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Towson University's Professional in Human Resources Dual Certification Course teaches you the technical and operational aspects of HR management to prepare you for a more senior HR position. After completing this 40 hour course, you will be prepared to sit for the PHR®, SPHR®, SHRM-CP®, and SHRM-SCP® certification exams.
Total Hours: 40-hour course
Tuition: $2,199 includes access to HRCP exam prep digital textbook and a hard copy set of books
Register for this course at least 30 days in advance of the start date and receive a 5% discount on the price. Contact us for the unique registration link. Note: WIOA, G.I. Bill® and other tuition assistance programs are not eligible for this discount.
Location: This course will be taught live, online.
This course is WIOA approved and is on the Maryland Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Dates | Schedule | Register |
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August 2–September 22, 2022 | Tuesday & Thursday, 6–8:30 p.m. | Register |
October 8–December 17, 2022 | Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Register |
February 25–April 29, 2023 | Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Register |
May 9–June 29, 2023 | Tuesday & Thursday, 6–8:30 p.m. | Register |
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Towson University’s Professional in Human Resources Dual Certification course is an interactive, engaging course that prepares HR professionals for more senior HR positions. Our course is industry neutral, comprehensive, and focuses on the five functional areas of the PHR/SPHR exam — employee and labor relations, business management, talent planning and acquisitions, total rewards, and learning and development.
Completion of this course, along with the required professional HR experience, prepares you to take the PHR®, SPHR®, SHRM-CP, and SHRM-SCP certification exams.
For more information about exam requirements, visit HRCI.org or SHRM.org.
This course focuses on the five functional areas that are the focus of the PHR/SPHR exam.
Functional Area 1: Business Management
Using information about the organization and business environment to reinforce expectations, influence decision-making, and avoid risk.
Functional Area 2: Talent Planning and Acquisition
Identifying, attracting, and employing talent while following all federal laws related to the hiring process.
Functional Area 3: Learning and Development
Contributing to the organization’s learning and development activities by implementing and evaluating programs, providing internal consultation, and providing data.
Functional Area 4: Total Rewards
Implementing, promoting, and managing compensation and benefit programs in compliance with federal laws.
Functional Area 5: Employee and Labor Relations
Manage, monitor, and/or promote legally compliant programs and policies that affect the employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
No prerequisites are required to take this course. However, the certifying body has requirements to take the certification exam.
Upon successful completion of the course, you may sit for exams from either SHRM or HRCI.
Nhung Hendy, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP is an associate professor at Towson University where she teaches management courses with a focus on HR skills. Dr. Hendy has published in a myriad of professional journals.
Jennifer Stano, D.M, PHR, SHRM-CP is a senior HR partner on the administrative staff at Towson University. She brings nearly a decade of increasing responsibility and HR experience to the classroom.
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*NOTE: WIOA, G.I. Bill®, and other specialized workforce assistance programs are not eligible
for this discount.
This course is approved by HR Certification Institute. PHR®, SPHR®, and SPHRi ™, are trademarks of the HRCI.
This course is approved by SHRM. SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® are trademarks of SHRM.