SHRM Learning System® University:  

SHRM Learning System University Orientation:
Tuesday, August  21, 2012, 6:00-7:00pm.
*Registered SHRM Learning System University participants must attend orientation

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SHRM Learning System® University Course Details: 

The SHRM Learning System course provides an in-depth study of key areas in human resource management.  Course materials include six extensive modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities and associated knowledge defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI):

Module 1: Strategic Management
• The Role of Human Resources in Organizations
• The Strategic Planning Process
• Assessing the Internal Environment
• Scanning the External Environment
• Evaluation HR's Strategic Contributions
• Ethical Issues Affecting Organizations
• HR and Legislative and Regulatory Environment

Module 2: Workforce Planning and Employment
• Key Legislation Affecting Employee Rights
• Key Legislation Affecting Privacy and Consumer Protection
• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
• Gender Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
• Organizational Staffing Requirements
• Job Analysis and Documentation
• Recruitment
• Flexible Staffing
• Selection and Retention
• Organizational Exit
• Employee Records Management

Module 3: Human Resource Development
• Key Legislation
• Human Resource Development and the Organization
• Organizational development Initiatives
• Adult Learning and Motivation
• Training and Development
• Talent Management
• Developing Leaders
• Performance Management

Module 4: Total Rewards
• 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 Programs for International Employees
• Evaluating the Total Rewards System and Communicating It to Employees

Module 5: Employee and Labor Relations
• Laws Affecting Employee and Labor Relations
• Employee Reactions and Organizational Culture
• Employee Involvement and Strategies
• Measuring Employee Attitude
• Policies, Procedures and Work Rules
• Discipline and Complaint Resolution
• Labor Relation Legislation and Union Organizing
• Unfair Labor Practices
• Collective Bargaining
• Strikes and Secondary Boycotts

Module 6: Risk Management
• Organizational Risk
• Key Legislation
• Safety
• Health
• Security
• Privacy

Additional Course Details: The curriculum requires participants to spend between four and six hours of independent study and reading per week. Six modules are covered within the 12 week course offered one evening per week for three hours.

Center for Corporate Education Classes are designed for the working professional.  Our Program was designed to be comprehensive and challenging in order to best prepare our participants for the rigorous testing involved in obtaining their PHR or SPHR certification. Besides being a powerful tool for PHR or SPHR certification preparation, this strategic course fosters professional advancement and builds confidence for managing HR challenges.

Exam: For more information about the exam, call HRCI at 703-548-3440 or visit www.hrci.org/certification. You must register for the exam separately through the HRCI.

Please note that to earn either the PHR or SPHR designation candidates are encouraged to have at least two years of exempt-level experience in the HR field.

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Certification Eligibility Requirements (NEW for 2012)
Refunds and Cancellations
Special Accommodations

2012 Eligibility Requirements

PHR
1 year of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher
2 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree
4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

SPHR
4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher
5 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree
7 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

Eligibility Requirements for 2012 Exam Testing period:
PHR/SPHR
To be eligible for the exam, you must have two years of professional (exempt-level) HR work experience. The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) considers work done at a “professional level” as the equivalent of exempt-level work. For purposes of eligibility for the HR Certification Institute’s exams, professional experience includes supervisory responsibility and/or creative or original work that requires advanced HR knowledge. The two years of experience do not need to be current or sequential. But more recent experience is more likely to coincide with the exam’s content. The PHR/SPHR examination is computer administered two times per year. The current testing window is between May 1 - June 30, 2012.  Applications are accepted January 9- March 9, 2012. The late registration period is March 10 - April 13, 2012.

The next testing window is between December 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013.  Applications will be accepted July 9 -October 5, 2012.  The late registration period will be October 6 - November 9, 2012.

For more information about the exam, call HRCI at 703-548-3440 or visit www.hrci.org/HRcertification. You must register for the exam separately through the HRCI.

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Refunds and Cancellations

The Center for Corporate Education reserves the right to cancel any program for which minimum enrollment is not met prior to the program’s beginning date. If a program is canceled, participants will be notified, and the full registration fee will be refunded. The Center for Corporate Education reserves the right to postpone programs, limit enrollment, split or combine programs, change instructors or change locations.

SHRM Learning System: 
The Refund Policy for this course is as follows: 80% after the registration deadline, 50% after first class, no refunds thereafter (after second class).  No refunds will be given after five business days from program start date. Please allow 7 to 10 business days to process an approved refund. 

SHRM Essentials:
Program registrants unable to attend will receive a refund under the following conditions:
- 2 weeks prior to the event - registration cost minus 50%
- Less than 1 week prior to event - no refund given  
Please allow 7 to 10 business days to process an approved refund.

Special Accommodations

If a participant has a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires accommodations, the participant should contact the Center for Corporate Education by phone at (804) 828-3165 or by fax at (804) 828-6615 at least two weeks prior to the program. 

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