Certified Human Resources Specialist Program - CHRS

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• Upcoming Dates
• Who Should Attend
• The Learning Environment
• Benefits of Participating in this Seminar
• Why Certify
• The CHRS Designation
• Agenda
• Instructors
• Registration Information
• Cancellation Policy
• Special Accommodations
• Overnight Accommodations
• Federal ID
• Registration Questions
• Purchase Learning Resources

You have just been promoted or assigned to Human Resources (HR). The challenge you now face is that you know little about human resources management (HRM). The laws, what does it mean to be a strategic partner, how to keep track of documentation, how to discipline employees, what are the best recruitment methods, and how to determine compensation are but a few of the questions racing through your mind.

Alternatively, you have been an HR professional for years and would like to update your skills or enhance your career through the increasingly important credentialing process.

The Certified Human Resources Specialist (CHRS) seminar has been specifically designed to provide the basic yet broad knowledge of HR you will need to be successful in your day-to-day work as an HR professional. Join us in one of our upcoming CHRS seminars.

Upcoming Dates

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The Certified Human Resources Specialist program is specially designed for newly appointed HR professionals. The program is also appropriate for those who need a comprehensive refresher course or plan on joining the exciting and challenging field of human resources management.

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THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Attendance at this seminar is limited to 30 participants. The relaxed class atmosphere stimulates networking, learning from each other, and gaining from instructor expertise. The program is designed to allow you to raise questions and get the answers that you need.

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BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS SEMINAR

• Enhance your ability to contribute to organizational success through the application of effective HR policies and practices
• Gain recognition of your knowledge and professionalism by becoming certified as a human resources professional
• Explore all major aspects of human resources management
• Build your professional network
• Draw upon the expertise of experienced faculty
• Obtain a set of comprehensive reference materials that you will refer to again and again

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WHY CERTIFY

Professional credentials are more important today than ever before. Earning your professional certification from MSU's School of Labor and Industrial Relations, one of the best and most respected Human Resources/Labor Relations Schools in the country, demonstrates mastery of content and commitment to the field of human resources management.

Stay up to date in this ever-changing field through biannual recertification. MSU's recertification program provides recognition and validation for lifelong learning and professional development in which HR professionals regularly engage.

Mastery of course content will be evaluated via an online or take-home examination. Participants will also be evaluated on their participation in various activities during the workshop. Certification is achieved by participating in the entire workshop and passing the certification examination.

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THE CHRS DESIGNATION

Individuals who successfully complete the course and pass the required examination are recognized by Michigan State University's School of Labor and Industrial Relations as a Certified Human Resources Specialist. They are entitled then to use the designation CHRS after their name.

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AGENDA

Note: The days on which the seminar topics are taught may vary.

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INSTRUCTORS

Theodore (Terry) H. Curry is the Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Human Resources at Michigan State University (MSU). He is the former director of the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at MSU. Prof. Curry has served as an instructor at other academic institutions and held line management and staff positions in the private sector. Prof. Curry leads seminars in many areas including leadership and motivation, team building, and affirmative action. He was also an original member of the Michigan Governor's Labor-Management Advisory Council.

Stacy Hickox is an Assistant Professor in the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at Michigan State University. As an attorney, she practiced in the areas of employment and labor law, including claims of discrimination, unemployment compensation, and wage and hour claims. Before joining MSU, she practiced in the area of disability law at Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service. Ms. Hickox also taught for several years at MSU's law school, including courses in employment law, disability law, and civil rights. She has written a book on the Americans with Disabilities Act and several law review articles on various employment law topics. Ms. Hickox attended the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and received her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Tina Riley is an Assistant Professor in the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at Michigan State University (MSU). She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Adult and Lifelong Education as well as a Master of Arts in Labor Relations and Human Resources from MSU. She has served as the Director of the School’s Human Resources Education and Training Center and as Associate Director for Outreach. Dr. Riley has given presentations nationwide on the topics of strategic recruiting, training and development, supervisory skills and employment law. She is also a CAPT-qualified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and has worked with many groups in developing value from differences within the workplace.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SEMINAR FEE: $2,195.

The seminar fee includes:

• Continental breakfast and networking lunch each day
• Certificate for completion of week-long program (assumes passing of certification examination)
• HRM Textbook and Course materials to take back to your workplace
• Inclusion on our mailing list. If you can't attend and want to be on this list, please email the request to hretc@lir.msu.edu.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

• 14 days or more prior to seminar: full refund
• Less than 14 days: $350 cancellation fee
• Failure to attend without canceling: no refund

MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or for conditions beyond its control. Any additional costs incurred by the enrollee of cancelled programs are the responsibility of the enrollee.

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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for people with disabilities or special dietary needs may be requested by calling HR Executive Education at 517-355-9592. We will do all we can to accommodate you. It would be especially helpful if you would contact us at least three weeks before the program.

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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

Overnight accommodations are not included in the seminar fee. For reservations, call the hotel listed for your seminar. Be sure to refer to the Michigan State University Block.

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FEDERAL ID:

• MSU's Federal ID Number is 38-6005984
• Payment does not have to accompany registration but is due by the seminar date.
• Registrants will receive a combined confirmation letter and invoice.
• Certifications will be mailed out upon successful completion of the certification exam and seminar payment confirmation
• Business casual attire.
• Please, no audio or video recording

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REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

If you have questions that are not answered here, please call us at 517-355-9592.

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