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Essentials of Human Resource Management®
In partnership with SHRMTM (Society for Human Resource Management)

Register Course Dates
 

Session 1:
4/28/12 and 5/5/12
2 Full Days
Instructor: Jim Kane, MS, SPHR, Director, Office of Continuing Studies, Villanova University

Saturdays- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$575 (includes student materials, continental breakfast and lunch)

Session 2:
2/13/12 through 3/12/12
5 Evenings
Instructor: Donna Torelli, MBA, SPHR, GPHR, Vice President and Executive Director Human Resources, Greene, Tweed & Co.

Mondays - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$475 (includes student materials)

Session 3:
5/15/12 through 6/12/12
5 Evenings
Instructor: James McHale, MBA, SPHR;
President of Strategic Source, Inc.; Gwynedd-Mercy College Instructor

Tuesdays - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$475 (includes student materials)

 Locations



Session 1
Villanova University
St. Mary Hall, Room 126
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 1908
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Session 2
Villanova University
Main Campus
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 1908
Directions



 

Session 3
PennSuburban Chamber of Commerce
34 Susquehanna Avenue
Lansdale, PA 19446
Directions

About the Program

The SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management course is a true introduction to human resource management. The primary focus of this introductory program is to provide participants with a broad overview of the human resource function. It consists of six modules offered over two (2) full days or five (5) evenings. The course includes readings, lectures, class discussions, and application activities. SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management course participants will receive 1.5 Continuing Education Units, 15 HR recertification credit hours and a certificate of completion from Villanova University.

Course Modules
Human Resource Management
  • The Human Resource Management Profession
  • Human Resource Planning
Employment Law
  • EEO and Affirmative Action
  • Pregnancy, Age and Disability Legislation
  • Civil Rights Act
Recruitment and Selection
  • Recruiting Methods
  • Selection Tools
  • Adverse Impact
  • Interview Biases
 Compensation and Benefits
  • Total Compensation
  • Job Analysis and Documentation
  • Job Evaluation Methods
Employee Development
  • Orientation
  • Training and Development
  • Effective Adult Learning
  • Four Levels of Evaluation
Performance Management
  • Legal Concepts
  • Appraisal Methods
  • Disciplinary Action
Who Should Attend
  • Entry level HR practitioners
  • Small business owners responsible for the HR function
  • Professionals looking into HR as a career change

Instructors

Jim Kane, MS, SPHR, Director, Office of Continuing Studies at Villanova University
Jim has over 23 years experience as a human resource leader with Villanova University, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Aqua America. Jim is a lead instructor in the SHRM Learning System at Villanova and has a MS in Human Resource Development from Villanova University.

James McHale, MBA, SPHR, President, Strategic Source, Inc.
James leads professionals in organization and human performance improvement. His personal expertise includes managerial assessment, strategic planning, management development and project management. He has managed the consulting practice since 1989. Jim received a BS in Management from Penn State University and an MBA in Operations Management and Behavioral Science from the University of Maryland.

Donna Torelli, MBA, SPHR, GPHR, Vice President and Executive Director, Human Resources, Greene, Tweed & Company
Donna has over 20 years of demonstrated expertise in the human resources field with extensive involvement in organization development, labor/employee relations, compensation and benefits, change management and process improvement.  In her current position, she reports directly to the President and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, with responsibility for a global HR organization that provides leadership and guidance on business and HR issues to ensure that the company achieves its growth and strategic business objectives.

Course Fee

The course fee is $575.00 for Session 1 (incl. all student materials, continental breakfast and lunch).  For Sessions 2 and 3, the fee is $475.00 (incl. all student materials).

Registration:
You may Register Here or the 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.

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

Payment:
Payments are due no later than the first day of class. This requirement applies to all students, including those who register too late to receive a bill. Please TERMS of BILLING on registration page.

To ensure maximum results for each student, class size is limited. For further information call 610-519-4310.

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.