Preparatory Review Training for HRCI's PHR/SPHR Certification Exam
Formally distinguish yourself as an HR professional.
Before the end of the year.
Increase your readiness to sit for the PHR® and SPHR® certification exams to be held in December 2008 through January 2009. This PHR/SPHR exam prep course, offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management at convenient times for busy professionals, will enable you to:
- Start your SHRM Learning System® training in late September,
- Finish your training by Thanksgiving,
- Sit for your PHR/SPHR certification exam before the end of the year.
Six Saturday Sessions
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
September 27-November 22, 2008
J.C. Penney Conference Center
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Program Fee:
Includes SHRM Learning System® material
$995 - REGISTER BY AUGUST 22, 2008
$1,025 - after August 22, 2008
$949 - SHRM member, student, or per person for a
group of three
or more registering by August 22,2008
(One discount per person.)
Are you ready to enhance your professionalism, facilitate your HR career growth, and help ensure your employability?
Formally distinguish yourself in the HR profession.
Become a certified Professional or Senior Professional in Human Resources.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM?
- HR professionals planning to take the PHR® or SPHR® certification exam
- Companies who value enhanced professionalism in the human resources function
- Experienced managers new to human resource management
- PHR® professionals seeking to "upgrade" their certification to SPHR®
- HR professionals who value enhanced career growth and a deeper understanding of the entire HR body of knowledge
- Certified PHR® and SPHR® professionals who want to earn credit toward recertification
THE TRAINERS
Our training team includes two experienced HR professionals with more than 60 years of combined practical, applied knowledge in the six areas of the HR certification Body of Knowledge.
JIM CLARKSON, MA, SPHR, has built his career in human resource development, organizational development, career management, training, and executive coaching, serving as an internal consultant with Westinghouse Electric and Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and as an external HRD consultant to the Boeing Leadership Center, Edward Jones, Ingersoll-Rand, and other large and smaller organizations.
MICHAEL J. PIMMEL, MDR, has served as the Regional VP of Human Resources for Coca-Cola Enterprises, and has held executive HR positions with Gulf + Western Industries; Contico International, Inc.; and Washington University. He brings special expertise in resolving business, labor, and employment disputes in Fortune 100 companies, federal agencies, and educational institutions.

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COURSE CONTENT & MATERIALS
SHRM educational products are developed according to the highest quality standards and are constantly updated, incorporating the newest changes in legislation and HR practices. HR professionals and SMEs review all course materials to ensure practical applications. This intensive course will cover the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute.
Course content reflects the general body-of-knowledge tested by the Human Resources Certification Institute. This course of study will in no way guarantee or assure success on the HRCI exam.
| Date | Learning Module Presented |
| Sept. 27 | Strategic Management |
| Oct. 11 | Workforce Planning and Employment |
| Oct. 18 | Human Resource Development |
| Nov. .1 | Total Rewards |
| Nov. 8 | Employee and Labor Relations |
| Nov. 22 | Risk Management |
Students must use the most recent edition of the SHRM® educational products for this course, and are strongly advised not to use outdated materials.
SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management, with more than 200,000 members.
A leader in HR education, SHRM has created the most complete certification preparation system available. Featuring printed materials, software, online tools, and a classroom curriculum, it helps learners consistently beat the national exam pass rates. While there is no single course of study that guarantees success on the HRCI exams, the SHRM Learning System® has effectively helped thousands of individuals prepare for certification.
CERTIFICATES & CEUs
Attend and actively participate in all six sessions, meeting SHRM's prescribed requirements, and you will be awarded 3.5 continuing education units and a noncredit Chancellor's Certificate from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, as well as a SHRM certificate of completion.
You have four ways to register. Choose the one that's most convenient for you.
ONLINE -- Click here to register online with a credit card.
FAX -- Complete a noncredit registration form and send by fax to (314) 516-6414.
MAIL -- Complete a noncredit registration form and mail to the address indicated.
CALL -- (314) 516-5908 or TDD (314) 516-5961.
Cancellation Policy for Noncredit Business Administration Programs: The University reserves the right to cancel any program. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified immediately, and all program fees will be returned. If you must cancel the registration, you are entitled to a full refund only if you cancel two weeks prior to the first class. A $100 processing fee will be assessed for later cancellations up to the first class.
Income Tax Deduction: The cost of continuing education is deductible for federal income tax purposes under certain circumstances. Check with the IRS or your tax advisor.
Choosing an Exam Level
A minimum of two years of exempt-level (professional) HR work experience is required to take the PHR or SPHR exam. However, HRCI strongly recommends that PHR candidates have two to four years and SPHR candidates six to eight years of professional HR experience.
Registering for an Exam
The next testing period is May 1-June 30, 2008. To avoid a late fee, guidelines will be published for both 2008 testing windows. For information on exam time schedules and how to register, visit www.hrci.org.
