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Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management (PHRM)

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School of Adult and Continuing Education
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ace@rmu.edu
412-397-6472 phone
412-281-5539 fax

This SHRM Learning System course provides an overview of key areas in human resource management. Materials include six modules corresponding to the six functional areas, responsibilities and associated knowledge as defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HR Certification Institute). 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 the HR Certification Institute.

Besides being a powerful tool to help you prepare for the PHR or SPHR certification exams, the course provides professional development for you and your staff by laying a solid foundation for managing the HR challenges you face in today's work environment. It provides a current reference of HR practices, broadens the perspective of functional specialists, and strengthens individual competencies and productivity.

Who Should Attend
The course is designed for managers and staff with experience in general management or human resource management, including:

  • HR practitioners seeking professional development to enhance or advance their careers
  • Experienced managers new to the HR field
  • Mid-level managers pursuing career change or promotion
  • HR professionals planning to take 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

Certification Information
To earn the PHR or SPHR designation, candidates must have at least two (2) years of exempt-level experience in the HR field. If you have questions regarding the PHR or SPHR exams, please visit www.hrci.org, call the HR Certification Institute at 800-283-7476 (option 4) or e-mail hrci@shrm.org.

 
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