Preparing for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior. Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Examinations

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1 Preparing for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Examinations SYLLABUS / COURSE CALENDAR / READING ASSIGNMENTS Richard Propster, SPHR-CA, Instructor Mery Propster, SPHR, Instructor Course Title: Preparing for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Examinations (MGMNT ) Registration Number: Meeting dates: Instructors: 1/5/2016 to 3/15/2016 Tuesday Nights Richard Propster, SPHR-CA and Mery Propster, SPHR RandM@Propster.com For questions about enrollment, parking or administrative matters please contact UCLA Extension directly Course Description: This course is designed to help students who plan to sit for the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) examinations. The course uses the Human Resource Certification Preparation (HRCP) materials, which are specifically geared toward the PHR and SPHR bodies of knowledge. The course is well-suited to the student who prefers a structured, directed classroom approach to studying for either examination. The course follows a "study roadmap" designed to gradually introduce new subject matter while reinforcing material learned earlier, which helps students retain concepts over time and maximize performance on test day. Motivational and test-taking strategies are covered throughout. Toward the end of the course, instructors work with students to design an individualized final review plan leading up to their test date. Course Objectives: Guided by the instructor, students will cover all major topics in the HRCI Body of Knowledge for the PHR/SPHR examinations. They will gain an overview of the topics in the course lecture with specific attention paid to major HR knowledge areas emphasized in the Body of Knowledge. Students will reinforce their learning through taking test questions and flashcards which are available with the reading material. Expected Learning Outcomes: Students are expected to gain sufficient knowledge and practice to pass the PHR or SPHR examination. Successful completion of the exam involves application of law and/or concepts to factual scenarios, therefore, students should expect to spend a significant amount of study time doing actual practice questions and flashcards in addition to the reading materials.

2 Materials Students are expected to purchase the Complete HRCP Program on their own at hrcp.com/products. After enrolling into this class, please contact Eddie Fisher at to receive a discount code for purchasing the HRCP materials. Students are advised to order all materials as early as possible so that they are ready to begin reading and practice test questions on the first day of class. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL READING MATERIAL: The HRCP materials are very comprehensive. It is highly recommended that you first take this course, including all tests, and digest all of the HRCP materials before advancing to any further materials. Towards the middle/end of the course you may wish (and will be encouraged) to work through additional materials and practice test questions. The PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Study Guide, by Sandra M. Reed and Anne Bogardus, is recommended. Search for the most recently updated version. Examination Eligibility and Signup The HR Certification Institute requires HR professionals sitting for the PHR or SPHR exams to have a combination of demonstrated work experience and education. Eligibility is determined solely by the HR Certification Institute. If you wish to take the PHR or SPHR exam, you must complete a separate application form online through the HR Certification Institute. Neither the HRCP curriculum nor this course is a substitute for the certification examination. Students are solely responsible for verifying their eligibility to sit for the exam directly with HRCI. For more information on eligibility, exam dates, or to apply to take the exam, visit REQUIRED READING: HRCP materials and accompanying online courseware. Grading. This course is not graded. You will have opportunities to check your own progress, but it is not recorded through UCLA. Also, as previously noted, this grade does not earn you the PHR or SPHR designation you can only obtain that by passing your exam with HRCI. Studying for these course tests will help. Attendance and Participation: It s up to you, but I recommend both. Preparing for a certification exam can be daunting, exhausting, and challenging but also very rewarding! Regular class attendance will help keep you focused and on track. Your instructor is here to help get you through, and your classmates offer camaraderie and additional support. Even if you are behind, haven t done the homework, or otherwise aren t prepared, come to class anyway listening to the discussion will help you absorb material, and if you need it, your instructor will help you design a catch up plan so that you re ready on exam day. Recording: Audio or video recording of this class is subject to UCLA policy and may involve consultation with HRCP regarding the recording of their materials. Class Notes: Class notes are your sole responsibility. It is recommended that you attend class and take notes in order to maximize your performance. TBD dates / other. In the event a holiday or other scheduling conflict arises, the instructor s determination as to any makeup dates will control, however, effort will be made to accommodate students needs. If the instructor is unable to attend a class, an instructor/guest-lecturer (who teaches in

3 the UCLA HR Certificate program and who has taught the PHR/SPHR prep course) will substitute, or class will be rescheduled. Additional UCLA Course Policies (updated July 2014) Academic Honesty Policy Academic dishonesty covers behavior in cheating, plagiarism, and fabrication of information. These behaviors are not tolerated. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the UCLA Extension Student Conduct Code and the official statements regarding cheating and plagiarism at: Services for Students with Disabilities In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, UCLA Extension provides appropriate accommodations and support services to qualified applicants and students with disabilities. These include, but are not limited to, auxiliary aids/services, such as note takers, audiotaping of courses, sign language interpreters, and assistive-listening devices for hearing impaired individuals, extended time for and proctoring of exams, and registration assistance. Accommodations and types of support services vary and are specifically designed to meet the disability related needs of each student based on current, verifiable medical documentation. Arrangements for auxiliary aids/services are available only through UCLA Extension Disabled Student Services at (310) (voice/tty) or by at Please request such arrangements with at least five working days advance notice. All assistance is handled in confidence. Accommodations must be pre-approved. Requests for retroactive accommodation will not be accepted. Course calendar on next page

4 Course Calendar and Assignments If you have your materials and are anxious to get started: Read the Preface in Unit 1 pages i-viii only. Study Unit Six: Risk Management. When studying the learning units, be sure to make use of: o Test Your Knowledge questions o Key Terms o Online resources and o Flash cards. If you are taking the SPHR, use any extra study time to read the Business Management & Strategy unit as it is worth about a third of your score and you need to be working on it throughout the course. DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS Prior to Session 1 Read Unit One Preface pages i-viii only Pre-Work Unit Six: Risk Management. Be sure to utilize the Test Your Knowledge questions, Key Terms, online resources and flash cards 5 JAN 12 JAN 19 JAN Session 1 Introduction and Administrivia Learning Styles Inventory Importance of good study habits, keeping up with reading and online materials Unit Six: Risk Management [8% PHR and 7% SPHR] Session 2 Unit Three: Human Resource Development [18% PHR and 19% SPHR] Session 3 Unit Three: Human Resource Development For Session 2 Unit Three: Human Resource Development For Session 3 Unit Three: Human Resource Development For Session 4 Unit Four: Compensation and Benefits 26 JAN Session 4 Unit Four: Compensation and Benefits [19% PHR and 13% SPHR] For Session 5 Unit Four: Compensation and Benefits

5 DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS 2 FEB Session 5 Unit Four: Compensation and Benefits For Session 6 Unit Two: Workforce Planning and 9 FEB Session 6 Unit Two: Workforce Planning and [24% PHR and 17% SPHR] For Session 7 Unit Two: Workforce Planning and 16 FEB 23 FEB 1 MAR 8 MAR Session 7 Unit Two: Workforce Planning and Session 8 Unit Five: Employee and Labor Relations [20% PHR and 14% SPHR] Session 9 Unit Five: Employee and Labor Relations Session 10 Unit One: Business Management & Strategy [11% PHR and 30% SPHR] For Session 8 Unit Five: Employee and Labor Relations For Session 9 Unit Five: Employee and Labor Relations For Session 10 Unit One: Business Management and Strategy For Session 11 Unit One: Business Management and Strategy 15 MAR Session 11 Unit One: Business Management & Strategy Pass the Certification Examination LET US KNOW!! Post-work FINAL EXAMINATION Creating a Personal Study Guide