Human Resources Certificate
Whether you are an HR professional, a small to medium-size business owner, or are considering a dynamic career change, the University of Tennessee's non-credit Human Resources Certificate program allows students to gain essential knowledge in the foundations of HR management and skills specifically related to organizational leadership.
The program focuses on current practices related to human resource management.
The HR certificate program helps you prepare for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certifications offered by the Human Resources Certification Institute.
The PRH exam requires two to four years of exempt-level HR experience, while the SPHR requires six years of exempt level.
Program requirements: 6 core courses, 2 electives, and 1 technology elective.
Winter 2010 courses:
Diversity and Inclusion for Bottom-Line Performance
Feb. 9, 2010; $109
Instructor: Lennisa Mostella
Ethics and Business
New Date! Feb. 12, 2010; $109
Instructor: Carolyn Clark
Aligning HR with Organizational Strategies
Feb. 18, 2010; $109
Instructor: Terrance Carter
Workforce Planning
Feb. 26, 2010; $99
Instructor: Carolyn Clark
Structuring Compensation Plans
March 4, 2010; $99
Instructor: Rick Penpek
Student Testimonial: "Outstanding overview of structuring compensation scales and developing job descriptions." -- Tim Jackson, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Termination
March 26, 2010; $99
Instructor: Carolyn Clark
New! Onboarding: Creating a High Return on Your Hiring Investment
March 12, 2010; $109
Instructor: Carolyn Clark
New! Creating Legally Sound Social Media, Internet Usage, E-mail, and Search Policies
March 19, 2010; $109
Instructor: Suzanne Roten
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