HR Certification SHRM & HRCI Exams

When companies are looking to hire someone for an HR position, they are looking at experience, education, HR certification and fit.  Surprisingly, less than 15% of HR professional are certified.  With that being said, certification is one way to set yourself apart from the crowd.

Additionally, not everyone who takes a certification exam passes.  In fact, the pass rate is between 50%-70%.  However, the fact that someone is taking the time to ensure that they are up on the HR body of knowledge is a professional step in the right direction.  

Dates: This is an asynchronous/self study course, materials are ready for you when you are.  Plus, I will work with you to help you put together a study plan that meets your needs.  Course includes 48 20-30 minute study sessions, PPTs and practice quizzes and book that comes with online practice questions.

Location: COURSE IS PRERECORDED WITH ACCESS STARTING ONCE YOU REGISTER

Cost: $475

Description:  
This course has 8 session.  Each session has 6 20-30 minute lectures with PPTs and practice quizzes.  It is designed to be completed in 8 weeks, however you can go faster or slower depending on your situation.  Course includes book, course materials, access to Google Classroom and practice tests.  

Course is designed around the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK) and is ideal for those who have less than 6 years experience in the HR field and meets the experience qualifications to take either the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam.  Course is also a good HR overview for those who  want to learn more about the HR function.

NOTE: Content has been updated due to SHRM updating testing Body of Knowledge starting in 2022

TOPICS COVERED

Week 1 Session 1 - Introduction   & Laws

Session 1-A   Introduction

Session 1-B Introduction   to Employment Laws

Session 1-C Laws   Enforced by the EEOC

Session 1-D   EEOC Investigation Process & Types of Discriminations Charges

Session 1-E OSHA

Session 1-F Workers   Comp

Week 2 Session 2 -  People

Session 2-A   HR Strategy

Session 2-B   Talent Acquisition

Session 2-C   Employee Engagement & Retention pt 1

Session 2-D Employee   Engagement & Retention pt 2

Session 2-E Learning   & Development

Session 2-F   Total Rewards

Week 3 Session 5 –   Leadership Cluster

Session 5-A   Leadership & Navigation pt 1

Session 5-B   Leadership & Navigation pt 2

Session 5-C   Leadership & Navigation pt 3

Session 5-D   Ethical Practice 

Session 5-E   Diversity, Equity & Inclusion pt 1

Session 5-F   Diversity, Equity & Inclusion pt 2

Week 4 Session 3 –   Interpersonal Cluster

Session 3-A   Relationship Management pt 1

Session 3-B   Relationship Management pt 2

Session 3-C   Relationship Management pt 3

Session 3-D   Communication pt 1

Session 3-E Communication   pt 2

Session 3-F   Global Mindset

Week 5 Session 6 – Workplace   Knowledge

Session 6-A Managing a Global Workforce pt 1

Session  6-B Managing a Global Workforce pt 2

Session  6-C Risk Management pt 1

Session  6-D Risk Management pt 2

Session  6-E   Corporate Social Responsibility pt 1

Session  6-F Corporate Social Responsibility pt 2  

Week 6 Session 4 - Organization   Knowledge

Session 4-A   Structure of the HR Function

Session 4-B Organizational   Effectiveness & Development

Session 4-C Workforce   Management

Session 4-D Employee   & Labor Relations pt 1

Session 4-E   Employee & Labor Relations pt 2

Session 4-F Technology   Management

Week 7 Session 7 – Business   Cluster

Session 7-A   Business Acumen pt 1

Session 7-B   Business Acumen pt 2

Session 7-C   Consultation pt 1

Session 7-D   Consultation pt 2

Session 7-E   Analytical Aptitude pt 1

Session 7-F   Analytical Aptitude pt 2 

Week 8 Session 8 -   Law

Session 8-A  Labor Laws pt 1

Session 8-B  Labor Laws pt 2

Session 8-C  Labor Laws pt 3

Session 8-D  Laws Enforced by the Wage and Hour Division pt 1

Session 8-E   Laws Enforced by the Wage and Hour Division pt 2

Session 8-F   Laws Administered by the Employee Benefits Administration and Other Laws 

Why the Update?

SHRM updated the content of the exam in December of 2021 and this course structure reflects that update.  Additionally after several cycles of providing the "HR Content Sessions Live via Zoom" I have discovered that it is difficult to have active engagement.  Thus, the HR Content is available for you with 6 20-30 minute presentations along with PPTs and quiz questions.  I have also selected a book that will go along with our HR content presentations that should further reinforce the material presented.  

I have been teaching HR Certification Prep Courses for about 30 years now and this format since 2018.  Since 2018 I have worked with close to 250 HR professionals from around the country and have a 89%+ pass rate for those who take their HR Certification Exam.  This new structure will allow you the flexibility to go over the material at your own pace and will allow more time for study sessions (I have added 6 hours on to the course.)  

*Cost is for the Webinar and materials, contact SHRM or HRCI for more information about exam application and registration fees, along with your exam eligibility.  

SHRM-CP/SCP & PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Webinar

Dates:  Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 6-9 PM  Starting March 14 Ending April 13.

Location: COURSE WILL BE OFFERED AS A ZOOM  WEBINAR All sessions will be recorded

Cost: $450*

Description:  

This 24 hour course is spread out over 8 days.  Includes book (based on which exam you are preparing for), course materials, access to Google Classroom and practice tests.  As well as Life Cycles of HR Chapter PowerPoints and Quizzes. Course is designed around the HR Body of Knowledge and is ideal for those who have less than 6 years experience in the HR field.  Course is also a good HR overview for those who  want to learn more about the HR function.

In this course we customize sessions to ensure that we present material that is relevant to all tests and material that participants want to see covered.

•Session 1 - Introduction Talent Planning & Acquisition

•Session 2 - Total Rewards

•Sessions 3 & 4 - Business Management (Strategic Planning, Structure of HR Function, Technology Management, Global HR, Risk Mgt, Corporate Social Responsibility)

•Sessions 5 & 6 - Employee/Labor Relations (Engagement, Retention, Diversity & Inclusion)

•Session 7 - Learning & Development (Organizational Effectiveness & Development)

•Session 8 - Law Review/Special Topics

Why Now:

Due to Covid-19 face-to-face classes are not possible.  This course is perfect for those that want to take their HRCI Certification Exam late fall.  Even though this is a Webinar, class size is limited to 30.  

*Cost is for the Webinar and provided materials, Contact HRCI or SHRM for more information about exam application and registration fees, along with your exam eligibility.  

Dates: Course is self study/asynchronous and include 16 75-minute prerecorded sessions, PPTs and practice quizzes.  

Location: COURSE IS PRERECORDED WITH ACCESS STARTING ONCE YOU REGISTER

Cost: $4500*

Description:  

Course lectures are prerecorded and includes book, course materials, access to Google Classroom and practice tests. )  

Course is designed around the HRCI BoCK and is ideal for those who have less than 6 years experience in the HR field and meets the experience qualifications to take either the PHR or SPHR exam. 

Course is also a good HR overview for those who  want to learn more about the HR function.

•Session 1 – Introduction/Study Tips & Business Management/Leadership & Strategy

•Session 2 - Business Management/Leadership & Strategy

•Session 3 - Business Management/Leadership & Strategy

•Session 4 - Talent Planning and Acquisition

•Session 5 - Learning and Development 

•Session 6 - Total Rewards 

•Session 7 – Employee/Labor Relations and Engagement

•Session 8 – Employee/Labor Relations and Engagement

Why the Update:

I have been teaching HR Certification Prep Courses for about 30 years now and this format since 2018.  Since 2018 I have worked with close to 250 HR professionals from around the country and have a 92% pass rate for those who take their HR Certification Exam.  This new structure will allow you the flexibility to go over the material at your own pace

*Cost is for the Webinar and materials, contact SHRM or HRCI for more information about exam application and registration fees, along with your exam eligibility.  

Dates:  Wednesday Evenings 6-7 PM  Starting March 15 Ending May 3.

Location: STUDY SESSIONS WILL BE OFFERED AS A ZOOM  WEBINAR All sessions will be recorded

Cost: $150

Description:  Each week we will meet to and go over test prep tips and review practice questions.  These study sessions includes 16 20-30 minute pre-recorded lectures, ppts and over 250 practice questions. 

This is a great for those who are taking another HR Cert Prep Course or want to be part of a more structured study session.

Week 1: Intro to HR and Strategic HR

Week 2: Legal Environment and Analysis/Design of Work

Week 3: Planning/Recruitment and Selection/Placement

Week 4: Training and Performance Management

Week 5: EE Development and Employee Separation and Retention

Week 6: Pay Structure and Compensation

Week 7: Benefits and Collective Bargaining

Week 8: Global HR and Strategic HR

Email tom.mobleyhr@gmail .com for more information about these study sessions..

 aPHR Certification Preparation Video Series

Cost: $150

Description:  This course includes 8 hours of prerecorded lectures, book, course material and practice test.   aPHR is the perfect certification for someone new to HR or interested  in getting into the field.

Email tom.mobleyhr@gmail .com for more information about this course.

“I thoroughly enjoyed his class.  Having over 8  years of experience in HR but learning from on-the-job this class  provided me with a lot of the technical names, laws and language of HR.   The way he presented with personal stories and examples  provided me with real examples and not just reading form a book.  It  also prepared me I believe and will soon find out for the PHR test.  I was surprised that he encouraged the entire class to connect with him on LinkedIn and email him with questions as we prepared  for the PHR test. In any event I don’t normally write about  professors  or trainers but I was impressed with him.”

“I took the  aPHR exam last Friday, May 11th and I think you’ll be happy to hear  that you can add me onto your 92% pass rating!  Along with that I got a volunteer HR coordinator internship  through the mentor that you provided!  Thank you for everything you’ve done to help get me where I needed  to be for post graduation and everything you do for UC students.    p.s. you are the raddest professor ever!”

Are you looking to have your HR Team Certified?  We can customize these courses and deliver them live or online.

Don't have time for a class, but still want some help preparing for your certification exam?  Private sessions are more affordable than you would think.  Small groups or individual.  Contact me for more information.