Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College will offer a Human Resource Certification Preparation workshop in partnership with SHRM, the Society of Human Resource Management. This program will provide an opportunity for human resource professionals to document their knowledge and skills. The training program will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on January 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 5, March 20, April 3, April 17 and April 24 at Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College in South Charleston.
The six module curriculum has been designed by subject matter experts from SHRM and will be taught by Betty McHale, a local instructor committed to the Human Resource field and who has earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification. The program includes application exercises that develop specific human resource competencies and decision-making skills that are tested on the Human Resource Certification Institute’s (HRCI) Certification exam. Ms McHale has a strong reputation for student success in the certification exams.
The program is designed for HR professionals planning to take either the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam, or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification exam. Others that may benefit from this course include individuals needing recertification credits, HR practitioners seeking to advance their careers, experienced managers who are new to HR, and mid-level managers pursuing a career change or promotion.
The six modules covered in the course include Strategic Management, Workforce Planning and Employment, Human Resource Development, Total Rewards – Compensation and Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, and Risk Management – Health Safety and Security. In addition, the preparation course will include a summery session just prior to the certification exam that provides a comprehensive review of the materials covered in each of the six subject matter modules.
By attending this course, participants receive the benefits of an experienced instructor, interaction with peers, and a structured classroom environment that enhances learning and helps individuals stay on track in preparing themselves to sit for the certification exam. Participants can improve their workplace effectiveness immediately through discussion of real-world experiences and review of case studies with other HR professionals.
The six module curriculum has been designed by subject matter experts from SHRM and covers the six knowledge base areas of human resources. It will be taught by Betty McHale, local instructor committed to the Human Resource field with experience in construction, government, transportation, healthcare, engineering, banking, and manufacturing. In addition to holding the SPHR certification, she has a MS in Strategic Leadership and a BS in Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management.
KVCTC has been recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Holmes Corporation for achieving an exam pass rate that surpasses the national average. On several occasions, 100% of the students participating in KVCTCs certification preparation program have earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation.
The registration fee of $1395 provides six SHRM Learning System Manuals, a Learning System CD ROM, access to the on-line SHRM Learning System Resource Center, practice tests including over 1500 questions, instructor handouts, and 49 hours of classroom instruction. Students may also register to receive three hours of college credit or SHRM recertification hours.
Register in the Workforce Division, Room 005, call 304-205-6662 or e-mail lnielsen@kvctc.edu to register. Members of Charleston Area Alliance, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, and South Charleston Chamber of Commerce receive a five percent discount. This program is approved for the Higher Education Adult Part-Time Students program (HEAPS).  Individuals interested in applying for this funding should call 304-205-6662 immediately to obtain an application.
Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College offers more than 20 associate degree programs, 15 certificate programs and a variety of skill sets. The college delivers customized credit and non-credit training for business and industry through its Workforce and Economic Development Division. KVCTC has an extensive off-campus network throughout its service region of Kanawha, Putnam and Clay counties.
