Le Moyne College

Preparation Course for PHR/SPHR Certification Exam

The Human Resource Management Program preparation course for the PHR/SPHR certification exams for Fall 2010 shall be offered on Monday evenings, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, from September 13th through December 6th. This program is offered by the Center for Continuing Education at Le Moyne College in conjunction with the Central New York Society for Human Resource Management (CNY SHRM). 

Who should attend?

  • Human resource staff members pursuing advancement
  • Human resource employees with limited experience
  • Employee benefits directors
  • Employee relations managers/supervisors
  • Training directors
  • Senior managers in new positions within the human resources field
  • Mid-level managers seeking career change or enhancement

Program Content

This program prepares participants for the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) national examination for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) accreditation. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive recognition from Le Moyne College and SHRM National.

The not-for-college-credit program is also designed for those seeking continuous professional development and a broad overview of the human resources field.

The program content includes:

Module One: Strategic management

  • Role of HR in Organizations
  • Strategic Planning Process
  • Scanning the External Environment
  • Organizational Structure & Internal HR Partners
  • Measuring HR Effectiveness
  • Ethical Issues Affecting HR
  • HR & the Legislative Environment

     

    Module Two: Workforce Planning & Employment

  • Key Legislation Affecting Employee Rights, Privacy & Consumer Protection
  • Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
  • Gender Discrimination & Harassment
  • Organizational Staffing Requirements
  • Job Analysis & Documentation
  • Recruitment
  • Flexible Staffing
  • Selection
  • Employment Practices
  • Organizational Exit
  • Employee Records Management

     

    Module Three: Human Resource Development

  • Key Legislation
  • HRD & the Organization
  • Adult Learning & Motivation
  • Assessment of HRD Needs
  • HRD Program Design & Development
  • HRD Program Implementation
  • Evaluating HRD Effectiveness
  • Career Development
  • Developing Leaders
  • OD Initiatives
  • Performance Management
  • Module Four: Total Rewards

  • Key Legislation
  • Total Compensation & the Strategic Focus of the Organization
  • Pay Administration
  • Compensation Systems
  • Introduction to Benefit Programs
  • Government-Mandated Benefits
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Compensation & Benefit Programs for International Employees
  • Evaluating the Total Compensation System & Communicating It to Employees

     

    Module Five: Employee & Labor Relations

  • Key Legislation Affecting Employee & Labor Relations
  • Employee Relations & Organizational Culture
  • Employee Involvement Strategies
  • Positive Employee Relations
  • Work Rules in Union & Nonunion Environments
  • Effective Communication of Laws, Regulations, & Organizational Policies
  • Discipline & Formal Complaint Resolution
  • Union Organizing
  • Unfair Labor Practices
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Strikes & Secondary Boycotts
  • Public-Sector Labor Relations
  • International Employee & Labor Relations

     

    Module Six: Risk Management

  • Key Legislation
  • Safety
  • Health
  • Security
  • Instructors

    Mary Anne Ciccarelli, SPHR, Director of Human Resources, Syracuse Model Neighborhood.

    Nick Romano , SPHR, Senior Director of Human Resources, Par Technology Corporation.

    Christine List , SPHR, Human Resource Specialist, Rock Tenn Solvay Mill.

     

    Cost/Registration Information

     

    $925 for SHRM members and $995 for non-SHRM members.

    Registration is currently ongoing and is on a first come, first serve basis. The registration and payment deadline for Fall 2010 is September 3rd. There is a late fee of $50. The deadline for a full refund of tuition is September 14th. Registration is limited to 30 participants and is based on the date of registration receipt. The fee includes all course materials: books, CD-ROM, Internet learning materials and Internet update access.

    A confirmation letter and map will be mailed to you upon receipt of your registration.

    The cost of the PHR/SPHR exam is NOT included.

    To receive a refund, cancellations must be made in writing and the date shall be announced.

    Download a program application form (pdf)

    For information and an application for a CNY-SHRM scholarship visit www.cnyshrm.org
    Deadline to submit your applications for scholarships for Fall 2010 is August 30th.

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