--- title: Human Resources Professional description: Prepare for a career in HR with industry-recognized practices. Get ready for PHR, SHRM-CP, and aPHR exams. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Human%20Resources.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Business [Human Resources Professional](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2655850758#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Human%20Resources.png) # Human Resources Professional #### $2,159 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/human-resources-professional-course-online/) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 15 #### $2,159 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/human-resources-professional-course-online/) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 150 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 274 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Industry Certification ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description This human resources certification course prepares you for a career and professional certification in human resources (HR) and it covers industry-recognized practices aligned with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). You will explore the foundational aspects of HR, including human resource laws, hiring disciplines, and labor relations. As you progress through the course, you will dive into essential areas, such as affirmative action, diversity considerations, and come to understand important decisions that human resources professionals often make regarding retention, recruiting, and hiring. Additionally, you will learn how to create a high-performance workplace, and related topics of performance appraisals, remote work, workplace communication, motivation, digital media, compensation and benefits, and more. Upon finishing this course, you will be equipped to start your career in this growing field. You will be prepared to sit for the HRCI's Professional Certification in Human Resources (PHR) exam, while also learning information useful for other human resources certification exams, including SHRM's Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam and the HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) exam. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - Gather comprehensive knowledge needed to sit for the aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP human resources certification exams - Obtain a broad overview of human resources professional practices - Gain skills for handling recruitment, performance appraisals, and training processes - Learn strategic decision-making for compensation and job evaluation - Acquire foundational knowledge of U.S. laws and regulations regarding employment practices - Understand OSHA rules governing employee health and safety - Review strategies for implementing retention initiatives - Study remote work and Diversity considerations How you will benefit: - Learn how to contribute to company strategy planning so you can be a more valuable member of the team - Prepare for a PHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification and unlock new career opportunities and higher salaries - Become eligible for high-demand human resources professional roles like HR generalist, recruiter, HR representative, HR assistant, HR specialist, HR manager, compensation and benefits manager, and more #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. - [Microsoft Word Online](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/free-office-online-for-the-web) - [Adobe Acrobat Reader](http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) **Instructional Material Requirements:** The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment: - *Human Resource Management, by Sean Valentine, Patricia Meglich, Robert L. Mathis, and John H. Jackson (eBook)* - *PHR, PHRi and SPHR, SPHRi Human Resources Certification - Complete Study Guide, by Sandra M. Reed* ##### Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for taking this course, other than basic computer knowledge. Certification Requirements: No HR experience is required to sit for the aPHR exam. You will need a high school diploma, but you don't need any additional education.Similarly, no HR experience or degree is required for the SHRM-CP exam; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles or a degree from a SHRM Academically Aligned program is recommended. If you plan to take the PHR exam after completing the course, you will need one of the following: - A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a professional level HR position with a master's degree or higher, OR - A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional level HR position with a bachelor's degree, OR - A minimum of four (4) years of experience in a professional level HR position with less than a bachelor's degree #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/human-resources-professional-course-online/) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $2,159 ##### Start Today! 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