About 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 are a knowledge seeker, would you like to advance your career through knowledge or you are interested in continuous learning and networking opportunities, then obtaining your professional certification is right for you.
If you have questions about earning your certification, please visit the HRCI website: www.hrci.org or call a representative at 1.866.898.4724 for answers to all your questions.
Philadelphia SHRM SPRING 2009 PHR/SPHR Study Group
A study group for Spring 2009 will be held every Thursday for 8 weeks starting Thursday, March 5th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. These study groups are designed to help HR professionals looking to advance their career by preparing to take the PHR/SPHR certification exam.
Participant Criteria:
- Must be Philadelphia SHRM members
- Should not be enrolled in the Villanova Certification program
If you fit in the above criteria and interested in registering for the group, please complete the online registration form below.
Philadelphia SHRM SPRING 2009
PHR/SPHR Study Group Registration |
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If you have questions about the overall study group, please contact our Certification Lead, Sheila Scanlon at 267-240-7820 or sheila@scanlon.com.
Villanova PHR/SPHR Preparation Classes
Philadelphia SHRM is once again partnering with Villanova University in offering the 13-week Villanova/SHRM Learning System Course for the Spring 2009 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 HR Certification Institute 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 the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the curriculum covers the 2009 HR Certification Institute Body of Knowledge. Designed by subject-matter experts, the program includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills. Besides being a powerful tool for PHR or SPHR certification preparation, this strategic course fosters professional advancement and builds confidence for managing HR challenges.
Class information will be posted for the Fall 2009 once finalized. You can download the Spring 2009 Brochure to obtain additional information.
Download Spring 2009 Brochure (PDF)
KPMG, LLP – 1601 Market Street, 36th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
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Monday evenings, January 26, 2009 – April 20, 2009, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Instructor: Stephen W. Oliver, MA, Learning and Organizational Development Consultant; Instructor – Villanova University, The Wharton School and Widener University |
Towers Perrin – Centre Square East, 26th Floor, 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Tuesday evenings, January 27, 2009 – April 21, 2009, 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
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Tuesday evenings, January 27, 2009 – April 21, 2009, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Instructor: James Kane, MS, SPHR, Director of Continuing Studies, Villanova University |
Villanova Conference Center – 601 County Line Road, Radnor, PA
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Wednesday evenings, January 28, 2009 – April 22, 2009, 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
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Alternate Saturdays – Classes will meet February 7, 21;
March 7, 21; and April 4, 18, 2009.
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Instructors: Brian Costello, MS, SPHR, Director of Human Resource Operations, Thomas Jefferson University |
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, online tools and a dynamic classroom experience. Each student will receive the 2009 SHRM Learning System and CD ROM, an SPHR Preparation Book for specialized SPHR training, and have access to the online Learning Resource Center for one year. For information regarding the HR Certification Institute 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 HR Certification Institute credit hours.
Register now. Classes fill quickly and space is limited. Isn’t it time you prepare for the PHR or SPHR certification exam? These valuable credentials will set you apart from other HR professionals and open the door to new career opportunities. Don’t miss our upcoming session. Take our preparatory course, earn your certification by passing the HR Certification Institute exam, and be ready for career advancement.
Spring 2009 classes will also be offered in West Chester; Malvern; Langhorne; Dresher; Northeast Philadelphia; Chambersburg; York; 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 Office 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. |
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