The Center for Executive Education at the West Virginia University College of Business and Economics is offering two programs in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, a leading human resources professional organization.

The WVU SHRM Learning System is offered on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. from Aug. 18 to Nov. 10. For Spring 2012, the class will meet for seven days (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) of instruction, alternating every other Wednesday from Feb. 1 to April 25. The training is designed for HR practitioners seeking Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources certification.

Former participants of the WVU SHRM Learning System have had an exam pass rate of more than 90 percent, which exceeds the national pass rate. Participants in the program are eligible for 3.5 CEUs and 35 PHR/SPHR/ GPHR Recertification Credit Hours. Also, each module of the WVU SHRM Learning System is available separately for those who require recertification credits (RCH varies by module), up-to-date information and latest practices on particular HR topics, including:

• Strategic Management
• Workforce Planning and Employment
• HR Development
• Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits)
• Risk Management
• Employee and Labor Relations

Also, WVU SHRM Essentials of HR Management will be offered Nov. 3-4 in Morgantown.

The workshop is intended for small business owners, office managers, new or experienced supervisors, new and junior HR practitioners, and anyone interested in becoming more effective at handling day-to-day HR issues.

WVU SHRM Essentials of HR Management provides a foundation in human resource management and is effective training across multiple job disciplines and career paths. Participants in the workshop are eligible for 1.5 CEUs and 15 PHR/SPHR/GPHR Recertification Credit Hours.

For further information or to enroll online for the WVU SHRM Learning System or the WVU SHRM Essentials of HR Management workshop, visit www.execed.wvu.edu , or contact Lisa Poling at lmpoling@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-7961.

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08/01/11

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CONTACT: Lisa Poling
(304) 293-7961
lmpoling@mail.wvu.edu