Human Resources Management Certification Course
Non-Credit Course Information and Registration
The Center for Adult Learning is offering, in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, a NON CREDIT bearing course that serves as a review/study course for those seeking certification as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Certification is granted upon successful completion of the exam process administered by the Human Resources Certificate Institute (HRCI).
Admission to the College is not required to enroll in a noncredit (professional or personal development) course.
Updated with current HR policies and legislation, the SHRM® Learning System provides you cost effective learning with a powerful and professional developmental tool to expand your career. The Learning System will enhance your knowledge in the field of human resources and provide current references to best HR practices which help you stay on top.
| SHRM Learning System Sessions | Start Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday Evenings |
Sept 13 |
5:30 to 9:30 PM |
Lincoln College-Normal |
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Course Content
The SHRM Learning System course features printed workbooks, over 1600 test questions, an online resource center and The SPHR Preparation Book, designed especially for SPHR candidates. The course covers:
Module 1: Strategic Management
Includes 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 2: 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 and selection, employment practices, organizational exit, employee records management.
Module 3: Human Resource Development
Examines key legislation, human resource development and the organization, adult learning and motivation, assessment of HRD needs and the organization, career development, developing leaders, organizational development initiatives, performance management.
Module 4: Total Rewards
Includes 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 5: Employee and Labor Relations
Cover 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 6: Risk Management
Examines key legislation, safety, health, security.
Course Fees
The registration fee covers all course materials, including the six module SHRM Learning System®, as well as a 10 week course with 5 class meetings conducted by a qualified instructor who has a PHR and/or SPHR designation. There will be no refunds after the course begins.
| Current SHRM Members; Lincoln College Alumni and current students | $900 |
Non SHRM members |
$995 |
Exam Eligibility
If you are taking this course in preparation for the PHR or SPHR exam, please confirm your eligibility to be a candidate for certification with the HR Certification Institute www.hrci.org before completing your registration. Any questions about qualifications/eligibility to take the exam should be directed to HRCI - www.hrci.org. Lincoln College- Normal does not assume responsibility for ensuring candidates are eligible to take the exam.
2010 Sessions, Dates and Time
Mondays 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25 11/8, 11/15 (Six sessions) from 5:30 to 9:30 PM
Register Online Today! Take the opportunity to enhance or advance your career in Human Resources while arming yourself with the education needed for PHR/SPHR certification.
For More Information
Contact Terry Lowe (309) 268-4307 or by e-mail at tlowe@lincolncollege.edu
Other resources:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): www.shrm.org
HR Certification Institute: www.hrci.org
Updated 7/20/10