Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification Prep
Human Resources Certification Preparation
2012 SHRM LEARNING SYSTEM®
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THE PROGRAM
The Human resources certification preparation featuring the
SHRM Learning System® Course is an intensive 12-week program
designed primarily for individuals seeking certification as
a Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional
in Human Resources (SPHR®).
Location
SHRM classes
are
convenient for people living and working in or near
Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton,
El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach,
Redondo Beach, San Pedro,
Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood,
Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood and other parts of
the South Bay and Southern California.
What You Will Learn
We offer this program in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The curriculum, designed
by subject matter experts, covers thePHR/SPHR 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
• A structured classroom environment that enhances learning
and helps you stay on track
• An experienced instructor to explain concepts and
apply
them to your industry
• Opportunities to network and share real-world experiences
with other HR professionals
• Minimizing travel and maximizing employer tuition
assistance
There’s never been a better time to pursue your PHR
or SPHR designation. With our
blended approach, you’ll
learn from printed workbooks, software, online tools and a
dynamic classroom experience.
Who Should Attend
The course is designed for managers and staff in general management
or
human resource management positions:
• HR professionals planning to take the PHR or SPHR
certification exam
• PHR professionals seeking to “upgrade”
their certification to SPHR
• Certified HR professionals needing credits for PHR/SPHR
recertification
• HR practitioners seeking professional development
to advance their careers
• Experienced managers who are new to the HR field
• Other mid-level managers pursuing a career change
or promotion
• Individuals needing recertification credits
• Group discounts available! If you have a group of 15 or more, contact Babette Wald at 310-243-3730 to arrange a course for your group.
Special Features
The SHRM Learning System 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 in all
• Practice tests that are formatted to mimic the current 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 Resource Center,
featuring HR updates,
Webcasts, test-taking tips,and related
links.
If you’ve been planning to earn your Professional Human
Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources
(SPHR®) designation,
now is the time to enroll in our
updated and expanded exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning
System.
Certification Information
Please note that to earn either the PHR or SPHR designation
candidates are required to
have at least two years of exempt-level
experience in the HR field.
REGISTER NOW. CLASSES FILL QUICKLY AND SPACE IS LIMITED.
Program Description
The six learning modules cover
full array of HR topics. 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 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.
Costs
It’s $1199 if you register early and $1249 after the early registration date for the course. Ths course includes the
SHRM Learning System ® print modules,
online learning
software, access to the online Resource Center,
instructor handouts, and 36 of classroom instruction.You may qualify for tuition reimbursement from your employer.
Instructor
Christine Becker. SPHR, Human Resource
Generalist, Pelican Products.
The SHRM Advantage
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s
largest association devoted to human resource management.
The Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances
the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM
has more than 225,000 members in over 125 countries, and more
than 575 affiliated chapters. Visit www.shrm.org.
For further information:bwald@lists.csudh.edu
Register Now by calling 877-GO-HILLS! Or
you may register online if you have taken a class at CSUDH in the past 6 months. 
Professional Links
Human Resources:
National Human Resources Association
http://www.humanresources.org
http://www.humanresources.org/locations_main.cfm
Society for Human Resource Management
http://www.shrm.org/Pages/default.aspx
Human Resource Consultants Association
http://www.hrca.com
National Association of Asain American Professionals
http://www.naaap.org
Northern California Human Resources Association
http://www.nchra.org/scriptcontent/index.cfm
Professionals in Human Resources Association
http://www.pihra.org