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SHRM Learning System
In conjunction with Society for Human Resource Management

Human resource certification preparation

Featuring the SHRM Learning System Course:   An intensive 12 week program designed primarily for individuals seeking certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Prepare for HR certification with the SHRM Learning System Course

If you’ve been intending to earn your Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation, it may be time to enroll in our updated and expanded HRCI exam preparation course.

We offer this program in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).   The curriculum, designed by subject matter experts, includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills.   As a certification preparation program, it consistently beats the national pass rate.

By attending our course, you get the added benefits of an experienced instructor, interaction with peers, and a structured classroom environment that enhances learning and helps you stay on track.   You’ll share real-world experiences with other HR professionals that can improve your workplace effectiveness immediately.

There’s never been a better time to pursue your PHR or SPHR designation.   With our blended approach, you’ll learn from printed workbooks, software, online tools and a dynamic classroom experience.

Learning modules cover a wide range of HR topics

The SHRM Learning System course provides an in-depth study of key areas in human resource management.   Course materials include six extensive modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities and associated knowledge defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI):

  • Strategic Management
    • Includes the role of HR in organizations, strategic planning, external environment, organizational structure/internal HR partners, measuring HR effectiveness, ethical issues, the legislative environment
  • Workforce Planning and Employment
    • Covers key legislation affecting employee rights, privacy and consumer protection, EEO/Affirmative Action, gender discrimination and harassment, organizational staffing, job analysis and documentation, recruitment, selection, employment practices, organizational exit, employee records management
  • Human Resource Development
    • Examines HRD assessment, design, development, implementation and evaluation, key legislation, adult learning and motivation, career development, developing leaders, organizational development, performance management
  • Compensation and Benefits
    • Includes key legislation, total compensation, pay administration, compensation systems, overview of benefit programs, government-mandated benefits, voluntary benefits, compensation and benefits for international employees, evaluating total compensation and communicating it to employees
  • Employee and Labor Relations
    • Covers key legislation, employee relations, employee involvement strategies, work rules in Union and Nonunion environments, communication of laws, regulations and organizational policies, discipline and resolving formal complaints, Union organizing, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining, strikes and secondary boycotts, public-sector labor relations, international employee and labor relations
  • Occupational Health, Safety and Security
    • Examines key legislation, safety, health and security


Designed to advance your career!

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

  • 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

Call for more information.


Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations must be made no later than 2 weeks prior to the class in order to be eligible for a full refund.
  • Registrants who fail to attend without giving proper notice are liable for the entire fee.
  • Companies will be billed for registrants not canceling in the stated time frame.
  • Substitutions may be made at any time.
For more information or to register, contact:
Richmond Corbin
April Teeters
EKU Workforce Education
Phone: 859-622-8405
Email: april.teeters@eku.edu
Donna Helton
EKU Workforce Education
Phone: 859-622-6716
Email: donna.helton@eku.edu

Certification information:

Please note that to earn either the PHR or SPHR designation candidates are required to have at least two years of exempt-level experience in the HR field.

While there is no single course of study that guarantees success on the HRCI exams, the SHRM Learning System has effectively helped thousands of individuals prepare for certification.

Don’t miss our upcoming session!  Take our course, earn your certification and get ready for career advancement!

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HRM Essentials of Human Resource Management
Certification Program

The SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Program provides an overview of the human resource function and covers real-life HR issues and today’s most vital and timely topics, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, orientation and training, and the employee performance process.

Improve your HR knowledge and effectiveness!

If you are new to human resources or simply want to strengthen your employee management skills, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Program is for you.   Knowledge of the essentials can make you a better manager, protect your company from needless litigation, and help advance your career.  

Offered in cooperation with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), this covers real-life HR issues, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, the employee performance process, and much more.

You’ll benefit from the shared experiences of your instructor and peers, learning techniques for handling HR challenges.   In addition, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion.

An introductory course...

This program is designed for junior-level human resources practitioners, and others involved with hiring or managing employees also benefit from the course.

These are typical job titles of participants who have completed the program:

HR specialist Administrative assistant HR administrator
HR generalist Trainer Small Business Owner
Office manager Executive assistant Admissions counselor
Staffing specialist Recruiter Manager

Learning modules cover a broad spectrum of topics!

This course provides important knowledge and skills you can use immediately in your day-to-day job:

Essentials of Human Resource Management

Gain a clear understanding of the HR function –

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • How the profession has evolved
  • Important steps and outcomes in the HR planning process

Employment Law in Your Workplace

Enhance your ability to apply key HR legislation -

  • Civil Rights Act
  • EEOC, Affirmative Action, and elements of the affirmative action plan
  • Pregnancy, Age and Disability legislation
  • Many other employee protection laws
Effective Recruitment and Selection Techniques

Gain important skills for selecting employees -

  • Recruiting methods and their effectiveness
  • Key selection tools
  • Adverse impact calculations
  • Interview biases
Basics of Compensation and Benefits

Learn the key elements of a total compensation system –

  • Framework for base pay, incentives, differentials and increases
  • Job analysis and documentation
  • Methods for job evaluation
  • Benefits commonly offered by employers
Orienting and Training Your Employees

Gain an understanding of orientation, development and training -

  • Training objectives
  • Effective adult learning, both on-the-job and off-the-job
  • Four levels of evaluation
Ensuring Quality Performance

Discover the purpose and process for performance appraisals -

  • Common appraisal methods and errors
  • Legal concepts surrounding the disciplinary process
  • Guideline for conducting disciplinary meetings

Course Information:

Click here to download the SHRM Essentials class schedule.

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations must be made no later than 2 weeks prior to the class in order to be eligible for a full refund.
  • Registrants who fail to attend without giving proper notice are liable for the entire fee.
  • Companies will be billed for registrants not canceling in the stated time frame.
  • Substitutions may be made at any time.
For more information or to register, contact:
Richmond Corbin
April Teeters
EKU Workforce Education
Phone: 859-622-8405
Email: april.teeters@eku.edu
Donna Helton
EKU Workforce Education
Phone: 859-622-6716
Email: donna.helton@eku.edu

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