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Workforce Training Solutions
225 S. Main St.
Polsky 489
Akron, OH 44325-4104
Office: 330-972-7577
Fax: 330-972-7598
Fall/Spring Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Summer Hours
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
This is an exciting and pivotal time in the HR profession. Now, more than ever, HR teams are required to assume a greater leadership role, contributing to the strategic direction of their organization. The HR profession is no longer just about what you know, but how you do your job.
Establish yourself as a globally-recognized human resource expert by earning the new standard in HR certification: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP™) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP™.) These professional certifications can open doors for professional advancement, serve to harmonize standards with changing expectations and signal to employers advanced professional development. They reflect what HR practitioners need to know to be leaders in their organizations and in the profession.
Ensure you're prepared with The University of Akron's SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation, designed for SHRM credential candidates. Expand and test your knowledge of practical, real-life competencies in areas critical for HR career success.
This intensive program combines expert instruction with the SHRM Learning System® for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, so you will learn faster, retain more knowledge and stay on track for success on the exam.
There are 10 sessions in the class; however plan on 12 weeks as the instructor prefers to take two breaks. No class on February 15 (Presidents Day). First class will be in-person and then online until the last two sessions.
The course investment includes all course materials but does not cover registration for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP examinations.
Additional Information
Who should enroll:
Instructor: Robb Martin
Dates: February 8 - April 19, 2021 (No class Feb. 15; class scheduled over a 12-week period to allow for breaks)
Class meets: Mondays from 5:30 to 9:00p (10 sessions) First class will be in-person and then online until the last two sessions.
CEU: 3.60
Cost: $1,095
Location: The University of Akron, Akron Campus
Human resource issues impact every company in some way. That's why it's important to understand the fundamental issues surrounding HR today.
This course provides an introductory overview of the human resource function. Whether you are new to HR or if HR is one of many roles you fulfill at your company, this program covers the key HR topics you need to know.
Instructor: Rose Ann Kay |
By covering a breadth of practical HR topics, the SHRM Essentials of HR Management course provides the knowledge to perform daily tasks. Through this course, you will also: