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HR Certification Institute logoInterested in working with working with employees in a business or organization? Become certified in human resources management and help recruit staff and work on the compensation and benefits systems to retain them.

Each Wake Tech course can be completed in two months and will prepare you for the aPHR, PHR or SPHR certification exam from the Human Resources Certification Institute. No HR experience is required to take an exam, but you must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Financial assistance available

Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.

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Human Resources Certification Courses

Associate Professional In Human Resources (aPHR) Certification Prep

  • Course ID: SEF-3001FH1
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Are you a recent graduate with an interest in an HR career, a professional looking to switch careers or advance your career, a manager who wants to expand your role, a member of the military seeking HR development, or transitioning into a civilian HR role? This (aPHR) prep course is the perfect certification to help fast-track your career growth and provide you with the confidence to launch into the HR profession. The (aPHR) is the first-ever HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey and proves your knowledge of foundational Human Resources.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this prep course, participants are prepared to take the certification exam administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute.


Outline of Instruction

HR Operations
*Organizational Strategy
*Organizational Culture
*Legal and Regulatory Environment
*Confidentiality and Privacy Rules
*Business Functions
*HR Policies and Procedures
*Data Compilation
*Reporting
*Presentation Techniques
*Impact of Technology on HR
*Records Management
*Job Classifications
*Job Analysis
*Communication Techniques

Recruitment and Selection
*Regulations and Laws
*Applicant Databases
*Recruitment Sources
*Staffing Practices
*Interviewing Techniques
*Post-Offer Activities

Compensation and Benefits
*Regulations and Laws
*Pay Structures and Programs
*Total Rewards Statements
*Benefit Programs
*Payroll Processes
*Survey Usage
*Claims Processing Requirements
*Work-Life Balance Practices

Human Resource Development and Retention
*Regulations and Laws
*Training Delivery Format
*Techniques to evaluate training programs
*Career Development
*Performance Appraisal Methods
*Performance Management Practices

Employee Relations
*Regulations and Laws
*Employee and Employer Rights and Responsibilities
*Methods and Processes for Collecting Employee Feedback
*Workplace Behavior Issues
*Methods for Investigating Complaints or Grievances
*Progressive Discipline
*Off-Boarding or Termination Activities
*Employee Relations Programs
*Workforce Reduction and Restructuring Terminology

Health, Safety, and Security
*Regulations and Laws
*Risk Mitigation
*Security Risks


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

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Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

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N/A

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N/A

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Course Contact Information

Donna Hawkins
919-532-5672
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

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