2. THE CENTER FOR
HUMAN RESOURCES
AND TRAINING
For more than 15 years, DePaul University has helped
human resource (HR) practitioners and consultants gain
the skills necessary for career advancement and success.
Our Professional in Human Resources Certificate Program,
one of the top-ranked PHR® and SPHR® preparation
programs in the country, has prepared more than 5,000
professionals for certification. Other programs we offer
develop the professional’s capabilities in facilitation,
organizational development, payroll and other disciplines
that distinguish an HR professional’s performance on
the job and in the field. We can customize any program for
an organization wanting on-site training of its staff.
“I took the PHR certification
test and passed easily! The
program at DePaul helped me
prepare for the test.”
Susan Davey
3. PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: THE SHRM LEARNING
SYSTEM® COURSE
DePaul has partnered with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) to offer this
course for individuals seeking certification as Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior
Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI®).
Above and beyond preparing professionals for certification, this strategic course supports career
advancement by building confidence for managing HR challenges. You’ll learn from instructors
who are experienced certified practitioners and network with other HR professionals. After
completing the program, you will receive a joint certificate from DePaul University and SHRM®,
as well as up to 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs).
While DePaul cannot guarantee a passing score on the exam(s), the pass rate of professionals
who have taken the SHRM Learning System® course is better than the national average.
PROGRAM CONTENT Choose from the following options: Online, instructor-led course. This online
The SHRM Learning System® course 12-week, in-class course. Classes meet program is designed to provide maximum
includes six modules that correspond to once a week for three hours where you’ll flexibility. The interactive, online class
the functional areas and responsibilities spend one to two weeks covering each of has no preset times for participation;
defined by the HRCI® Body of Knowledge: the six areas of HR. This class is offered you’ll spend three to six hours a week
• Business Management and Strategy at all DePaul campuses or can be held on on the class, and there are deadlines for
• Workforce Planning and Employment site at your organization. completing tests and assignments.
• Human Resource Development
• Compensation and Benefits Intensive course. This fast-paced
• Employee and Labor Relations Saturday course covers a great deal
• Risk Management of information in seven weeks and is
not recommended for the novice HR
professional. The course prepares HR
professionals who do not have the time
for a conventional 12-week program.
Who Should Attend How You Will Benefit
• HR professionals planning to take the • Develop the knowledge and skills to
PHR® or SPHR® certification exam improve your on-the-job effectiveness
• PHR® professionals seeking to • Receive an updated copy of the SHRM
“upgrade” their certification to SPHR® Learning System®, which is a valuable
• Certified HR professionals needing HR reference and includes the SPHR®
credits for PHR®/SPHR® recertification Preparation Book
• HR practitioners seeking professional • Receive an expanded bank of test
development questions formatted to mimic the
This course is not a substitute for the certification
• Experienced managers who are new to current HRCI® exam experience examination. If you wish to take either the PHR® or
the HR field • Gain access to the SHRM Learning SPHR® examination, you must complete a separate
System® Resource Center, featuring HR application form available from HRCI®. For more
information, please visit www.hrci.org, call HRCI® at
legislation and policy updates, webcasts, 866-898-4724, or info@hrci.org.
test-taking tips and related links
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4. SHRM® ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®), this
program provides a comprehensive overview of the human resource function. You will learn the
most vital and timely topics in the field. Upon successful completion of the program, you will
receive a certificate from DePaul University and 1.2 continuing education units (CEUs).
Program Content Who Should Attend How You Will Benefit
The program content covers these topics: This program is designed for entry-level In this program, you’ll have the
• Human Resource Management HR professionals, small business owners opportunity to use both Web-based
• Employment Law responsible for the HR function and tools and print materials to help you
• Recruitment and Selection people interested in HR as a career- review and master HR concepts. You’ll
• Compensation and Benefits change opportunity. Other professionals gain confidence and learn techniques of
• Employee Development who have benefited from the program immediate relevance to your job.
• Performance Management include:
• Recruiters
• Office managers
• Trainers
• Staffing specialists
• Managers
SHRM GLOBAL LEARNING SYSTEM®
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
HR professionals with international responsibilities must be prepared to operate with regulations
from the U.S. and other countries, and possess the capability to develop global and cross-
border HR policies. This program, offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM®), is designed to capitalize on your experience and skills to provide you
with the best preparation for the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®) exam.
Who Should Attend How You Will Benefit Offered online and at the Loop Campus.
• HR professionals preparing for the The SHRM Global Learning System®
GPHR® certification exam covers the following content areas that
• PHR® or SPHR® certified professionals may appear on the certification exam:
who work internationally • Strategic HR Management
• Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility
• Global Compensation and Benefits
• Organizational Effectiveness and Talent
Development This program is not a substitute for the GPHR®
certification exam. If you wish to take the GPHR®
• Workforce Relations and Risk exam, you must complete a separate application form
Management available through the Human Resource Certification
Institute (HRCI®) at www.hrci.org.
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5. GROUP FACILITATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Facilitation—a critical tool for accelerating productivity and strategic alignment—plays a crucial
role in businesses, governments and communities. Today, organizations are seeking skilled
facilitators who can help groups build consensus, maximize participation and move toward action.
This certificate program covers the concepts and techniques of effective group facilitation.
Program Content Who Should Attend How You Will Benefit
The program curriculum covers This course is appropriate for many You will gain the skills and tools
competencies defined by the International different professionals, including: for establishing core facilitation
Association of Facilitators (IAF), the • Managers competencies and providing skillful
leading professional association in the • Leaders facilitation of meetings and workshops.
field, including: • Facilitators
• Creating collaborative client • Consultants
relationships • Project managers
• Planning appropriate group processes • Team leaders
• Creating and sustaining a participatory • HR professionals
environment • Course leaders or instructors
• Guiding groups to appropriate and
useful outcomes
• Increasing tools to build effective teams
• Learning how technology can support
group decision making
• Facilitating organizational change
• Learning theories and practices that
support facilitation
• Building and maintaining professional
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6. THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (OD)
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
In today’s business environment, the discipline and practice of organizational development
are critically important. Organizations, needing systems and processes that have an impact
on people and performance, are turning to OD experts. This certificate program can help you
become an OD practitioner who drives meaningful results in your organization.
Who Should Attend
This program is for managers; OD,
The Organizational Design Wheel
training and HR professionals; and
anyone else who wants to learn the OD
methodologies and techniques that drive
organizational performance.
How You Will Benefit
You will learn leading OD theories,
practices and applications to enhance
your skills. Benefits include:
• Practical OD tools and resources
• Research on OD best practices
• An expanded network of OD
professionals
• Enhanced credibility as an OD
professional
• The crystallization of your own OD
platform
This program is offered at the Chicago Loop
Campus in conjunction with Linkage, Inc.
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7. PROGRAM CONTENT Organizational Analysis And Shared Electives Courses
The curriculum is based on Linkage’s Design (Core) (Complementary to Both Tracks)
Organizational Design Wheel™—a Learn the dynamics, processes and Strategic Thinking
model that defines and categorizes challenges inherent in analyzing and then Acquire the perspective, framework
the characteristics common to high- designing or redesigning an organization and tools necessary to engage others in
performance workplaces. The program for optimal performance. strategic decision-making and to lead the
features two tracks of study: classic— (Dimension: Organization) strategic conversations required for the
for professionals with 0–5 years of OD long-term health of your team or enterprise.
experience; and advanced—for those Advanced Track Courses (Dimension: Processes & Tools)
with 5+ years of experience in the field. The Od Lab For Experienced
Based on your level of experience, choose Practitioners (Core) Systems Thinking
between the classic or advanced tracks Gain a practical understanding of a The best leaders can make connections
and focus on the aspects of the wheel complex OD intervention and learn among seemingly disparate events and
that are most relevant to your work. how to analyze the effectiveness processes. You’ll learn how to resolve
of your own approaches with feedback complex business problems in a practical,
You must complete four courses from an experienced OD consultant. systematic way; simulations help you
including at least one core course with (Dimension: Organization) master techniques and principles.
the remaining chosen from the selected (Dimension: Processes & Tools)
track or from shared electives. You are Design And Implement Leadership
encouraged to complete the program in Development Systems Change Leadership: How Leaders
one year. Learn how to design and implement Drive Organizational Change
competency-based leadership What does it take to lead? Whether the
Classic Track Courses development programs and systems and task is driving down change from the top
Introduction To Organizational understand how to structure and manage or pushing up change from below, you
Development (Core) accelerated development programs for need skills in change leadership concepts,
Learn to build momentum for high-potential staff members. practices and processes.
organizational change, while receiving (Dimension: Direction-Setting) (Dimension: Direction-Setting)
simple tools to help drive OD initiatives.
(Dimension: Organization)
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8. AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION’S (APA)
PAYTRAIN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY® PROGRAM
Improve your payroll knowledge and prepare for certification. In cooperation with the American
Payroll Association (APA), DePaul offers the PayTrain College and University® program.
Comprised of two professional development courses, PayTrain® Fundamentals and PayTrain®
Mastery, this program is designed for all levels of payroll administration—from seasoned
professionals interested in advancing their careers to new hires seeking an understanding of the
industry. Increase your knowledge of payroll compliance, as you prepare for the Fundamental
Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification exams.* In this
program, you will receive live classroom instruction, textbooks and access to interactive online
games and applications to reinforce topics learned.
Who Should Attend How You Will Benefit • Solid grounding in compliance
• Experienced and entry-level payroll As a participant, you’ll gain: issues related to tax and regulatory
professionals • The “know how” to start or advance information
• Managers and supervisors providing your payroll career • Preparation for the FPC and CPP exams
strategic payroll management • An understanding of payroll essentials • Recertification credit hours (RCHs)
• Sales professionals and consultants through hands-on exercises or continuing education units (CEUs)
serving the payroll industry • Improved job performance by to maintain FPC or CPP credentials
• Systems analysts and engineers writing increasing accuracy and compliance
payroll programs • The guidance and expertise of an * If you wish to take the FPC or CPP exam,
• Payroll service bureau client experienced facilitator contact the APA at www.americanpayroll.org
representatives • Access to a network of peers to
learn about payroll practices in other
organizations
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9. PAYTRAIN® FUNDAMENTALS PAYTRAIN® MASTERY
This course teaches the fundamental A continuation of PayTrain®
payroll calculations and applications Fundamentals, this is a comprehensive
common to the industry. It conveys the course providing managers and
basic knowledge and skills required to supervisors a solid understanding of
maintain payroll compliance and prevent advanced topics in the field. This course is
costly penalties. Calculations covered ideal for experienced payroll professionals
in this course are critical to successfully seeking compliance training, professional
passing the FPC and CPP exams and are development or CPP certification
not covered in PayTrain® Mastery. preparation. For success on the CPP
exam, this course should be taken after
Topics covered in PayTrain® completing PayTrain® Fundamentals.
Fundamentals include:
• Fundamentals of Payroll Operations Topics in this course include:
• Paycheck Calculations • Payroll Concepts
• Fringe Benefits • Payroll Reporting and Employment
• Tax Reporting Taxes
• Payroll Accounting • Record Keeping and Payroll Practices
• Administration • Payroll Accounting
• Management and Administration
Course offered online and at the
Loop Campus. Course offered online and at the
Loop Campus.
10. HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING COURSES
EMPLOYMENT LAW PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR HR INTERVIEWING SKILLS
Common HR errors can result in PROFESSIONALS Finding job candidates with the right
costly litigation. This course offers With the explosion of HR-related job skills, behavioral skills and personal
an overview of employment laws and projects, as well as the need to complete values is a challenge. Hiring efforts take
legislation. Learn about federal laws projects on time and within budget, time and planning. This workshop teaches
related to discrimination, disabilities, project management is a critical skill. legal considerations and interviewing
sexual harassment, hiring practices, You’ll learn the rules of successful project techniques to aid professionals in making
compensation, pension, termination and management – rules you can apply to lead optimal hiring decisions.
discipline, physical safety, privacy and a project or excel on a team.
reputation. Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend This workshop is designed for any
Who Should Attend This course is appropriate for PHR®s business professional who is involved
This course is designed for HR and SPHR®s, HR professionals, team in hiring and interviewing, including
professionals and managers who need to leaders and anyone who will be working managers, supervisors, team leaders and
be familiar with employment law. on an HR project. HR professionals.
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Professional Education
REGISTRATION FOrm
THE CENTER FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING
2012–2013 Programs and Courses
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Payment may be made by check, VISA, Master Card, Discover, American Express or money order. Cash will not be accepted. Payment must be received at the time of registration. Checks
should be made payable to DePaul University CPE and reference the student’s name. University policy requires a $25.00 Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fee to be charged for all returned checks.
All registrations are due seven calendar days before the course start date. Any registration submitted after that deadline will be charged a mandatory $75.00 late registration fee. You will receive
confirmation of your registration by email. If you need confirmation or a receipt mailed to you, contact our office at (312) 362-6300 or cperegistration@depaul.edu. Written notification of cancellation is
required seven calendar days before the course start date to receive a full refund (minus a $75.00 cancellation fee).
DePaul’s complete registration and student policies can be found on our website at cpe.depaul.edu. We reserve the right to substitute instructors, change the day and location that programs meet, and
cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events.
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12. DePaul University Continuing and
Professional Education (CPE) is a leading
H
provider of professional development
and learning for working adults seeking
to enhance their skills, advance in their
careers and enrich their understanding of
A
a rapidly changing world. CPE also offers
education solutions customized to meet
the needs of business, government and
nonprofit organizations.
Visit Our Website
For online registration, course
information and current dates, visit our
website at cpe.depaul.edu/hr.
Program Contact
Janie Rollinson, PHR® Program Manager
,
(312) 362-5792
jrollin1@depaul.edu
Master of Science in Human Resources
An M.S. in Human Resources Management
from DePaul University’s Kellstadt
Graduate School of Business is designed
for students who wish to study the field
of human resources management from a
business perspective. The degree program
content aligns with the SHRM® HR
Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
