SHRM Learning System Courses: Fall 2012
PHR® and SPHR® Certification
Washington University offers the SHRM Learning System course in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management during the spring and fall of each calendar year. The actual dates are determined to coincide with the SPHR and PHR certification exams dates which are held from the beginning of May to the end of June and then again from the beginning of December to the end of January. Detailed information about the testing process is available from HRCI, http://www.hrci.org.
Program Objectives
The majority of participants enroll in this program to prepare for taking the PHR and SPHR certification examinations. The highly interactive instructional methodology provides a rich but scheduled review of the content areas assessed in these tests.
Others take the program to enhance their level of professionalism in the human resource function.
The Schedule
The class meets on the Danforth Campus of Washington University. The sessions start at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 3:00 p.m. A campus map will be provided with the course materials.
•September 22, 2012 (8:30 am - 10:00 am): Orientation
•September 29, 2012: Business Management and Strategy
•October 6, 2012: Workforce Planning and Employment
•October 20, 2012: Human Resources Development
•October 27, 2012: Compensation and Benefits
•November 10, 2012: Employee and Labor Relations
•November 17, 2012: Risk Management
Participants use the most recent SHRM® educational products. The cost of these materials is included in the program fee.
The Faculty
Sandra Young, M.A., SPHR
Vice President Human Resources
Missouri Baptist Hospital
Denay Davis, M.B.A., SPHR
Vice President of Employee Services
Alberici Group
Ronald Gribbins, Ph.D., SPHR
Director, Human Resources Management Program
Washington University
Kim Grbac, M.A., SPHR, CCP
Director of Compensation
Edward Jones
Salvatore Allatore, M.A., J.D.
Administrative Law Judge
Division of Employment Security
State of Missouri
Chuck Miller, J.D.
Corporate Counsel
Federated Department Stores
Terry Potter, J.D.
Attorney
Husch Blackwell, P.C.
Larry Walworth, M.A., SPHR
Human Resources Professional
Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri
Registration Process
It is strongly recommended that you contact Ron Gribbins, Ph.D., the Director, to discuss the program before actually registering for the program. His number is (314) 369-2731.
The actual registration can be accomplished in two ways:
1. Complete the registration form and send a check payable to Washington University for $1,150.00. The address is:
Washington University
Attention: Vicki Ruh
Campus Box 1064
1 Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
2. Pay by credit card. Call (314) 935-6701 and Ms. Ruh will take the appropriate information. Complete the registration form and send it to the address noted above, or fax it to 314-935-4847.
Program Fee
The cost of the program is $1,150.00 which includes the SHRM Learning System material.
Cancellation Policy
Washington University reserves the right to cancel the program, if warranted. In this case, all program fees will be returned. If you need to cancel a reservation, you will receive a full refund if the cancellation occurs two weeks before the program starts. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for later cancellations until the program begins. Once the program begins, refunds will be determined on a case-by-case basis.