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BUS 5017 HUMAN RESOURCE CERTIFICATION: SHRM–CP/ SHRM-SCP
This course is designed to introduce key components of HR Management in order to prepare learners for success on the SHRM-CP, SCP exam.
The participants, who effectively engage this program, will work in a live course on a weekly basis to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate key
situations in order to master the assigned body of knowledge. Successful learners will establish themselves 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™). Expand and test your knowledge and practical, real-life competencies in areas critical for HR career success
Academic Credits: 3 Graduate Credits (optional)
Prerequisites: None
This course has been based on the following learning goals. By completing this course, you will:
 Understand each domain of the SHRM material by applying tools to maximize learning
 Analyze the SHRM material in relationship to your applied professional experience
 Improve your ability to evaluate HR situations based on national best-practices
 Master the HR content to pass situational based exams
 Meet the academic merits for comprehending, engaging, and recognizing HR terms, procedures, and practices
Required Course Materials
 Book: SHRM Learning System
 Optional Readings: provided in class or at www.seattleresearchpartners.com/HR_resources
Organization
This 10-week, 13 session face-to-face course includes 10 weekly scheduled courses and 3 Saturday sessions. Attendance is required at all sessions.
There are no Saturday make up sessions. Follow the syllabus as provided. Note:
 It is the learner’s responsibility to line-up weeks of study with their specific course due to the multiple start dates, weeks, and locations for
this program.
 Please see details for SAT SCHOOL at the bottom of the 10 WEEK SCHEDULE.
For-Credit learners please see the following site with specific requirements to earn academic credit for this course:
http://seattleresearchpartners.com/HR_resources
Candidates seeking certification, you must register for the exam through www.shrmcertification.org. For questions or concerns on exam eligibility,
email paulrand@seattleresearchpartners.com.
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Weekly Course Schedule
Week 1
Discussion:
-Class Introduction
-Program Introduction
-HR Competencies
Week 2
Discussion: Strategy
Strategy sections 1-3
-Role of Strategy
-Strategy formulation
-Developing strategy
Week 3
Discussion: Organization:
-Structure of HR function
-Organization effectiveness
Read:
HR Competencies Book, Sections 1-4
Read:
Organization Book section on:
-Workforce management
Activity:
Complete assignments in Organization Book
-Workforce management
Assessment: Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
 Workforce management test
 Re-Take On line Practice tests That you have
not scored higher than 85%
Week 4
Discussion: Organization
-Workforce Management
Read: Organization book section on:
-Employee relations
-Technology and Data
Activity:
Complete assignments in Organization Book
-Employee relations
-Technology and Data
Assessment: Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
 Employee relations
 Technology and Data
Week 5
Discussion: Organization:
-Employee Relations
-Technology and Data
Read: Workplace Book section on:
-Global HR
-Diversity
Activity: Complete assignments in Workplace
Book:
-Global HR
-Diversity
Assessment: Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
 Global HR
 Diversity
Week 6
Discussion: Workplace
-Risk Management
-Corporate Social
Responsibility
Week 7
Discussion: Workplace
-Employment Law
Read: Workplace Book section on:
-Employment Law
Activity: Complete assignments in Workplace
Book:
-Employment Law
Assessment: Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
 Employment Law
 Total course post test
Read: People Book Section on
-Talent Acquisition and Retention
-Employee Engagement
Activity: Complete assignments in People
Book:
-Talent Acquisition and Retention
-Employee Engagement
Assessment: : Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
 Talent Acquisition and Retention
 Employee Engagement
Week 8
Discussion: People
-Talent Acquisition and
Retention
-Employee Engagement
Read: People Book section on:
-Learning and Development
Activity: Complete assignments in People
Book:
-Learning and Development
Assessment: Assessment: : Take On line Practice
tests(SHRM site)
 Learning and Development
 Re-take Total course post test
Strategy Book Sections 1-3
Read:
Strategy Book Sections 4-6
Activity:
Complete assignments in Human Resources
Competencies Book sections 1-4 and
strategy book sections 1-3
Assessment: Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
 Total Course Initial Assessment
 HR Competencies test
Activity:
Complete assignments in Strategy Book
sections 4-6
Assessment: Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
 Strategy test
 Re-Take On line Practice tests That you have
not scored higher than 85%
Register on SHRM website for the exam
Week 9
Discussion: People
Learning and Development
Read: : People Book section on:
-Total rewards
Activity: Complete assignments in People
Book:
-Total rewards
Week 10
Discussion: Final exam
Read: Re-read any sections where you
find you need to focus your efforts
and energy
Activity: Review activities in all books in
preparation for the final exam
Read:
Organization Book sections on:
-Structure of the HR function
-Organization effectiveness
Activity:
Complete assignments in Organization Book
--Structure of the HR function
-Organizational effectiveness
Assessment: Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
Read: Workplace Book section on:
-Risk Management
-Corporate Social responsibility
Activity: Complete assignments in Workplace
Book:
-Risk Management
-Corporate Social responsibility
Assessment: Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
 Risk Management
 Corporate Social responsibility
Read: Review all Books in
preparation for the final exam
Activity: Review activities in all books in
preparation for the final exam
Assessment: Take On line Practice tests(SHRM site)
 Re-take Total Course Post test
Saturday Class 1
March 7, 2015
Eaton Hall 112
www.spu.edu
(Campus map)
Discussion:
-Strategy
Saturday Class 2
March 28, 2015
Eaton Hall 112
Discussion: Workplace
-Global HR
-Diversity
Saturday Class 3
April 25, 2015
Eaton Hall 112
Discussion:
- People
- Total rewards
Assessment: Assessment: : Take On line Practice
tests(SHRM site)
 Total rewards
 Re-Take On line Practice tests That
you have not scored higher than 85%
Assessment: Re-Take On line Practice tests That you
have not scored higher than 85%
A Total of 18 tests must be taken
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Structure of HR function test
Organization effectiveness test