WGU - C202: Managing Human Capital

Course Structure

This WGU MBA course is a one-and-done type: no papers, no projects — just a single Objective Assessment (OA). This is one of the fastest and most straightforward courses in the WGU MBA program, often completed in 1–3 days.

Assessment Type:

• 1 Objective Assessment (OA)

• No Performance Assessments (PAs)

• No Written Assignments

Estimated Completion Time: 1–3 days
Credits: 3

Adam's Tips

• Check your email after enrolling — you’ll get a link to the Course Resource Document with key videos and tips.

• Watch the "Need to Know to Pass" video and all four chapter overview videos — these saved me hours of reading.

• The course materials are dry (think compliance training), but the concepts are straightforward.

• Take the Pre-Assessment (PA) cold. Use the results to identify weak areas, then focus your review there.

• When you're ready, schedule the OA. I took mine within 30 minutes of passing the PA.

• Pro tip: highlight text in the OA to help stay focused — reading out loud isn’t allowed with ProctorU.

Steps to Complete the Course

1. Take the Pre-Assessment (PA)

• Purpose: Gauge your readiness for the OA.

• Tip: Many students pass on the first try without studying. If not, study only what you missed using the PA coaching report.

2. Study Efficiently Using Instructor Resources

• "Need to Know to Pass" Video: (~2 hours) Critical overview of the exam topics.

• Practice Question Review Videos: (~2.5 hours) Simulates OA-style questions and teaches how to interpret tricky wording.

• Chapter Overview Videos: Each of the 14 chapters has a summary video at the top of the content page.

3. Know What to Study

Focus on key HR topics:

• Wagner Act, Taft-Hartley Act, FMLA, COBRA

• Adverse impact vs. disparate treatment

• Functional vs. dysfunctional turnover

• Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation Model

• Protected classes and affirmative action

Use the end-of-chapter quizzes and flashcards to reinforce terms and definitions.

4. Take the OA

• Format: ~70 multiple choice questions

• Time: 45–75 minutes (most students take under 1 hour)

• Tip: OA is conceptually aligned with the PA but questions are worded differently — stay sharp.

Community Tips

• "Use the course resource document." It has all the gold — no need to dig through the e-text unless you want to.

• "Don’t overthink this one." Many passed by just using the videos and PA results.

• Some students finished the entire course in one day — watching videos, doing quizzes, and taking the OA.

• Pro Tip: Use Quizlet only as a supplement. Multiple users reported incorrect answers in flashcard sets.

Third-Party Resources

• Quizlet – C202 Know to Pass Flashcards

• Studocu study guides

• [WGU Course Resource Document (find in course portal)]

• YouTube – WGU C202 How to pass (my video)

Final Notes

• This is a great class to knock out quickly, especially if you have any HR or corporate work experience.

• While the OA isn’t a carbon copy of the PA, the concepts are the same — just be ready for different wording.

• Don’t ignore laws and terminology — those details show up more often than soft-skill concepts.

• No need to read the full e-text unless it helps your study style.

Study Guide Page Count

This study guide was condensed from 12 pages of course notes and community feedback.

You Got This!

This WGU MBA course might feel dry, but it's not difficult. Trust your instincts, use the right resources, and move at your pace. Whether you finish it in a few hours or a couple days — you’re in control.

Disclaimer

This guide was compiled using AI and community input. Always verify with official WGU materials and course policies. Your experience may vary depending on updates to course content or OA formats.