The newly approved California state certification for HR professionals will start in January 2008 – however you must be PHR or SPHR certified in order to sit for the state certification! Sign up for this PHR/SPHR Certifcation preparation course to obtain the certification necessary to be a recognized leader in the HR field.

 Spring 2008 

Two PHR/SPHR Preparation course sessions are offered for the convenience of busy HR professionals!

1.  Weekday Evening Option  

BUS 813 - Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm offered February 4 - April 21, 2008 (12 sessions)

Instructor is JoAnn Senger, MA, SPHR.  Registration number is 3752.

Class Fee: $1,295.00 (Fee includes SHRM Learning System™ manuals, Learning system software or CD Rom, access to Resource Center, instructor handouts, and 36 hours of classroom instructions.)

Location:  The course is held in our convenient CSUCI Graduate/Professional center at 501 Marin St., Suite 230 Thousand Oaks, CA - off Hillcrest Ave. (across from the Oaks mall). Parking is convenient and free!

JOANN SENGER, MA, SPHR, founder and President of Senger Services, a human resource consulting firm with specialty in compensation and benefits.  Author of  "Designing a Not-for-Profit Compensation System".

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2.  Every other Saturday Option

BUS 813 - Saturdays 9:00am - 3:30pm on February  16, March 1, 15, 29 & April 12 & 26, 2008. (6 sessions)

Instructor is Franceen Fallett, MBA, SPHR. Registration number is 3753.

Class Fee: $1,295.00 (Fee includes SHRM Learning System™ manuals, Learning system software or CD Rom, access to Resource Center, instructor handouts, and 36 hours of classroom instructions.)

Location:  The course is held in our convenient CSUCI Graduate/Professional center at 501 Marin St., Suite 230 Thousand Oaks, CA - off Hillcrest Ave. (across from the Oaks mall). Parking is convenient and free!

FRANCEEN FALLETT, MBA, SPHR, human resource management consultant and trainer specializing in performance improvement, employee and management development, strategic planning and outplacement.

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 Course Description

The SHRM® Learning System Course is designed to provides you with 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 as defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The program is offered in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as study material for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examinations administered by HRCI.

Besides being a powerful tool to assist you in preparing for the PHR or SPHR certification exams, the SHRM® Learning System Course also provides professional development for you and your HR Department. The course provides a solid foundation for managing the HR challenges you face in today's demanding work environment; it supplies a current reference of HR practices, broadens the perspective of functional specialists, and strengthens individual competencies and productivity.  Class discussions broaden your understanding of HR topics as well as builds a professional network.

Program Topics

Module One: Strategic Management - this module includes the role of human resources in organizations, the strategic planning process, assessing the internal environment, scanning the external environment, evaluating HR's strategic contributions, ethical issues Affecting organizations, and Human Resources and the legislative and regulatory environment .

Module Two: Workforce Planning and Employment - this module covers key legislation affecting employee rights, 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, and employee records management.

Module Three: Human Resource Development - this module examines key legislation, human resource development and the organization, organizational development initiatives, adult learning and motivation, assessment of HRD Needs, training and development, evaluating effectiveness, talent management, developing leaders, and performance management. 

Module Four: Total Rewards - this module 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 non-statutory benefits, compensation and benefit programs for international employees, and evaluating the total rewards system and communicating it to employees.

 

Module Five: Employee and Labor Relations - this module 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.

 

Module Six: Risk Management - this module examines organizational risk, key legislation, safety, health, security, and prvacy.

 

Who Should Attend

The course is specifically designed for managers and staff with experience in general management or human resource management:

• HR practitioners seeking professional development to enhance or advance their career

• Experienced managers who are new to the human resource field

• Other mid-level managers pursuing career change or promotion

• HR professionals planning to take the PHR or SPHR certification exams

• HR professionals pursuing a broad overview of human resource management

• HR specialists desiring a broader understanding of human resource management

Program Benefits

• Career advancement: This course is strategic in nature, preparing HR professionals for career advancement opportunities. The course features open, interactive forums and “real-world” case studies to effectively reinforce the key concepts of each session.<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O />

• Cost-effective learning: Participants minimize travel expenses for professional development.

• Practitioner-focused and competency-based: The curriculum is designed by subject matter experts and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills.

• Tuition reimbursement: Many participants will be eligible to apply for employer tuition reimbursement. The SHRM Learning System price is wrapped into the overal course fee.

• Action-oriented curriculum: The course provides opportunities for HR professionals to network, share “real-world” experiences, and apply what they learn to the workplace.

• Recertification credits: Certified HR professionals can earn credits toward PHR/SPHR recertification.

Certification Information

Please note that to earn either the PHR or SPHR designation, candidates must have at least two (2) years of exempt-level experience in the HR field.

Don't delay in taking your career to the next level!  The next PHR/SPHR testing window is May 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008. There is no single course of study that guarantees success on the HRCI examinations, but those who use the SHRM® Learning System have the highest pass rate. Course content reflects the general body-of-knowledge tested by the Human Resource Certification Institute. This course of study will in no way guarantee or assure success on the HRCI exam. Students must use the most recent edition of the SHRM® Learning System for this course and are strongly advised not to use outdated materials.  Additional information can be found at www.hrci.org or by calling HRCI at 1-800-283-7476, Option #4

About the SHRM® Learning System

SHRM educational products are developed according to the highest quality standards. HR professionals and subject matter experts review all course materials to ensure accurate, real-life applications. In addition, SHRM programs are “living documents” – improvements and revisions are included in each reprint to incorporate the latest changes in HR practices and legislation. The official SHRM® Learning System is developed in partnership with the Holmes Corporation, one of the nation’s leading instructional design firms. Thousands of HR professionals have purchased the SHRM® Learning System to expand the HR professional’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to deal with crucial issues facing the profession. This dedication to excellence allows you to rest assured that when you select this course, it will meet the development needs of your staff as well as the constraints of your schedule and your budget. Tuition pricing includes the cost of the SHRM® Learning System.  Call today for current pricing and applicable discounts!

 For further information, call (805) 437-2748 or email exed@csuci.edu