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Quality Preparation is the Key to Success!
The SHRM Certification Preparation Course
M-TEC in The Groves Campus of KVCC
This eleven week professional development program, offering 3.3 CEUs, is designed for two audiences:
The M-TEC in The Groves Campus of KVCC program has an outstanding record of participants passing the certification exams. Year after year the pass rates exceed the national averages!
The program uses the SHRM Learning System which is updated annuallywith current HR policies and legislation. As a professional development tool, the Learning System can increase a participant's knowledge of the field of human resources and provide 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.
This course is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The course investment includes all course materials but does not cover registration or exam fees for the PHR or SPHR examinations. By enrolling in this course, you'll benefit from:
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An experienced instructor
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Training close to home
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A structured learning environment to keep you on schedule
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Opportunities to network and learn from your peers
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Course fees often qualify for tuition reimbursement
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3.3 continuing education units (CEUs) for successful completion of the course
Course Details
The SHRM Certification course is offered twice per calendar year. Classes begin each February and September. For more information, call 269.353.1285.
Course Content
The SHRM Learning System course features printed workbooks, over 1,500 test questions, an Online Resource Center, an interactive case study, and the SPHR Preparation Book, designed especially for SPHR candidates.
What will you learn? The key to success of the PHR/SPHR certification and the SHRM Learning System is the relevance of the content to the needs of today's HR professionals. The SHRM Learning System teaches the following six modules covering the HR Certification Institute body of knowledge tested in PHR/SPHR exams.
| Module 1: Strategic Business Management |
- Role of HR in organizations
- HR strategy
- Evaluating the internal/external environment
- HR and the legislative and regulatory environment
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| Module 2: Workforce Planning and Employment |
- Employee rights, privacy and consumer protection legislation
- Organizational staffing requirements
- Recruitment, selection and retention
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| Module 3: Human Resource Development |
- Organizational development
- Training and development
- Talent management
- Performance management
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| Module 4: Total Rewards |
- Compensation structure and systems
- Benefit programs
- Compensation and benefits legislation
- Administering and evaluating compensation and benefits programs
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| Module 5: Employee and Labor Relations |
- Labor relations legislation
- Union organizing and collective bargaining
- Unfair labor practices
- Employee involvement and engagement
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| Module 6: Risk Management |
- Organizational risk
- Workplace safety, health, security and privacy
- Risk management legislation
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Participant Materials
The SHRM Learning System content is updated annually to ensure that participants have the latest and most accurate HR information. Participant materials include:
Print Materials
- Six print modules covering the six functional areas of human resource management
- SPHR Preparation Book specifically designed for SPHR candidates
- Paper and pencil tests
Interactive Software
- Pre-test to gauge current knowledge
- Two module-specific tests per module
- Glossary of terms
- Post-test based on HR Certification Institute format (100 questions)
- Printable e-flashcards
- Full review test with over 1,500 questions
- Access to online resource center offering HR updates, test taking tips, and links to valuable resources
- Access to free webcasts based on learning system content
- Access to interactive case study featuring real-life scenarios to apply concepts learned throughout the course
Course Requirements
There are no admission requirements to take this course, however certain criteria must be met for participants taking the PHR or SPHR exam. See exam requirements below.
PHR and SPHR Exam Requirements
To apply for either the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), candidates must have a combination of education and professional HR experience. For more information, see the Certification Handbook or visit www.HRCI.org.
More Information
For more information, contact Judy Rose at 269.353.1285, or email at jrose@kvcc.edu.
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