“The ultimate goal of Certification in Human Resources is to differentiate knowledge superior practitioners.” - Jason Fertig, 2007
Are you a knowledge seeker?
Would you like to advance your career through knowledge?
Are you interested in continuous learning and networking opportunities?
Well, if you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you should stay in touch with Human Resources by obtaining your professional certification.
What is Certification?
Certification is a voluntary action by a professional group to establish a system to grant recognition to professionals who have met a stated level of training and work experience. Certifications differ from certificate programs because they include an experience component.
If you have questions about earning your certification, please contact our Certification expert, Cobi Duncan at Cobi.Duncan@phl.org.
PREPARE FOR PHR/SPHR CERTIFICATION
PURSUE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EARN 39 HRCI RECERTIFICATION CREDIT HOURS
LOCAL CLASSES START
LATE AUGUST/EARLY SEPTEMBER 2008
PPhiladelphia SHRM is once again partnering with Villanova University in offering the 13-week Villanova/SHRM Learning System Course for the Fall 2008 semester. If you’ve been planning to earn your Professional Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) designation, now is the time to enroll in Villanova’s updated and expanded HRCI exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning System®. This program is also ideal for certified HR professionals seeking PHR/SPHR recertification credits or individuals wanting professional development.
Villanova University is a National leader in providing the SHRM Learning System course within an instructor-led and on-line environment. The Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management program is offered in full partnership with SHRM, and it covers all six functional areas, responsibilities and associated knowledge defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The curriculum is designed by subject-matter experts and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills.
KPMG, LLP – 1601 Market Street, 36th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
Monday evenings, August 25, 2008 – November 24, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Stephen W. Oliver, MA, Training and Organizational Development Consultant; Instructor – The Wharton School and Widener University
Villanova Conference Center – 601 County Line Road, Radnor, PA
Tuesday evenings, September 2, 2008 – November 25, 2008,
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: James Kane, MS, SPHR, Associate Director of Human Resources, Villanova University
Towers Perrin – Centre Square East, 26th Floor, 1500 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday evenings, September 3, 2008 – November 26, 2008,
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Douglas H. Allen, MS, SPHR, Vice President, Human Resources, Cooper University Hospital
Villanova Conference Center – 601 County Line Road, Radnor, PA
Wednesday evenings, September 3, 2008 – November 26, 2008,
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This class is geared for the experienced HR professional preparing for the SPHR exam.
Instructor: James P. McHale, MBA, SPHR, President, Strategic Source, Inc.; Instructor – Gwynedd-Mercy College
Villanova Conference Center –601 County Line Road, Radnor, PA
Alternate Saturdays – Classes will meet September 13, 27;
October 11, 25; and November 8, 22. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Instructors: Brian Costello, MS, SPHR, Director of Human Resource Operations, Thomas Jefferson University; Susan Warner, JD, SPHR, President/General Counsel, Human Resource Trouble Shooters
There’s never been a better time to pursue your PHR or SPHR designation. With Villanova’s blended approach, you will learn from printed workbooks, software, on-line tools and a dynamic classroom experience. Each student will receive the 2008 SHRM Learning System and CD ROM, and have access to the on-line Learning Resource Center for one year. For information regarding the HRCI certification exam, please go to www.HRCI.org to learn more about testing windows, deadlines, exam fees and how to apply for the exam. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management from Villanova University as well as 3.9 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s). For those taking the course for recertification purposes, successful completion will result in the awarding of 39 HRCI credit hours.
Fall 2008 classes will also be offered in West Chester; Malvern; Langhorne; Dresher; Pottstown; Harrisburg; and Newark, DE. The Wednesday night class at the Villanova Conference Center is designed for the experienced HR professional preparing for the SPHR examination. Register today by contacting the Department of Continuing Studies at 610-519-4310. You can also visit www.continuingstudies.villanova.edu for more information, and to complete your registration process on-line.
