Certificate in Human Resources Management
Prepare to take the National SPHR® or PHR® examinations
Merrimack College, in cooperation with the Society of Human Resources Society (SHRM®), offers a 33-hour program, which includes the SHRM® Learning System, to help human resources professionals prepare for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification examinations administered by Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI®).
The Merrimack College - Professional Education SPHR program earned the
2008 Certificate of Recognition award for achieving 100% pass rate
on the SPHR Dec 2007 - Jan 2008 exam window.
Also the Professional Education PHR/SPHR program is consistently recognized
by the SHRM for exceeding the national pass rates on both the
PHR and SPHR certification exams.
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
- 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
- PHR-level professionals seeking to “upgrade” their certification to SPHR.
Program Description:
The following are the program modules. Each module includes comprehensive readings to enhance your knowledge, real world application exercises, pre-test practice sheets, glossary, index and a bibliography.
Module 1: Strategic Management
- 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
- HR and the Legislative and Regulatory Environment
Module 2: Workforce Planning and Employment
- Key Legislation Affecting Employee Rights
- Key Legislation Affecting Privacy and Consumer Protection
- Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
- Gender Discrimination & Harassment in the Workplace
- Organizational Staffing Requirements
- Job Analysis and Documentation
- Recruitment
- Flexible Staffing
- Selection and Retention
- Organizational Exit
- Employee Records Management
Module 3: Human Resources Development
- Key Legislation
- HR Development & the Organization
- Organizational Development Initiatives
- Adult Learning and Motivation
- Training and Development
- Talent Management
- Developing Leaders
- Performance Management
Module 4: Total Rewards
- Key Compensation Legislation
- Total Compensation & the Strategic Focus of the Organization
- Compensation Structure
- Compensation Systems
- Introduction to Benefit Programs & Key Benefits Legislation
- Government-Mandated Benefits
- Defered Compensation Plans
- Health-Care Benifits
- Other Nonstatutory Benefits
- Compensation & Benefit Programs for International Employees
- Evaluating the Total Compensation System & Communicating It to Employees
Module 5: Employee & Labor Relations
- Key Legislation Affecting Employee & Labor Relations
- Employee Relations & Organizational Culture
- Employee Involvement Strategies
- Measuring Employee Attitudes
- Policies, Procedures, and Work Rules
- Discipline and Complaint Resolution
- Labor Relations and Union Organizing
- Unfair Labor Practices
- Collective Bargaining
- Strikes & Secondary Boycotts
Module 6: Risk Management
- Organizational Risk
- Key Legislation
- Safety, Health, Security, Privacy
Merrimack College’s instructor-led training consists of eleven sessions held one evening a week for 3 hours each evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Enrollment is limited. Register early to secure your place.
Tuition $1295, this cost includes the SHRM learning package.
To register call 978-837-5154 or register on-line at: www.merrimack.edu/profedreg
Class Schedule
Fall 2009
Sept 21, 2009 to December 7, 2009 (11 Mondays - 6PM to 9PM)
Sept 29, 2009 to December 8, 2009 (11 Tuesdays - 6PM to 9PM)
Winter 2010
January 25, 2010 to April 12, 2010 (11 Mondays - 6PM to 9PM)
February 2, 2010 to April 13, 2010 (11 Tuesdays - 6PM to 9PM)
Certification Information:
To apply for the PHR designations, candidates must have at least two years of exempt-level experience in the HR field.
To register for the PHR or SPHR exams, visit www.shrm.org/hrci, or call HRCI at 800-283-7476.
While no single course of study guarantees success on the HRCI exams, thousands of professionals have used the SHRM® Learning System to prepare for the exams.
Instructor:
Michael Brink, SPHR, most recently was director, Human Resources for Charles River Laboratories, where he was responsible for providing HR management resources and oversight to facilities throughout North America which included: strategic support in designing and implementing programs, organizational development, performance management, recruiting and retention and compensation management. He has more than 25 years of senior level experience in a wide variety of industries and all aspects of the human resource function including recruiting, compensation, employee relations, strategic planning and employee development. He holds a M.Ed. in Adult and Career Counseling from Northeastern University and a B.A. in Sociology from St. Lawrence University.
Refund Policy:
Students are entitled to a refund of tuition according to the following schedule:
Prior to the first class meeting 100%
Prior to the second class meeting 75%
After the second class meeting 0%
Notice of withdrawal must be in writing. Refunds will be granted according to the date of receipt of the notice by the Professional Education office.
For more information contact:
Dorothy Zanni, Director of IT and Industry Programs
email: Dorothy.Zanni@merrimack.edu
phone: 978-837-5154