HR Certification Program
This 36-hour course is intended primarily for individuals who desire HR certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). The content provides practical, “real-world” information about each of the major functional areas of human resource management as well as recent legislative changes affecting today’s HR professional. This course is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and leverages the SHRM Learning System. Year after year, professionals who use the SHRM Learning System to prepare for certification exams consistently surpass the national pass rate.
In addition to its benefit as a certification preparation “tool”, this program will help participants develop a generalist point of view, refresh key ideas and concepts, and strengthen their understanding of core human resource competencies. Long after this course is over, the course materials will serve as a valuable day-to-day operations manual.
By enrolling in this course, you will benefit from:
- An experienced instructor who will present content in an easy-to-understand format
- Interaction and networking with peers
- A dynamic classroom environment that enhances learning
- Classroom expectations and assignments that help you stay on track
Instructor:
Karen Smith, Esq., SPHR, is the instructor for this course. Ms Smith is currently a Senior HR Generalist with Balise Motor Sales. She received her BSBA with a specialization in Human Resources and Labor Relations from The Ohio State University and was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from the Western New England University School of Law. She has been SPHR certified since 2002. Karen has taught SPHR study classes for ten years, and effectively leverages her extensive background in HR consulting and training to provide a relevant and engaging classroom experience.
Includes thirty six hours of classroom instruction, the SHRM Learning System modules, online learning center, access to the Online Resource Center, and instructor handouts.
| Instructor: | Karen Smith |
| Dates: | 9/12/13 - 12/5/13, Thursdays (Thanksgiving - no class) |
| Time: | 5:30 - 8:30pm |
| Room: | Horace Mann Center, 04 |
| Cost: | $1200 |
Registration and Application Information
To register for classes, download the Registration Form or call Community Education at (413) 572-8033.