Human Resource Program for Exam Preparation and Professional Growth

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ROGERS, Ark. — Registration is now open at the University of Arkansas Global Campus for a 15-session program this fall for human resource professionals who want to hone their skills and prepare for certification exams.

Participants can register online for the Society for Human Resource Management Learning System sessions set for 4:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 13 through Nov. 19, live online or in a classroom in Rogers.

The classes are designed as a tool for human resource professionals preparing to take the Professional in Human Resources or the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification exam administered by the Society for Human Resource Management. They are also for those seeking continuing professional development and a broad overview of the field.

This course is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management and the Arkansas State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Participants can learn online or in a face-to-face environment at the Global Campus facility in Rogers, 3300 Market St., Suite 402.

Participants will increase their knowledge of the field of human resources and explore current human resource practices and competencies. Visit http://shrm.org for 2015 exam costs and application dates.

The course cost of $1,290 includes 15 class sessions, the Learning System books, access to Blackboard Collaborate, an unlimited number of practice tests on www.learnhrm.com, and all recorded sessions. Please note the course investment does not cover registration for certification exams. A 10 percent discount is available to U of A faculty, staff, students and Alumni Association members.

By enrolling in this course, students will benefit from instructors who are experts in the industry; Web resources and mobile applications; a structured learning environment; and the opportunity to build a peer network.

The Global Campus in Rogers supports workforce development education, including professional development classes and workshops and computer and technology training.

Contact Judith Tavano, director of professional development programs, at jtavano@uark.edu or 855-402-3300 to discuss learning opportunities or customized training options.

About the Global Campus: The Global Campus supports U of A colleges and schools in the development and delivery of online, distance and workforce education programs and courses. It provides instructional design services, technology services and assistance with marketing, recruiting and strategic academic development.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.