Professional/Senior Professional in Human Resources

The Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University is recognized as one of the Midwestern United States most prestigious business schools, accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Through our Continuing Professional Education Program, you can gather the necessary information you need to pass the national examination and earn your Senior Professional or Professional in Human Resources certification. Our pass rates are among the highest in the nation, with recent classes achieving a 100% pass-rate on the national examination. It is a great time to become a Human Resources Professional through the Meinders School of Business.

Program Information
Specialized training is essential in order for the Human Resource Professional to keep pace with the staggering changes. To assist you meet this challenge, Oklahoma City University has partnered with SHRM and is offering a 12-week Human Resource Management Certification Program. The class utilizes the SHRM Learning System as the certified prep materials for the course.

This program provides training in key areas of human resource management, enables networking with other professionals and prepares you for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examinations.

The Fall class will be held in room 326 of the Meinders School of Business each Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. from September 1- November 17, 2010. Tuition for the course is $600 plus the cost of books.

***NEW*** This class is approved through Workforce Oklahoma.

For more information or to enroll in the program call Melissa Cory at 405.208.5540 or e-mail mcory@okcu.edu

Who Should Attend?
- HR Professionals desiring a review course for the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) exams.
- HR Managers seeking to broaden their knowledge.
- Professionals new to the field, seeking a comprehensive overview of Human Resources.
- Professionals seeking a complete understanding of the Human Resources function.

The National Certification Exams
This certificate program will prepare you for either the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam. These national certification exams are given twice yearly. Students planning to sit for the exam must apply separately with the exam administrator, the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Registration booklets will be distributed at the first class, but you can also register online by visiting the SHRM/HRCI site at www.shrm.org/hrci. IMPORTANT: In order to sit for the exam, you must have at least two (2) years of exempt-level human resource work experience. Completion of this program, while excellent preparation for the exams, does not guarantee success.

The Course...

- Is a preparatory course for the Professional in Human Resource (PHR) & Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR) certification examinations given by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

- Provides a comprehensive overview of key HR management topics.

- Corresponds to the six functional areas of HRCI exam.

- Utilizes varied teaching methods, focusing on the student for success in taking the certification exam.

- Provides an interactive hands-on educational opportunity designed for the adult learner. Is designed to enhance retention of course materials by using case studies, mock exams, films and practice sessions.

- Provides a mock exam.

- Provides a review of test taking techniques.

- Offers group discussion with human resource professionals who have actually taken the SPHR and PHR exams.

- Uses study guides and flashcards written by HR professionals with prior experience on the HRIS Board of Directors.

- Is conveniently located on the Oklahoma City University Campus.

Your Instructors - Your instructors are a team of certified Human Resource Professionals that boast a combined experience spanning almost 4 decades.