Human Resources Certification Preparation (PHR / SPHR) 4.4 CEUs
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This 11-week professional development program is designed for two audiences: participants seeking continuing professional development and a broad overview of the field, and participants preparing to take the national Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) examination.
Marquette University's program has had an outstanding record of participants passing the certification exams. Per Fall 2006 statistics 100% of students who took Marquette's PHR Preparation course passed the exam compared to 63% nationally. Simply stated by many former students: "I could not have passed the exam without this program."
The program uses the SHRM Learning System®. As a professional development tool, the Learning System can increase a participant's knowledge of the field of human resources and provide a current reference of HR practices. As a certification preparation tool, the Learning System has a measurable track record of success for those qualified to sit for the exam.
The PHR Certification Preparation Program is offered in cooperation with the Human Resource Management Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (HRMA). Fee includes all course materials but does not cover registration for the PHR or SPHR examinations.
Spring 2008 Dates
| Date: | Wednesdays January 30 - April 16, 2008 (Off on March 19th)** |
| Time: | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Course #: | HM8142-081 |
| Fee: | $1,095 or $965 for SHRM or HRMA members |
| Presenter: | Dr. James Schreier |
**Mandatory orientation on January 23, 2008 from 5:30 to 7 pm.
Fall 2008 Dates
| Date: | Saturdays September 13 - November 22, 2008** |
| Time: | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Course #: | HM8141-083 |
| Fee: | $1,095 or $965 for SHRM or HRMA members |
| Presenter: | Dr. James Schreier |
**Mandatory orientation on August 27, 2008 from 5:30 to 7 pm.
Program Requirements
There are no admission requirements to take this program, however certain criteria must be met for participants wishing to take the PHR or SPHR exam (see exam requirements below). All students must attend an orientation session during which the first homework assignment and class materials will be handed out.
Learning Modules
The SHRM Learning System® 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 non-statutory 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.
PHR or SPHR Exam Requirements
To apply for the PHR or SPHR examination, candidates must have a minimum of two years of exempt-level HR experience (education may no longer be substituted for a portion of this experience). It is strongly recommended that candidates for the SPHR exam have six to eight years of exempt-level HR experience If you have questions about the exam, please call: (703) 548-3440, ext. 6017.
For more information regarding the field of human resource management, contact:
- Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
www.hrci.org - Human Resource Management Association (HRMA)
www.hrma.org - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
www.shrm.org
