SHRM Learning System Course
The UW-Madison Small Business Development Center will be hosting a SHRM Learning System Course starting September 3, 2008. This program is designed to help human resource professionals prepare for the PHR/SPHR certification exams.
The UW-Madison course has average pass rates well above the national averages compared to those not taking the course in the last two years.
| UW-Madison participants pass rates: | National average pass rates |
PHR = 90% SPHR = 77% |
PHR = 63% SPHR = 58% |
Exam preparation
The SHRM Learning System Course is not required to take the PHR/SPHR exam but, we believe that it is the best preparation strategy available and it will greatly increase your chance to pass the exam the first time. The benefits of preparing with the course versus self-study or self-directed study groups are:
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Structured process ensures all areas of study will be discussed, studied and worked on every week for ten weeks.
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Comprehensive materials addressing the six areas of the exam.
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Networking with other HR professionals who have different strengths and expertise within the field.
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Facilitated by an experienced HR professional instructor who has taken the exam himself and has more than 20 years HR experience.
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Get comfortable with the exam process with pre-test and post-tests and simulated test questions.
Course Description
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 www.hrci.org .
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.
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
- Other mid-level managers pursuing career change or promotion
- HR professionals planning to take the PHR or SPHR certification exams
Program Benefits
Career advancement: This course is strategic in nature, preparing HR professionals for career advancement opportunities. The course features open, interactive forums and "real-world" application exercises to effectively reinforce the key concepts of each session.
Cost-effective learning: Participants minimize travel expenses for professional development. This excellent, twelve week, instructor led course is only $400 more than buying the materials for self study!
Practitioner-focused and competency-based: The curriculum is designed by subject matter experts and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills.
Tuition reimbursement: Many participants will be eligible to apply for employer tuition reimbursement.
Action-oriented curriculum: The course provides opportunities for HR professionals to network, share "real-world" experiences, and apply what they've learned to the workplace.
Recertification credits: Certified HR professionals can earn credits toward PHR/SPHR recertification. Completion of the course provides 3.6 Continuing Education Units from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Convenient hours: Local, evening hours course which is attractive to busy professionals.
Location
Grainger Hall
Schedule
Twelve Wednesday evenings
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
