Parkland College

AMA University Certificate Program in Human Resources

AMA University Certificate Program In Human Resources is sponsored by Parkland College Business Training in cooperation with the American Management Association

All courses qualify for PHR/SPHR recertification credits through SHRM

Complete all 6 AMA Human Resource courses through Parkland and receive a $250 rebate!* Courses may also be taken individually. (*only one rebate per person)

To receive the AMA University Certificate Program in Human Resources, you must complete 6 AMA Human Resources specific courses:

Compensation: How to Develop Effective Reward Programs

Fair, Square and Legal

Fundamentals of Human Resources
How to Manage Training: Facilitating Workplace Learning

Performance Management

Performance Appraisal: Strategies for Success

 

Compensation: How to Develop Effective Reward Programs

Cindy Guthrie, SPHR, MS, will help you gain a fundamental understanding of compensation that develops you into a primary resource for implementing new programs or improving existing ones. Determine and maintain pay levels that attract, retain, and motivate employees; develop compensation policy guidelines that reflect the company’s values and culture; learn the seven basic objectives when implementing an effective compensation plan.

Oct 8 & 10 MGT 721-001Z Fee $265 Register

1- 5pm Deadline: Oct 1

 

How to Manage Training: Facilitating Workplace Learning

Join Cindy Harris, SPHR, in learning how to assess an employee’s knowledge, skills, and performance levels; determine training objectives; evaluate internal and external training resources; use a variety of teaching methods and media; design and deliver effective training programs for company needs; and measure the results of your training program.

Tue/Thu Dec 11 & 13     MGT 757-001Z  Fee $265 Register Tue/Thu Dec 3 & 5 2013 MGT 757-001Z Fee: $265 Register

1 - 5pm Deadline Dec 4   1- 5pm Deadline: Nov 26

 

Fundamentals of Human Resources

Cindy Guthrie, SPHR, MS, will discuss how to recruit, select, interview, and hire employees in full compliance with federal and state laws; establish a valid testing program; guard against charges of negligent hiring and discrimination; write job descriptions and specifications; develop cost-effective, competitive compensation and benefits programs; and much more in this important workshop.

Coming again in Spring 2014! Register

 

Performance Management

Join Cindy Guthrie SPHR, MS, as she examines various performance management techniques, such as 360° feedback, surveys, and performance appraisals.  Performance management provides the knowledge and tools needed to design and implement a workable system that benefits the organization and inspires employees to manage their own performance.   

Tue/Thu Apr 16 & 18 MGT 755-001Z Fee: $265 Register

1 - 5pm Deadline: Apr 9

 

Fair, Square, and Legal: A Manager's Guide to Safe Hiring, Managing, and Firing Practices

Do you know how to protect your business, your employees, and yourself from legal liability? Cindy Guthrie SPHR, MS, will help you gain the skills to identify potential employment law violations before they happen; investigate a harassment complaint; write safe job advertisements and descriptions; conduct safe hiring interviews and performance appraisals; determine what constitutes “reasonable accommodation” for employees with disabilities; and more.

Tue/ Thu Jun 18 & 20 MGT 732-001Z  Register

1- 5pm Deadline: Jun 11

 

Performance Appraisals: Strategies for Success

Effective performance appraisals can spell the difference between success and failure for the individual and the organization. Join Cindy Guthrie SPHR, MS, and learn how to evaluate actual performance against performance objectives; help an employee achieve performance or career objectives; provide positive, constructive performance feedback and counseling; and comply with the legal aspects of performance appraisals.

Tue/Thu  Jul 16 & 18 MGT 733-001Z   Register

1- 5pm Deadline: Jul 9