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The SHRM Learning System® Course is designed to provide you with an overview of key areas in human resource management. Materials include six 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.
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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.
For those who desire, the SHRM Learning System® course may be taken for undergraduate credit. Participants who choose this option may typically apply the credits earned in the course toward Catholic University's Certificate in Human Resource Management or bachelor's degree.
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.
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Program 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 the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI):
Strategic Management
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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
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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.
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Human Resource Development
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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
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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
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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
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Examines organizational risk, key legislation, safety, health, security, and privacy.
Course participants will also receive an SPHR Preparation Book for specialized SPHR training. Besides being a powerful tool for PHR® or SPHR® certification preparation, this strategic course fosters professional advancement and builds confidence for managing HR challenges.
Program Benefits
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 HRCI exam experience
- An interactive case study featuring real-life scenarios to text students' ability to apply concepts learned throughout the course
- SPHR Preparation Book, designed specifically for SPHR candidates, focuses on the strategic-thinking approach of the SPHR exam
- Access to the SHRM Learning System® Online Resource Center, featuring HR updates, Webcasts, test-taking tips, related links, feedback opportunities, and eFlashcards that can be printed or downloaded to a PDA.
Multimedia Preparation Includes:
- Pretest 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
- Posttest that mirrors the HR Certification Institute testing format.
And, a special feature of CUA's SHRM program:
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. All certification testing is computer-based and conducted at the 250 Prometric Test Centers around the country. The next testing period is May 1 through June 30, 2010. For best results, schedule your certification exam for a date that is after the end of your class. Information on the PHR and SPHR exams is available on the HR Certification Institute Web site, by calling HRCI at 866-898-HRCI, or by e-mailing them at info@hrci.org.
There is no single course of study that guarantees success on the HRCI examinations, but thousands of individuals have used the SHRM Learning System® to study for the exams. 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 may not use outdated materials
About the SHRM Learning System®
SHRM educational products are developed according to the highest quality standards. HR professionals and subj ect 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. Over 30,000 HR professionals have purchased the SHRM Learning System® during the last year 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.
Web-Based Learning Supplements
Gain additional test-taking experience and increase performance on the certification exams! Web-based features available with this course include pre- and post-tests, module-specific tests, rationale feedback or links to module content, application questions, glossary, e-flashcards, and reporting features. In the classroom and with the Web-based supplements, participants have the opportunity to improve their test-taking skills with almost 1000 different sample questions! Many participants have commented on how valuable these supplements have been in helping them prepare for the certification exams.
Course Schedule
Spring 2010
For your convenience, CUA is offering three sections of the SHRM Learning System® in Spring 2010:
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Non-Credit
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Course #
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Title
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Times
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Location
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This section is offered in cooperation with:
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MPD 353
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Human Resource Management
(SHRM Learning System®)
Instructor:
TBA
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Wednesdays,
6:10 - 9:40 pm
March 3 – May 5, 2010.
(No class, 3/10)
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This section is offered in cooperation with:
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MPD 353
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Human Resource Management
(SHRM Learning System®)
Instructor:
TBA
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Thursdays,
5:30 - 9:30 pm
March 4 – May 6, 2010.
(No class on 3/11 and 4/1)
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MPD 353
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Human Resource Management
(SHRM® Learning System)
Instructor:
TBA
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Meets the following five Saturdays:
March 20 & 27, April 10 & 24, and May 8, 2010.
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Montgomery County, MD
Location:
TBA
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Instructors
Catholic University uses only instructors who possess solid academic credentials, practical HR experience, and either PHR or SPHR certification to teach the SHRM Learning System. The instructor for each course is listed in the table above.
Cost/Fees
Non-Credit: $1,095 (includes the SHRM Learning System® course materials)
- SHRM, HRA-NCA & MCSHRM Members: $995
The SHRM Learning System® course registration fee includes the SHRM Learning System® course materials - six workbooks that are based upon the HRCI test specifications and a certificate of completion. Each module includes:
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In-depth readings to expand your knowledge and reinforce what you already know.
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Application exercises that ask you to apply the information to "real-world" situations.
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Periodic progress checks, with approximately 300 printed questions located throughout the course, to continually reinforce your learning, ensure your retention of the reading materials and provide test-taking practice.
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A glossary of terms to make it easier to review key terms.
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An index to help locate and review specific topics.
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A bibliography for further research topics of interest.
The course also includes:
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A software component that is designed to help increase performance on certification exams and encourage more strategic thinking on HR issues.
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Individual post-module testing that allows you to assess your HR knowledge in each functional area.
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A Guide to Smart Test Taking to help improve your test-taking skills.
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Reference charts of important legislation, case law and commonly used acronyms.
Refund Policy
Registrants who cancel in writing at least three business days before the start of the course may receive a full refund. A substitute may attend if we receive notification at least one business day before the start of the program. Please note that you will not be dropped from the course for non-attendance.
If The Catholic University of America cancels the course, a full refund will be given. CUA's Metropolitan School of Professional Studies reserves the right to substitute instructors, change the day a program meets, or cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events.
Location/Parking
Most classes are offered on the Catholic University campus. Directions, and a map of the campus, are available at http://admissions.cua.edu/undergrad/visiting/. The campus is adjacent to a Metrorail stop (Brookland-CUA / Red line). If you prefer to drive, you will need to obtain a parking permit from Catholic University's Department of Public Safety -- after you receive confirmation of registration.
Registration Form
To register by fax, please send your completed application/registration form to (202) 319-6032. As the course approaches, you will receive an e-mail with information regarding how to obtain course materials, pay for tuition, secure a parking permit, etc.
To register by mail, complete the application/registration form and send it with a check made payable to The Catholic University of America.
Mail to:
SHRM Program (Pangborn 334)
Metropolitan School of Professional Studies
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20064
Please list only one person per registration form and allow adequate time before the start of the course for us to process your registration. Confirmation will be e-mailed to you upon final processing of your registration. (Confirmations are not sent upon receipt - only after the registration has been processed. We typically do not start sending registration confirmations until about one month before the class begins.)
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