This 12-week professional development program is designed for two audiences:

• Participants seeking continuing professional development and a broad overview of the field, and
• Participants preparing to take the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examinations administered by HRCI.

The program uses the SHRM® Learning System which is updated with current HR policies and legislation. As a professional development tool, the Learning System can increase a participant's knowledge of the field of human resources and provide current reference of HR practices. As a certification preparation tool, the Learning System has a measurable track record of success for those qualified to sit for the exam.

This course is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management. The course investment includes all course materials but does not cover registration for the PHR or SPHR examinations.

By enrolling in this course, you'll benefit from

• An experienced instructor
• Interaction with peers
• A dynamic classroom environment that enhances learning
• Classroom expectations and assignments that help you stay on track

2013 - City University of Seattle in Everett
Date:	Saturdays, September 14 through December 7 (No class on November 30)
Time:	1:00pm – 4:00pm
Course:	HR 401 Professional/Senior Professional Human Resource Management Preparation Course
Fee:	$1075 – Includes tuition and SHRM Learning System
2013 - City University of Seattle - Downtown Seattle
Date:	Saturdays, September 14 through December 7 (No class on November 30)
Time:	9:00am – 12:00pm
Course:	HR 401 Professional/Senior Professional Human Resource Management Preparation Course
Fee:	$1075 – Includes tuition and SHRM Learning System

Course Content

The SHRM Learning System Course features printed workbooks, over 1,500 test questions, an Online Resource Center, an interactive case study, and the SPHR Preparation Book, designed especially for SPHR candidates.

What will you learn?
The key to the success of the PHR/SPHR certification and the SHRM Learning System is the relevance of the content to the needs of today’s HR professionals. The SHRM Learning System teaches the following six modules covering the HR Certification Institute body of knowledge tested in PHR/SPHR exams.

Module 1: Strategic Business Management

• Role of HR in organizations
• HR strategy
• Evaluating the internal/external environment
• HR and the legislative and regulatory environment

Module 2: Workforce Planning and Employment

• Employee rights, privacy and consumer protection legislation
• Organizational staffing requirements
• Recruitment, selection and retention

Module 3: Human Resource Development

• Organizational development
• Training and development
• Talent management
• Performance management

Module 4: Total Rewards

• Compensation structure and systems
• Benefit programs
• Compensation and benefits legislation
• Administering and evaluating compensation and benefits programs

Module 5: Employee and Labor Relations

• Labor relations legislation
• Union organizing and collective bargaining
• Unfair labor practices
• Employee involvement and engagement

Module 6: Risk Management

• Organizational risk
• Workplace safety, health, security and privacy
• Risk management legislatio

Course participants will also receive the SPHR Preparation Book specifically designed for SPHR candidates.

Contact Kathy Herdeck at 425.438.4303 or 800.474.6849 or e-mail for a registration packet.

Registration deadline: All registrations must be received by September 10. Late registrations will be taken into consideration and handled on a space-available basis.

Program Requirements: There are no admission requirements to take this program, however certain criteria must be met for participants taking the PHR or SPHR exam. See exam requirements below.

PHR and SPHR Exam Requirements: To apply for either the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), candidates must have a combination of education and professional HR experience. For more information, see the certification information handbook or visit www.HRCI.org.

Other resources:

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)