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TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS
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 HR Certification Institute (HRCI®):
Strategic Management
- Role of HR in organizations
- Strategic planning process
- Assessing the internal environment
- Scanning the external environment
- Evaluating HR's strategic contributions
- Ethical issues affecting organizations
- HR and the legislative and regulatory environment
Human Resource Development
- Key legislation
- HRD and the organization
- Organizational development initiatives
- Adult learning and motivation
- Training and development
- Talent management
- Developing leaders
- Performance management
Employee and Labor Relations
- 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
- Strikes and secondary boycotts
Workforce Planning and Employment
- 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
- Employee records management
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 for international employees
- Evaluating the total rewards system and communicating it to employees
Risk Management
- Examines organizational risk
- Key legislation
- Safety
- Health
- Security
- Privacy
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COURSE MATERIALS
Course materials include six extensive print modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge defined by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI®). The SHRM Learning System® also offers a variety of study features that reinforce concepts and help you 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 formatted to mimic the current HRCI® exam experience
- An interactive case study featuring real-life scenarios to test 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® eResource Center, featuring HR updates, webcasts, test-taking tips, related links, and eFlashcards that can be printed or downloaded to a PDA.
- Two new free webcasts on union organizing and collective bargaining available through the resource center. Other archived webcasts highlighting essential topics are available 24 hours a day.
Multimedia Preparation Includes:
- Pre-test to gauge current knowledge
- Print-based reading and progress checks
- Two module-specific tests for each module to check mastery of key information
- eFlashcards to review key HR terms, and legislation can be printed or downloaded to a Pocket PC or Palm hand-held device
- Post-test that mirrors the HRCI® testing format
The SHRM Advantage
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. SHRM 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 shrm.org for more information.
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CERTIFICATE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
12 Week Classes - To receive a Certificate of Completion from George Mason University and SHRM, participants cannot have more than three absences. Participants also must complete the Pre-Test & Post-Test PLUS all Module tests on learnhrm.com online by the deadline specified by your instructor.
7 Week Classes - To receive a Certificate of Completion from George Mason University and SHRM, participants cannot have more than one absence. Participants also must complete the Pre-Test & Post-Test PLUS all Module tests on learnhrm.com online by the deadline specified by your instructor.
Online Classes - To receive a Certificate of Completion from George Mason University and SHRM, participants must complete the Pre-Test & Post-Test PLUS all Module tests on learnhrm.com online by the deadline specified by your instructor.
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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 who need credits for PHR® and 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 who need education credits for other designations or certification renewals
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SHRM LEARNING SYSTEM® ONLINE
Please click here for information about the SHRM Learning System® online.
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PDF BROCHURE
Please click here to download the PDF brochure for the Human Resource Management program.
This brochure and the registration form for this course require Adobe Reader. Click here to download the latest version of Adobe Reader.
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INSTRUCTORS
To better serve our students, George Mason University requires all HR Certificate instructors to be SPHR® certified and they must retake the SPHR® exam every three years.
Please click here for a list of our human resource instructors.
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EVALUATION COMMENTS
- I would recommend this course to anyone I know. It was truly phenomenal. –Spring 2009 student
- Never even wanted to miss a class because I knew I would get so much information. –Spring 2009 student
- Provided in-depth knowledge on so many angles that I have not worked with yet. –Spring 2009 student
- This course met and exceeded my expectations. The material was clear and communicated well. –Spring 2009 student
- Course exceeded my expectations! Very thorough and it was like a summary of key points from my undergraduate and graduate degrees in HR. –Fall 2008 participant
- I was able to use the information right away in some areas of that were being questioned in my employment. –Fall 2008 participant
- The course provided a lot of great information I will use on the job. I feel that it prepared me adequately for the PHR exam. –Fall 2008 participant
- I have gained more knowledge and confidence to perform the essential functions of an HR manager function. –Fall 2008 participant
- This class exceeded my expectations in every way. –Spring 2008 participant
- Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! –Spring 2008 participant
- By taking this course, I feel I have gained valuable HR insight not only from the materials but also from the instructor and fellow HR professionals. I feel the content and how it was taught to us will prove valuable upon taking the exam. –Spring 2008 participant
- Enjoyed discussing "real life" HR events/issues from our workplaces and how they applied to our materials. Instructor gave excellent examples and did a great job facilitating class participation. -Spring 2007 participant
- This was an excellent course with lots of useful information for the exam as well as for the HR field. -Spring 2007 student
- Great course - A must for all HR professionals to complete! -Spring 2007 student
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PHR® and SPHR® CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
PHR® and SPHR® certification exams are administered by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI®). Please note that university course fees are separate from HRCI® examination fees. Contact HRCI® for certification exam information, exam registration and exam fees. To be eligible to sit for either the PHR® or SPHR® examination, candidates must have a minimum of two years of HR exempt-level experience. You can attend these classes without the two years of experience, but you will not be eligible to sit for the certification exam.
All certification testing is computer-based and conducted at the 250 Prometric Test Centers around the country. For best results, schedule your certification exam for a date that is after the end of your particular class section. For information on the exam and how to register, visit www.hrci.org.
While no single course of study guarantees success on the HRCI® examinations, thousands of individuals have used the SHRM Learning System® to effectively prepare for the exams.
| PHR/SPHR Test Dates |
To avoid a late fee, register for your exam by: |
| May 1 – June 30, 2009 |
March 13, 2009 |
| December 1, 2009 – January 31, 2010 |
October 9, 2009 |
This program has been approved for 33 recertification credit hours toward PHR®, SPHR®, and GPHR® recertification through HRCI®.
If you have any further questions regarding the PHR® or SPHR® exams, please visit www.hrci.org, call HRCI® at 866-898-4724, or send an e-mail to info@hrci.org.
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