To provide human resource professionals with new tools for successful performance.
Villanova University offers a 13 week course utilizing the 2013 SHRM® Learning System. Offered in full partnership with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM®) and various local SHRM chapters, the course prepares students for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) examination, provides HR recertification credit hours, and offers professional development and skill building through classroom participation.
| Course Start Dates | Location |
|---|---|
| Monday Classes - 9/9/13; 9/16/13 Tuesday Classes - 9/10/13; 9/24/13 Wednesday Classes - 9/11/13; 9/18/13; 10/2/13 Thursday Classes - 9/12/13 Saturday Classes - 9/28/13 |
Villanova University; Main Campus, Center City and Northeast Philadelphia, Bucks County, Chester County, Montgomery County, Central Pennsylvania, and Newark, Delaware. |
About the Program
The course helps prepare participants for the HR Certification Institute's national examination for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive the certificate in Professional Human Resource Management from Villanova University, along with 3.5 Continuing Education Units.
Curriculum for 2013
If you've been planning to earn your (PHR) or (SPHR) designation, now is the time to enroll in Villanova's updated and expanded exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning System. The 2013 SHRM Learning System's content has been updated to reflect the new knowledge base including learning modules, test questions, glossary, flash cards, instructor books and slides. It also reflects a fundamental shift in product focus from print to online software, including mobile access via a smart phone.
Villanova University is a national leader in providing the SHRM Learning System course within an instructor-led and online environment, offering the program in full partnership with SHRM. The curriculum, designed by subject matter experts, covers the 2013 HR Body of Knowledge and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision making skills. Villanova students who have completed this course in the past have consistently bettered the national pass rate! Course materials include six extensive modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge defined by the HR Certification Institute.
New Mobile Study Tools! The SHRM Learning System's online study tools are more portable and convenient than ever! Access custom formatted online tests and resources using the browser on your iPhone, Blackberry, Palm Pre, Windows Mobile or Google Android.
The SHRM Learning System® Course Modules
- Business Management and Strategy
- Workforce Planning and Employment
- Human Resource Development
- Compensation and Benefits
- Employee and Labor Relations
- Risk Management
Certification Examination Eligibility Requirements
According to the HR Certification Institute, eligibility is as follows:
PHR Eligibility: 4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor's degree; 2 years of demonstrated professional experience with Bachelor's degree; 1 year of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master's degree or higher.
SPHR Eligibility: 7 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor's degree; 5 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor's degree; 4 years demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master's degree or higher. Please visit www.HRCI.org to learn more about testing windows, deadlines, exam fees and how to apply for the exam.
For information concerning SHRM membership visit their website or phone (800) 283-7476, option #3. For information concerning certification, visit the HR Certification Institute website or phone (866) 898-4724, option #4.
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| Schedule of Classes | |
|---|---|
| Course Dates | Locations |
| Villanova University | |
| Dates: Thursdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 12, 2013. Instructor: James P. McHale, MBA, SPHR, President, Strategic Source, Inc., Instructor, Gwynedd-Mercy College The Thursday night class is geared for the experienced HR professional preparing for the SPHR exam. |
Main Campus 800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085 Directions |
| Dates: Alternate Saturdays, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM starting September 28, 2013. (Class Sessions 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7) Instructor: Brian Costello, MS, SPHR, Retired Associate Vice President, Human Resource Operations, Thomas Jefferson University. |
Main Campus 800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085 Directions |
| Dates: Wednesdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, starting October 2 Instructor: James Kane, MS, SPHR, Director, Continuing Studies, Villanova University |
Main Campus 800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085 Directions |
| Center City and Northeast Philadelphia | |
| Center City: Two Locations KPMG, LLC Instructor: Anita Dombrowski, MBA, SPHR, Head of Compensation and Benefits, EMTEC, Inc. Dates: Mondays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 16, 2013. Towers Watson Dates: Wednesdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 11, 2013. Instructor: Douglas H. Allen, MS, SPHR, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Cooper University Hospital. |
Center City KPMG, LLC 1601 Market Street 36th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Directions Towers Watson Centre Square East 1500 Market Street 26th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Directions |
| Northeast: American Heritage Federal Credit Union Dates: Thursdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 12, 2013 Instructor: Susan Warner, JD, SPHR, President/General Counsel, Human Resource Trouble Shooters |
Northeast American Heritage Federal Credit Union 2060 Red Lion Road Philadelphia, PA 19115 Directions |
| Bucks County, PA | |
| Dates: Tuesdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 24, 2013 Instructor: Richard Handschumacher, SPHR, Retired Employee/Labor Relations Manager, Cooper University Hospital |
Fairless Hills Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce 409 Hood Boulevard Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Directions |
| Central Pennsylvania | |
| Dates: Mondays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 9, 2013 Instructors: Kimberly Nash, MBA, SPHR, Director of Human Resources Services, Brown & Brown, Alpha Benefits Division |
Harrisburg Area Brown & Brown, Alpha Benefits Division Suite 200 600 Wilson Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Directions |
| Chester County, PA | |
| Dates:Tuesdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 10, 2013. Instructor: Angela Francesco, JD, SPHR, GPHR, Consultant and Instructor, The Wharton School and Villanova University |
Malvern - TBD |
| Montgomery County, PA | |
| Dates: Wednesdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 11, 2013. Instructor: Richard Handschumacher, SPHR, Retired Employee/Labor Relations Manager, Cooper University Hospital/Susan Warner, JD, SPHR, President/General Counsel, Human Resource Trouble Shooters Dates: Mondays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 9, 2013. Instructor: Heather H. Gelting, MS, SPHR, President, Hive HR Consulting, LLC |
Dresher Prudential Financial 2101 Welsh Road Dresher, PA 19025 Directions Pottstown Montgomery County Community College 16 High Street Pottstown, PA 19464 Directions |
| Delaware | |
| Dates: Wednesdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting September 18, 2013. Instructor: Brian Costello, MS, SPHR, Retired Associate Vice President, Human Resource Operations, Thomas Jefferson University. |
Newark JP Morgan Chase 500 Stanton Christiana Road Newark, DE 19713 Directions |
| Bonus Review Session | |
| Spring Dates: Saturday, December 14, 2013 and January 4, 2014 Details: Instructors will supply details. Back to top |
Villanova Villanova Conference Center 601 County Line Road Radnor, PA 19087 Directions |
Course Fees
Fees for all classes, except Saturday classes:
Fees for SHRM National members are $1395, and $1495 for non-members. Registration includes all required readings, workbooks, SPHR Preparation Book, access to the online resource center, and mastery tests. Also includes Saturday Review Sessions (Review Sessions are only available to Villanova course students). Parking Fees, if applicable, are not included.
Fees for Saturday classes only:
Fees for SHRM National members are $1635, and $1670 for non-members. Registration includes all required readings, workbooks, SPHR Preparation Book, access to the online resource center, mastery tests and Review Session.
* Meal services will be provided for Saturday classes.
Special pricing for corporate on-site programs - contact Continuing Studies at 610.519.4310 for more information oh how Villanova can bring the SHRM Learning System to your organization
