. ESOFT has established a separate company (ESOFT Education International Pvt Ltd) to better facilitate the international placement options that are provided to our students and customers via universities in the UK and Australia. This will be of immense benefit to our students as they will be guided in selecting the best programmes from world recognized Universities, whilst helping them to save on their course fees. Several International Scholarship opportunities will also be available from the Universities themselves.
One of the reasons for the success of ESOFT students is the unmatched quality of the resources that we offer. ESOFT has a dedicated full-time academic panel including those with Degrees and Masters, as well as professional qualifications.
Students also have unlimited access to our state of the art computer laboratory with more than 50 workstations as well as high speed Internet Connectivity and Library facilities. More information about the courses that we offer can be obtained by calling our Student Counsellors on 077 309 9 301 or by visiting our website at www.esoft.lk
LESSON 5: COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Understand all the things that must be considered when designing a compensation and benefits package.
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Learn the ins and outs of complying with OSHA, protecting against workplace hazards, and investigating, recording, and preventing accidents and employee illnesses.
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Gain knowledge of employment law as well as an understanding of equal employment opportunity, avoiding discrimination, and what happens when an employee files an EEOC claim.
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Learn how to make decisions based on various company growth strategies and how to use HRIS Software as well as job analysis as a tool for decision-making.
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Learn the full spectrum of affirmative action, how to create an affirmative action plan, and information on the AAP you will need to know.
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Understand what diversity is and why it is a good thing in an organization as you learn to manage it and handle conflict.
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Learn the laws that protect employee rights and privacy and how to properly monitor and document behavior and discipline employees.
LESSON 12: TERMINATION
Understand the alternatives to firing as well as how to prepare for termination including proper separation agreements as well as what to do in the event of wrongful discharge.
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Learn why it is so important to investigate problems as well as the steps of an effective investigation including preparing, conducting, and wrapping it up.
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Get a quick overview of the history of unions as you learn how they work and why employees join them.
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Learn how to ask employees for input and act on it, delegate authority, keep communication open, and continuously ask for feedback as you strive to develop a high-performance workplace.
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Understand the basics of staffing strategy, cultural differences, HR in other countries, choosing global employees, and issues faced by expatriates.
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Learn the top reasons employees leave a company and how you can encourage them to stay as well as the importance of succession planning.
LESSON 18: MOTIVATION, REWARDS, AND RECOGNITION
Find out fun ways to motivate workers and gain nine strategies for creating a great rewards program.
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Gain information on externships and internships as you review the basics of the PHR exam and begin to study.
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Possible Courses
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Online Human Resources Certificate & Courses
For a limited time, when you purchase any course from Goodwin College’s Online Professional Development Course catalog, you’ll receive the online, self-paced course, Speak With Confidence for free! The link to access Speak with Confidence will be included in your course confirmation email that you receive 24-48 hours after registration.
This suite of online human resource certificate courses teaches you the basics of managing the benefits and policies that support an ffective staff. What is effective human resource management? What does an employer need to know about anti-discrimination regulations? What are the key aspects of pay policies? How can employers avoid the traps of the employee selection process? In these HR courses, you will discover the answers to these and other important questions.
If you’re new to human resources, want to break into the field, if you work for a small business with limited resources, or if you simply want to continue your education in human resources — these courses can help bridge skill gaps. For skilled HR professionals, these courses help you stay on top of the latest best practices and trends in the field.
The following courses can be taken individually or in the bundle certificate package at a discounted rate:
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Gain a well-rounded foundation in the human resource management sector to keep your organization's most valuable assets–its people–working smoothly.
- Length: 21 hours
- Format: Online
- Cost: $399
HR Compensation and Benefits
In this introductory-level course, you examine issues surrounding the key aspects of pay policy, including legal requirements, pay equity within an organization, competitive pay within the relevant industry, how and when to grant raises, and different ways payment can be structured.
- Length: 4 - 6 hours
- Format: Online
- Cost: $79
Data and Human Resource Management
Explore how human resource managers use data to provide better support to the employees they manage and to contribute to the strategic practices of their organizations.
- Length: 4 - 6 hours
- Format: Online
- Cost: $79
Employee Selection
Learn about the process of selecting the best candidate from a large, diverse pool of high-quality applicants
- Length: 4 - 6 hours
- Format: Online
- Cost: $79
Equal Employment Opportunity
Understand many of the major employment laws, Equal Opportunity issues, and the anti-discriminatory regulations employers must be aware of in hiring, promoting, and firing employees
- Length: 4 - 6 hours
- Format: Online
- Cost: $79
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Dive into the vital tasks of recruiting, screening, interviewing, training, appraising, disciplining, rewarding, and developing the employee.
- Length: 4 - 6 hours
- Format: Online
- Cost: $79
Performance Management
Gain the tools needed to ensure that employees know what they need to do to achieve the organization's goals.
- Length: 4 - 6 hours
- Format: Online
- Cost: $79
Talent Management and Career Development
Examine the challenges and issues that organizations face in developing and retaining their employees.
- Length: 4 - 6 hours
- Format: Online
- Cost: $79
PHR® exam Prep
Prepare for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification exam through this six-module Human Resources management course with practice exams and lessons.
- Length: 25 hours
- Format: Online
- Cost: $349
Students interested in careers in sustainable, environmental, energy and natural resources law have the opportunity to enroll in a focused program of study and earn a specialized certificate along with their Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.
The Certificate Program in Sustainable Environmental, Energy & Resources Law (SEER) places special emphasis on the role of the lawyer in formulating environmental and natural resources law and policy to sustain and protect our global resources. The program’s full course of study was designed to be both comprehensive and intensive. Students enrolled in the SEER Certificate Program will receive a solid foundation in all areas of the law but also have the academic flexibility to specialize in specific areas related to sustainability and the environment.
Certificate Program Requirements
There is no formal application required. If you are interested in earning this certificate, you may apply anytime during the 3-5 semesters. Applications after the fifth semester are discouraged. This certificate program requires the completion of 15 hours of coursework as described in the course requirements and learning outcomes. A student must maintain a minimum grade of a B (3.00) in each course required to complete the certificate.
Economics is Everywhere
With access to a unique blend of economics, business, forestry, and geology, plus engineering, social sciences, and technical communication, the Michigan Tech on-campus certificate in Natural Resource and Environmental Economics curriculum emphasizes real-world syllabus including environmental issues, public policy analysis, economic theory, and commodity markets. Naturally.
Student research spans across syllabus and locations and is often inspired by evaluating current issues of developing countries. exact research areas include petroleum fiscal regimes, global fisheries management, carbon sequestration of forest products, and social and sustainability challenges related to mining and oil production. Being in the "Great Lakes State" also facilitates student research closer to campus, such as evaluating natural resource stressors of Lake Michigan.
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This certificate is for qualified professionals who want to enhance their skill set and can be a foundation to continue toward a graduate degree. It is also valuable for degree-seeking students looking to develop a concentration that gives them an edge in their career path.
What You Need to Know
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Admissions
There are no prerequisites to enroll in this program. See complete admissions requirements.
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Credits
This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.
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Our SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking credentials that focus on identifying and testing the knowledge and practical real-life experiences HR professionals around the world need to excel in their careers today.
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$ 104,440- According to the 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median national annual salary for a human resources manager is $104,440.
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