Northern Illinois University

NIU Outreach - Professional Development & Training

Professional Human Resource
Management Certification Prep Program

SHRM's HR Management Certification Prep Program offered by NIU Outreach is designed to provide human resource professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the six functional areas of human resource management as defined by the profession.

This award-winning 13 week course serves as a review/study course for those seeking certification as Professional Human Resource (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resource (SPHR) through the exam process administered by the Human Resources Certificate Institute (HRCI).

Other professionals and HR specialists desiring an increased understanding of management issues will also find this course most beneficial for professional development purposes.

Topics covered include:

  • Strategic Management
  • Workforce Planning and Employment
  • Human Resource Development
  • Total Rewards
  • Employee and Labor Relations
  • Risk Management

In Partnership with SHRM (TM) Society for Human Resource Management


 

Event Number:  8959

Online registrants MUST use a credit card. Registrants paying by check should fill out and send in the Mail/Fax Registration Form



Traditional 13 Week Program
Location Fall 2008 Dates Time Price
NIU Rockford
8500 E. State Street
Rockford, IL
Mondays
September 8 - December 1
6-9 p.m. $1035 - SHRM members/NIU alumni**
NIU Hoffman Estates
5555 Trillium Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL
Wednesdays
September 10 - December 10
6-9 p.m. $1035 - SHRM members/NIU alumni**
NIU Naperville
1120 E. Diehl Rd.
Naperville, IL
Thursdays
September 11 - December 12
6-9 p.m. $1035 - SHRM members/NIU alumni**
Glenview
Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy 
2300 Patriot Blvd. 
Glenview, IL
Tuesdays
September 9 - December 2
6-9 p.m. $1035 - SHRM members/NIU alumni**
Joliet
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
Tuesdays
September 16 - December 9
6-9 p.m. $1035 - SHRM members/NIU alumni**
Fast Track Program - 6 Weeks
Location Spring 2008 Dates Time Price
NIU Naperville 
1120 E. Diehl Rd. 
Naperville, IL
Saturdays
October 11 - November 22
8:30 a.m.-
4:00 p.m.
$1035 - SHRM members/NIU alumni**

Registration Prices
Early registration discount applies up to 14 days prior to start of the program. $25 additional fee for registration within 13 days of class start.
$1150 - Participant
$1035 - SHRM members/NIU alumni**
$625 - Current NIU Graduate/Undergraduate Student ***
$725 - Students who have pre-purchased the 2008 Learning System materials
$150 - Refresher Student (Director approval required)

Course fees include the complete SHRM™ Learning system with computer-based study aids and instructor supplemental resources.

** To qualify for alumni pricing you need to be a member of the NIU Alumni Association. Click here for more information!

*** Current NIU Student price increases $50 for registration within 13 days of class start.

Sessions are taught by practicing corporate HR professionals and attorneys specializing in each area. Interactive sessions include case study discussions, lecture, question and answer sessions, and multiple choice tests reflecting the types of questions on the HRCI accreditation exams.

Participants who successfully complete the course, including those who choose not to take the HRCI exam, will receive Certificates of Completion from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and 3.6 CEUs from NIU Outreach.

This program is offered each fall and spring prior to the December and May examinations. For exam eligibility, application and fee information, visit http://www.shrm.org/hrci. NIU offers courses at multiple locations providing convenient access to the program. NIU also offers customized in-house courses for companies desiring to enroll multiple employees.

For details about this option phone (815) 732-6249.

Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for HR professionals seeking to enhance or advance their career as well as interested in pursuing an more detailed overview of HR management. This course is also ideal for experienced managers who are new to the HR field as well as HR managers and professionals planning on taking the PHR/SPHR certification exams.

Contact Hours
3.6 CEU's/36 contact hours

Cancellation Policy
At least 30 days prior to class start - refund less $50 processing fee; 10-29 days prior to class start -refund less $125 processing fee; 1-9 days prior to class start - no refund but may transfer to another class. 

Transfer Policy
At least 10 days prior to class start - $50; 1-9 days prior to class start - $100; After class start - $200.

HRCI
HRCI Approved Provider
HRCI requires 2 years of exempt level experience to be accepted as a candidate for certification.  Students within 1 year of graduation may take the exam but will not become certified until the experience requirement is met.  Any questions about qualifications/eligibility to take the exam should be directed to HRCI - www.hrci.org.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

Have a question or prefer to speak to a person?
Call 800-345-9472 Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (CST) for live assistance.

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