Prepare for HR certification with the SHRM Learning Systemâ Course
 

If you’ve been planning to earn your Professional Human Resources (PHRâ) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRâ) designation, now is the time to enroll in our updated and expanded HRCI exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning Systemâ.

We offer this program in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The curriculum, designed by subject matter experts, covers the 2007 HRCI Body of Knowledge and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills. As a certification preparation program, it consistently beats the national pass rate.

By attending our course, you will develop new knowledge and skills that will improve your workplace effectiveness immediately. By enrolling in our classroom based format, you also get the added benefit of

o A structured classroom environment that enhances learning and helps you stay on track
o An experienced instructor to explain concepts and apply them to your industry
o Opportunities to network and share real-world experiences with other HR professionals
o Minimizing travel and maximizing employer tuition assistance

There’s never been a better time to pursue your PHR
â or SPHRâ designation. With our blended approach, you’ll learn from printed workbooks, software, online tools and a dynamic classroom experience. In addition, you can earn 3.5 continuing education units (CEUs) for completing this course.

The six learning modules cover full array of HR topics

The SHRM Learning System
â course provides an in-depth study of key areas in human resource management. Course materials include six extensive print modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI):

Strategic Management
Includes the role of HR in organizations, the strategic planning process, assessing the internal environment, scanning the external environment, evaluating HR’s strategic contributions, ethical issues affecting organizations, and HR and the legislative and regulatory environment.


Workforce Planning and Employment
Covers key legislation affecting employee rights, privacy and consumer protection, EEO/Affirmative Action, gender discrimination and harassment, organizational staffing requirements, job analysis and documentation, recruitment, flexible staffing, selection and retention, organizational exit, and employee records management.

Human Resource Development
Examines key legislation, HRD and the organization, organizational development initiatives, adult learning and motivation, training and development, talent management, developing leaders, and performance management.

Total Rewards
Includes key compensation legislation, total rewards and the strategic focus of the organization, compensation structure, compensation systems, introduction to benefit programs and key benefits legislation, government-mandated benefits, deferred compensation plans, health-care benefits, other nonstatutory benefits, compensation and benefits for international employees, and evaluating the total rewards system and communicating it to employees.

Employee and Labor Relations
Covers laws affecting employee and labor relations, employee relations and organizational culture, employee involvement strategies, measuring employee attitudes, policies, procedures, and work rules, discipline and complaint resolution, labor relations legislation and union organizing, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining, and strikes and secondary boycotts.

Risk Management
Examines organizational risk, key legislation, safety, health, security, and privacy.

Features that deliver
The SHRM Learning System
â offers a variety of study features that reinforce concepts and help students prepare for the certification exam:
·Periodic online updates cover significant changes in legislation and HR policies
·Comprehensive bank of test questions – more than 1,600 inall
·Practice tests that are formatted to mimic the current HRCI exam experience
·An interactive case study featuring real-life scenarios to text students’ ability to apply concepts learned throughout the course
·SPHR Preparation Book to help students take a more strategic approach, applying information across functional areas
·Access to the SHRM Learning System
â Resource Center, featuring HR updates, Webcasts, test-taking tips, related links, and eFlashcards that can be printed or downloaded to
a PDA
 

Convenient classes for professionals with full schedules

Dates:
Not Available Spring Quarter
Times: 6:00-9:30 pm


Course investment

A course fee of $995 (includes the SHRM Learning System print modules, online learning software or CD ROM, access to the online Resource Center, instructor handouts, and 35 hours of classroom instruction. To allow time to order your course materials, please register by February 5, 2008.
 

 

Register now.  Classes fill quickly and space is limited.

 

Take steps now to strengthen your ability to handle a wide-range of HR challenges.  Both you and your employer will benefit from the knowledge and skills gained from the SHRMâ Learning System Course.

Three easy ways to register


1.
By phone...
Call us at: (740) 774-7226
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


2. By email...
Email registration to: finkj@ohio.edu

3. Walk-in...
Register in person during office hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Bennett Hall, Office 137