Professional Human Resource Essentials Program

Programs in Our Series

The SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Program is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of the human resource function. The course covers today's most vital and timely topics, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, orientation and training, and the employee performance process.

The SHRM Essentials course is specifically designed to challenge you and provide the skills you need to confidently face today's complex HR situations and compliance issues within your organization. You will participate in interactive case study activities designed for you to practice real-life HR situations in a non-threatening atmosphere.

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This program is designed for:

• New and junior HR practitioners who need to increase their knowledge base
• New or experienced people managers interested in learning more about efficient and capable employee management skills
• Business managers who want to ensure that their company avoids costly litigation that could be prevented through basic HR best practices
• International HR personnel wishing to increase their knowledge of U.S. fundamental HR practices

Typical job titles of students who have completed the program:

• HR specialist
• HR generalist
• Office manager
• Staffing specialist
• Small Business Owner
• Executive assistant
• HR administrator
• Admissions counselor
• Manager
• Recruiter
• Trainer
• Administrative assistant

Why the Essentials of Human Resources Management?

• There is no better way to gain a solid foundation in human resource management
• Review key pieces of federal legislation on sexual harassment, age discrimination and the Family and Medical Leave Act
• Explore the role of the EEOC and understand its investigation process
• Improve employee recruitment and selection while avoiding legal pitfalls
• Understand the importance of effectively communicating base pay, incentive compensation and benefits information to staff at all levels
• Increase your knowledge of employee orientation, development and training
• Learn the process, methods and purpose of performance appraisals
• Participants earn 1.5 continuing education units (CEUs) or 12 recertification hours and a certificate upon completion.

How does Essentials benefit your organization?

• Promotes a consistent understanding of the HR function to non-HR management
• Offers professional development for divisional or departmental supervisors to ensure HR compliance
• Develops a common dictionary of HR terms for the entire organization

Benefits of UCF's PHR/ SPHR Program

The SHRM® Courses are designed to provide participants with an overview of key areas in human resource management. SHRM materials correspond to the HR knowledge areas as defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The SHRM Courses provide professional development for participants and their HR Department. The courses provide a solid foundation for managing the HR challenges faced in today's demanding work environment; supply a current reference of HR practices, broaden the perspective of functional specialists, and strengthen individual competencies and productivity.

Why UCF?
UCF is proud to bring official SHRM Materials to our programs and graduates of the certification preparatory programs see excellent passing rates for these examinations.

Career advancement: These courses are strategic in nature, preparing HR professionals for career advancement opportunities. They features open, interactive forums and "real-world" application exercises to effectively reinforce the key concepts of each session.

Cost-effective learning: Participants minimize travel expenses for professional development.  Tuition includes all official courseware and materials.

Practitioner-focused and competency-based: The curriculum is designed by subject matter experts and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills.  Expert instructors are selected for their knowledge in each functional area.

Tuition reimbursement: Many participants will be eligible to apply for employer tuition reimbursement.

Action-oriented curriculum: The course provides opportunities for HR professionals to network, share "real-world" experiences, and apply what they’ve learned to the workplace. 

Re-certification credits: Certified HR professionals can earn credits toward PHR/SPHR/ GPHR re-certification.

Meet Our Instructors

UCF Continuing Education is proud to bring the best instructors to the classroom. All instructors are selected for their expertise in functional areas of Human Resources and hold the PHR or SPHR Certifications.

• Melanie Brannigan
• Todd Brodie
• Maria Cherjovsky 
• Steve Parrish
• Brian Reed

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Schedule

Summer 2012
East Orlando
Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30pm
July 12 - August 16, 2012

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Fall 2012
East Orlando
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:30pm
October 9 - November 13, 2012

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Custom, Corporate, and Group Training Available

Looking to train a group or organization? "Bringing UCF to You" with convenient on-site training and course customization. UCF Continuing Education can customize HR Courses and a wide variety of other course topics to meet your specific training needs and organizational goals. Our on-site training program will customize and bring the very best and affordable training to your location.

For more information contact Maria Cherjovsky at mariac@ucf.edu or 407-882-0247.

Payment Plans

UCF Continuing Education offers payment plans in which course fees can be paid in installments prior to the start of the course.  Participants must be paid in full to begin the courses.

Summer 2012
For the course starting in July, payments can be made two installments.  Click on the payment plan below to download the appropriate form for standard registration or SHRM Member/ Alumni Rate.


Fall 2012
For the course starting in October, payments can be made two installments. Click on the payment plan below to download the appropriate form for standard registration or SHRM Member/ Alumni Rate.

 

Participants must also register for their selected session to reserve a course seat.

Please send completed payment plan forms by fax to 407-882-0244. 

For questions regarding payment plans, please contact 407-882-0237 or sfaehnle@ucf.edu.