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HR Certification Test Preparation Course (8-Weeks) - February 18, 2025


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Test Preparation
Faculty:
Anthony P. Howard, SPHR, SHRM-SCP |  Amy Gomez, SPHR, SHRM-SCP |  Mark Ewing, PHR/SPHR
Course Level:
All Levels
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Never Expires.

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Description

HR Certification Test Preparation Program

Prepare to pass your HRCI or SHRM certification exams with this comprehensive 8-week test preparation program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. The course covers all critical areas of human resources, with expert guidance on key topics to ensure you're ready for both the exam and your HR career.

Course Overview:

This program is structured around six essential units that mirror the content and format of the HRCI and SHRM certification exams, ensuring a focused and practical learning experience. You will explore key HR functions, strategies, and regulations while building the competencies required to manage and lead in today’s dynamic workplace.

Unit 1: Strategic HR Management and Organizational Leadership
Develop a deep understanding of how HR aligns with organizational goals. Learn the principles of strategic HR management, organizational design, and leadership practices that contribute to a company's long-term success. Explore HR’s role in driving culture, change management, and organizational performance.

Unit 2: HR Planning, Recruitment, and Selection
Gain insight into workforce planning, job analysis, and the recruitment process. Learn effective strategies for attracting and selecting the best talent, from creating job descriptions to interviewing and onboarding new hires. Understand the legal and ethical considerations in recruitment.

Unit 3: Employee Development and Performance Management
Explore the tools and strategies necessary to develop talent within an organization. This unit focuses on performance management systems, employee feedback, training, career development, and succession planning to enhance employee skills and achieve organizational goals.

Unit 4: Compensation and Benefits
Learn how to design and manage compensation structures, benefits programs, and incentive systems. Understand compensation policies, wage and salary administration, employee benefits, and legal compliance in compensation practices to ensure equitable and competitive offerings.

Unit 5: Employee and Labor Relations
Examine the intricacies of labor law, employee rights, and the role of unions in the workplace. Gain knowledge of conflict resolution, dispute mediation, and how to manage employee relations in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Unit 6: Risk Management: Safety, Health, and Security
Understand the principles of workplace safety, risk management, and compliance with OSHA regulations. Learn how to assess and mitigate risks related to employee health, safety, and security, and develop programs to promote a safe and compliant work environment.

Course Features:

  • In-depth coverage of all topics tested in the HRCI and SHRM exams
  • The 2025 Complete HRCP Program for PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP: Online Edition
  • Practical exam strategies and test-taking tips
  • Access to more than 1,000 practice questions and mock exams
  • Expert instructors with real-world HR experience
  • 8-Live Interactive Sessions
  • 36+ Hours of On-Demand Video Instruction to supplement reading

Who Should Enroll: This program is ideal for HR professionals preparing to take the HRCI or SHRM certification exams, including those pursuing their PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certifications. Whether you're looking to solidify your HR expertise or take the next step in your career, this course will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.

Enroll today and take the first step toward achieving your HR certification and advancing your career!

Scheduled sessions begin on February 18th. The live review session schedule is:

  • 02/18 - Introduction and Overview
  • 03/01 - Unit 1 Review 
  • 03/08 - Unit 2 Review 
  • 03/15 - Unit 3 Review
  • 03/22 - Unit 4 Review 
  • 03/26 - Test Taking Tips and Strategies
  • 04/05 - Unit 5 Review
  • 04/12 - Unit 6 Review

Course Materials

Faculty

Anthony P. Howard, SPHR, SHRM-SCP's Profile

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Anthony P. Howard is an HR Leader who works with HR professionals at all levels in finding the value and pathway to certification. He believes that you can increase your confidence, marketability, and value through the power of certification.

Anthony is an experienced strategic HR Business Partner with a 20+ year history of progressive success piloting large-scale, global initiatives driving organizational change and goals in diverse environments from highly regulated FDA medical devices & biotech industries to unionized manufacturing environments.

His most notable accomplishments include developing, implementing, executing, and ongoing administration of comprehensive and inclusive Global Talent Management Programs (Leadership Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Talent Review, Merit Planning), including technology (ADP WorkforceNow, SAP SuccessFactors). He has led global integration efforts, including due diligence and first-day activities. He successfully led a union avoidance effort for a large plant whose employees were targeted by a direct mail campaign. He also created and led an HR Shared Services organization.

He also has led positive culture shifts with his contributions to and through DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. He co-led the formation of corporate-wide ERG (Employee Resource Group) initiatives and has been pegged to speak on the topic on webinars, panel discussions, and online courses.

Anthony has incorporated a passion for the learning and development of others into his entire career. He is the founder of HR Certified, LLC. He has held HR Certification since 2009 and currently holds both the SPHR and SHRM-SCP designations. Additionally, he has earned the Leadership Development & Succession Strategist (LDSS) designation from Human Capital Institute (HCI).


Amy Gomez, SPHR, SHRM-SCP's Profile

Amy Gomez, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Related Seminars and Products

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Amy Gomez is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR & SHRM-SCP) and achieved those credentials by sitting for the exams in 2019 and 2020. Amy has taught HR test preparation courses in-person and virtually. 

During her 20+ year career, Amy has worked for Fortune 200 and medium sized companies in the hospitality and service industries. She is currently Sr. HR Business Partner for a consulting company supporting start-up companies in their journeys. 

Amy is passionate about preparing students to sit for the exam. She brings a positive, upbeat and supportive teaching style. Amy holds a BS in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources and International Business from The University of Arizona. 


Mark Ewing, PHR/SPHR's Profile

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Mark Ewing is a high school math teacher turned Human Resources professional. His first experience in HR was as Executive Director at a nonprofit outdoor camp and retreat center, where he discovered his love for people and development were a natural fit in this new industry. He first served as Recruitment & Training Manager and Staffing Director for youth and service-oriented nonprofits in Oklahoma and Colorado. Since then, he worked in Talent Acquisition in the global corporate industry and today enjoys serving his community as Recruiting Specialist in his local city government. Mark and his wife Debbie were classmates at Chandler High School in Arizona and have five grown kids living in Illinois, Texas, Missouri, and Kansas…and a 1-year-old grandson in Texas. Mark and Debbie are both professional talent acquisition professionals and live in northern Colorado.

Mark’s favorite things are mountain sports, church and volunteer work, domestic (all 50 states!) and international travel, and showing off his recently-acquired SPHR certification!


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Designed For HR Professionals who wish to further their career, increase efficiency at work, and seek a professional HR certification.

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Jessica Vieira with any complaints at jessica.vieira@acpen.com, (617-519-6790).
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Refund/Cancellation Policy Please contact the HREN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@HREducationNetwork.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.

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