Course Dates   Session 1: 4/22/10 and 4/29/10 2 Full Days Instructor: James Kane, MS, SPHR, Director, Continuing Studies, Villanova University. Thursdays- 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $575 (includes student materials, continental breakfast and lunch) Session 2: 3/4/10 through 4/1/10 5 Evenings Instructor: James McHale, MBA, SPHR; President of Strategic Source, Inc.; Gwynedd-Mercy College Instructor Thursdays - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $475 (includes student materials) Session 3: 5/6/10 through 6/3/10 5 Evenings Instructor: James McHale, MBA, SPHR; President of Strategic Source, Inc.; Gwynedd-Mercy College Instructor Thursdays - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $475 (includes student materials) Locations Session 1 Villanova Conference Center 601 County Line Road Radnor, PA 19087 Directions Session 2 Villanova University Main Campus 800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 1908 Directions Session 3 PennSuburban Chamber of Commerce 229 South Broad Street 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.

Instructors

Brian Costello, MS, SPHR, Retired-Associate Vice President, Human Resources Operations, Thomas Jefferson University
Brian has functioned as a senior level executive with significant human resource experience, including overseas assignments. He possesses a high level of energy, creativity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Brian has a B.S. Economics from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a MS in Human Resource Management from Widener University.

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.

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.

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.