PHR/SPHR Certification

The SHRM® Learning System Course

(PHR/SPHR Exam Preparation)

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The SHRM® Learning System Course is designed to provide you with an overview of key areas in human resource management. Materials include six modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge as defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The program is offered in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as study material for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examinations administered by HRCI.

Besides being a powerful tool to assist you in preparing for the PHR or SPHR certification exams, the SHRM® Learning System Course also provides professional development for you and your HR Department. The course provides a solid foundation for managing the HR challenges you face in today's demanding work environment; it supplies a current reference of HR practices, broadens the perspective of functional specialists, and strengthens individual competencies and productivity.

Program Dates Fall 2009

  • September 9 through December 2, 2009
  • Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9pm
  • Cost of class with books $ 750.00

 

 

Program Topics

Module One: Strategic Management

  • The Role of Human Resources in Organizations
  • The Strategic Planning Process
  • Scanning the External Environment
  • Organizational Structure and Internal HR Partners
  • Measuring Human Resources Effectiveness
  • Ethical Issues Affecting Human Resources
  • Human Resources and the Legislative Environment

Module Two: Workforce Planning and Employment

  • Key Legislation Affecting Employee Rights
  • Key Legislation Affecting Privacy and Consumer Protection
  • Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
  • Gender Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
  • Organizational Staffing Requirements
  • Job Analysis and Documentation
  • Recruitment
  • Flexible Staffing
  • Selection
  • Employment Practices
  • Organizational Exit
  • Employee Records Management

Module Three: Human Resource Development

  • Key Legislation
  • Human Resource Development and the Organization
  • Adult Learning and Motivation
  • Assessment of HRD Needs
  • HRD Program Design and Development
  • HRD Program Implementation
  • Evaluating HRD Effectiveness
  • Career Development
  • Developing Leaders
  • Organizational Development Initiatives
  • Performance Management

Module Four: Compensation and Benefits

  • Key Legislation
  • Total Compensation and the Strategic Focus of the Organization
  • Pay Administration
  • Compensation Systems
  • Introduction to Benefit Programs
  • Government-Mandated Benefits
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Compensation and Benefit Programs for International Employees
  • Evaluating the Total Compensation System and Communicating It to Employees

Module Five: Employee and Labor Relations

  • Key Legislation Affecting Employee and Labor Relations
  • Employee Relations and Organizational Culture
  • Employee Involvement Strategies
  • Positive Employee Relations
  • Work Rules in Union and Nonunion Environments
  • Effective Communication of Laws, Regulations, and Organizational Policies
  • Discipline and Formal Complaint Resolution
  • Union Organizing
  • Unfair Labor Practices
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Strikes and Secondary Boycotts
  • Public-Sector Labor Relations
  • International Employee and Labor Relations

Module Six: Occupational Health, Safety and Security

  • Key Legislation
  • Safety
  • Health
  • Security

 

Who Should Attend

The course is specifically designed for managers and staff with experience in general management or human resource management:

  • HR practitioners seeking professional development to enhance or advance their career
  • Experienced managers who are new to the human resource field
  • Other mid-level managers pursuing career change or promotion
  • HR professionals planning to take the PHR or SPHR certification exams
  • HR professionals pursuing a broad overview of human resource management
  • HR specialists desiring a broader understanding of human resource management

 

Program Benefits

Career advancement: This course is strategic in nature, preparing HR professionals for career advancement opportunities. The course features open, interactive forums and "real-world" case studies to effectively reinforce the key concepts of each session.

Cost-effective learning: Participants minimize travel expenses for professional development.

Practitioner-focused and competency-based: The curriculum is designed by subject matter experts and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills.

Tuition reimbursement: Many participants will be eligible to apply for employer tuition reimbursement.

Action-oriented curriculum: The course provides opportunities for HR professionals to network, share "real-world" experiences, and apply what they learn to the workplace.

Recertification credits: Certified HR professionals can earn credits toward PHR/SPHR recertification.

Convenient hours: Local courses are attractive to busy professionals because they are offered after work hours, on the weekends, or online.

Certification Information

Please note that to earn either the PHR or SPHR designation, candidates must have at least two (2) years of exempt-level experience in the HR field.

If you have any further questions regarding the PHR or SPHR exams, please visit www.hrci.org, call HRCI at 800-283-7476, Option #4, or e-mail info@hrci.org.

There is no single course of study that guarantees success on the HRCI examinations, but thousands of individuals have used the SHRM® Learning System to study for the exams. Course content reflects the general body-of-knowledge tested by the Human Resource Certification Institute. This course of study will in no way guarantee or assure success on the HRCI exam. Students must use the most recent edition of the SHRM® Learning System for this course and are strongly advised not to use outdated materials.

About the SHRM® Learning System

SHRM educational products are developed according to the highest quality standards. HR professionals and subject matter experts review all course materials to ensure accurate, real-life applications. In addition, SHRM programs are "living documents" -- improvements and revisions are included in each reprint to incorporate the latest changes in HR practices and legislation. The official SHRM® Learning System is developed in partnership with the Holmes Corporation, one of the nation's leading instructional design firms. Thousands of HR professionals have purchased the SHRM® Learning System to expand the HR professional's knowledge, skills, and abilities to deal with crucial issues facing the profession. This dedication to excellence allows you to rest assured that when you select this course, it will meet the development needs of your staff as well as the constraints of your schedule and your budget.

 

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