To provide human resource professionals with new tools for successful performance.
Villanova University offers a 13 week course utilizing the 2010 SHRM® Learning System. Offered in full partnership with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM® and various local SHRM chapters, the course prepares students for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) examination, provides HR recertification credit hours, and offers professional development and skill building through classroom participation.

Course Start Dates: Monday Classes - 2/1/10 Tuesday Classes - 2/2/10 Wednesday Classes - 2/3/10 Thursday Classes - 2/4/10 Saturday Classes - 2/13/10   Convenient Locations: Villanova University, Center City Philadelphia, Bucks County, Chester County, Montgomery County, Central Pennsylvania, Newark, Delaware and Hagerstown, Maryland.    Directions

About the Program

The course helps prepare participants for the HR Certification Institute's national examination for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive the certificate in Professional Human Resource Management from Villanova University, along with 3.5 Continuing Education Units. For those taking the course for recertification purposes, successful completion will result in the awarding of 35 HR recertification credit hours.

New Curriculum for 2010

If you've been planning to earn your (PHR) or (SPHR) designation, now is the time to enroll in Villanova's updated and expanded exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning System.  Villanova University is a national leader in providing the SHRM Learning System course within an instructor-led and online environment, offering the program in full partnership with SHRM. The curriculum, designed by subject matter experts, covers the 2010 HR Body of Knowledge and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision making skills. Villanova students who have completed this course in the past have consistently beat the national pass rate! Course materials include six extensive print modules that correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge defined by the HR Certification Institute.
New Mobile Study Tools! The SHRM Learning System's online study tools are more portable and convenient than ever! Access custom formatted online tests and resources using the browser on your iPhone, Blackberry, Palm Pre, Windows Mobile or Google Android.

The SHRM Learning System® Course Modules

Certification Examination Eligibility Requirements

May 2010/June 2010
HR Certification Institute
Test Dates
Early Registration Deadline - 3/12/10
Late Registration Deadline - 4/16/10
HR Certification Institute Test Date Window - 5/1/10 - 6/30/10

According to the HR Certification Institute, candidates must have at least two years of HR exempt-level experience to qualify to take either the PHR/SPHR exam. You may take Villanova University's course without the two years of experience, yet you will not be eligible to sit for the certification exam.  Also, students and recent graduates who are within twelve months of graduating from a bachelor's or master's degree program are welcome to take the PHR or GPHR exam in the student/recent graduate category. Please visit www.HRCI.org to learn more about testing windows, deadlines, exam fees and how to apply for the exam.

There is no single course of study that guarantees success on the HR Certification Institute examinations, but thousands of individuals have used the SHRM Learning System to study for the exams.

For information concerning SHRM membership visit their website or phone (800) 283-7476, option #3. For information concerning certification, visit the HR Certification Institute website or phone (866) 898-4724, option #4.

Schedule of Classes

Course Fees, Billing/Payments, Registration and Cancellation Policy

Fees for all classes, except Saturday classes:

Fees for SHRM National members are $1315, and $1350 for non-members. Registration includes all required readings, workbooks, SPHR Preparation Book, access to the online resource center, and mastery tests.  Parking Fees, if applicable, are not included.

Fees for Saturday classes only:
Fees for SHRM National members are $1635, and $1670 for non-members. Registration includes all required readings, workbooks, SPHR Preparation Book, access to the online resource center, mastery tests.
* Saturday classes include continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon refreshments.

Special pricing for corporate on-site programs - contact Continuing Studies at 610.519.4310 for more information oh how Villanova can bring the SHRM Learning System to your organization

Villanova University
Office of Continuing Studies
Stanford Hall
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
FAX-610.519.6144
For more information,
contact: 610-519-4310

Registration:
You may Register Here
or registration form can be printed and sent by fax or mail.

Billing:
Students and authorized users are able to view billing statements and make secured payments electronically. You can also print official invoices for self and employer use. Once you receive your confirmation and VU ID #, you may log onto V-Bill to view/pay your bill electronically. Bills are updated the 1st, 10th and 20th of every month.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be in writing and received by the Office of Continuing Studies before the first class. No refunds are granted once the class begins.