HR Certification & Recertification Training
Dear Colleague,
Congratulations on your desire to pursue professional certification. The faculty, materials, and practices we have assembled for the HR Synergy certification course will provide you with the very best preparation for the HRCI exam.
HR Synergy's faculty for this course is Masters-degree prepared and certified. You'll be learning from professionals who have accomplished what you seek to achieve. We want you to learn from the best.
We also understand how important adult learning models are to your success. We've worked with thousands of adult learners. Our faculty has first-hand knowledge of the ways in which highly interactive learning experiences result in greater comprehension and longer retention. Both will be essential for you to meet the high standards required for designation as a Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources.
Make no mistake - taking our course will be an intense experience. That's one of the reasons we allow only those sitting for the exam to enroll. You will find there is a significant benefit from interaction with other HR professionals seeking this level of accreditation.
If you're serious about getting certified, these are the courses for you.
George Denninghoff JD, MPA, SPHR
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Course Description
Class Schedule
Full Length 6 session, 11 Week (limited enrollment)
Our Materials
HRCI Testing & Eligibility Information
Registration
Re-Certification Credits
Distinguished Faculty
Our courses are co-sponsored by Thomas Nelson Community College.
For more information on Thomas Nelson Community College's Workforce Development programs, go to http://workforce.tncc.edu/
Course Description
Certification In Professional Human Resource Management
Human Resource Certification is the symbol of professional achievement. Beyond your experience and education,
the Professional in Human Resources, PHR, or Senior Professional in Human Resources, SPHR, designation signifies
that you have mastered the HR body of knowledge. The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) maintains the
nationally recognized standards set by individuals working in the profession. Our course is designed specifically
to meet those standards, following HRCI guidelines. Class size is limited so you are assured one-on-one communication
with peers and faculty. You must be eligible with in one year for the next HRCI examination at the time of enrollment.
Fall Class Schedule
Classes will start in September 2008 per the schedule below. The class will meet face-to-face every other week
for four hours. Additionally, discussion forums will be hosted using Blackboard and course-related information
will be available for you to access at any time.
Hampton Roads/Peninsula
Course begins September 9, 2008
Every other Tuesday Nights 6pm - 10pm
Thomas Nelson Community College
Workforce Training and Continuing Education
525 Butler Farm Road, Hampton III Building
Room 710
Hampton, VA 23666
Southside
Course begins September 10, 2008
Every other Wednesday Nights 6pm - 10pm
Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502
Tuition
Full length course including materials - $745
Full Length Course
We believe the six session course is your best bet for preparation. Our curriculum is designed to provide you
with all of the essential elements for successful test preparation.
What has made our course successful in the past?
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Online tests and other electronic media enhance learning and simulate actual exams.
Our state-of-the-art learning models and case studies help you comprehend the material, remember it longer and apply it on the job more effectively.
- Blended learning approach facilitates interaction with and inspiration from mentors and peers enhances your learning experience during and long after the course.
- Deepen your understanding through regularly scheduled chat sessions with our faculty members
- Access to additional test questions with immediate feedback on progress
- Communicate online with our instructors to get your questions answered quickly and conveniently
Your homework and classroom study is made easier with printed outlines of all material covered in the program.
Periodic examinations at critical points in the learning process ensure that you understand key concepts and standards before moving forward.
Our pledge to you to maintain the right size of class to enhance your learning experience. Our six session course is limited to 18 students.
All of our instructors are Masters Degree prepared or higher. They are also adjunct professors at various colleges and universities as well as full time practitioners.
Our Materials
We use what we believe are the best materials available for your preparation. While there is no one best method
of preparation HRCPs modules combined with our supplemental materials will give you the best return on your
preparation dollar. The unit descriptions are listed below. For additional information, visit The Human Resource Certification Preparation Program (hrcp.com).
Unit 1: Strategic Management
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Role of HR in Organizations
HR Control and Evaluation
HR Research
The Role of HR in International Business
Organizational Leadership and Management Theories
Ethics
Organizational Strategy
Organizational Environments
Organizational Design and Development
Employee Involvement Strategies
Unit 2: Workforce Planning and Employment
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Employment Discrimination
Human Resource Planning
Job Analysis, Job Description, and Job Specification
Recruitment
Selection
Organizational Exit
International HR Management
Unit 3: Human Resource Development
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Training and Development in the Organization
Strategic Alignment of Training and Development
Principles of Training and Development
Training and Development Techniques
Presenting the Training
Evaluation of Training Effectiveness
Training Programs
Performance Management
Change Management
Organizational Development (OD) Interventions
Unit 4: Total Rewards
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Compensation Philosophy and Strategy
The Wage-level Decision
Job Evaluation Methods
Job Pricing and Pay Rate Administration
Economic Factors Affecting Compensation
Incentive Compensation Systems
Employee Benefit Programs
Managing Employee Benefit Programs
Compensation Laws and Regulations
Tax and Accounting Treatment of Compensation and Benefit Programs
Evaluating Total Compensation Strategy & Program Effectiveness
International HR Compensation Issues
Unit 5: Employee and Labor Relations
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Early Labor Movement
Union Representation of Employees
Employer Unfair Labor Practices
Union Unfair Labor Practices, Strikes, and Boycotts
Collective Bargaining
Maintaining Nonunion Status
Grievance Systems
Employee Discipline Systems
Individual Employment Rights
Workforce Behavior Problems
Public Sector Labor Relations
Employee Attitudes and Satisfaction
International Labor Relations
Unit 6: Risk Management
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Laws and Regulations Relating to Occupational Safety, Health, and Security
Safety
Health
Security
Testing Eligibility Information from Human Resource Certification Institute
We recommend that you examine HRCIs web site for additional information on certification at The Human Resource Certification Institute at www.hrci.org.
You will find a certification handbook with all of the additional information to make your decision on the
level of exam to take and the method to register for the next session.
Re-Certification Credits
If you are a certified human resource professional through HRCI, you may apply your attendance at this
course toward re-certification credit on an hour- for-hour attendance basis.
Meet the distinquished HR Synergy Faculty
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Fall 2008 Certification
HR Synergy has received Dun & Bradstreet's highest possible Past Performance Evaluation™ rating. Based
on anonymous customer feedback, HR Synergy scored 40 points above the consulting industry's average. Our
customers overwhelmingly gave us high marks in reliability, cost, customer support and responsiveness.
Clients include:
Center for Naval Analysis
The Howmet Corporation
Alltel Communications
Gateway
Pre-Mix Industries
The POMOCO Group
NASA
Alcoa
Anheuser-Busch
Philip Morris
The College of William & Mary
SUNY
Thomas Nelson Community College
LifeNet
Liebherr Mining Equipment
County of York
County of Gloucester
Naval Public Works Center
Titan Industries
ZIM
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Virginia Air & Space Center
Norfolk Botanical Garden
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