Professional Development and Certification Committee

Overview of the professional development programs offered by SHRM Hawaii.

HR Management Basics

Target Audience: Non-HR business professionals, new HR professionals
 
Overview: Packed with content, the program is held over multiple days.  Covering the basics of Human Resource Management this is an excellent introductory or refresher course for all types of business professionals.
 
This program covers:
  • Employment & Labor Law Overview
  • Mandated Benefits
  • Employee Leave
  • Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA)
  • Standard HR Practices
  • American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Discipline & Discharge
 

HR Essentials

Target Audience: Non-HR business professionals, new HR professionals, HR professionals considering becoming certified, but want a preview first
 
Overview:  This program is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to create a stronger alignment between your organizational and HR goals, while building upon your knowledge of current HR practices. The program will help you to apply newly learned HR knowledge to practical activities similar to those required on the job.  Upon completion of the program you will be able to transfer the knowledge and skills learned from training to on-the-job tasks. 
 
This class covers
  • Strategic Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Total Rewards
  • Learning & Development
  • Performance Management
  • Employment Law

 

SHRM Certification Prep Class:   Semester Program

Target Audience: HR professionals who would like to become certified as a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)
Dates/Time of Year: Spring (January - May) and/or Fall (September - November)
 
Overview: SHRM Hawaii and UH Manoa Outreach College partner on this offering of a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) instructor-led preparation course. 
 
This 19-session instructor-led course is designed for individuals interested in preparing for the SHRM certification exam, achieving professional advancement, and building confidence for addressing today’s HR challenges. 
 
Our course combines expert instruction from local, industry-experts, with tools that are specifically designed for adult learning, to offer a comprehensive and effective way to prepare for success on your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. The SHRM Learning System offers personalized learning that adjusts to your unique learning style. You’ll learn to apply HR knowledge and competencies to real-life situations and maximize exam readiness with practice questions, including 160 retired exam questions, as well as interactive study tools.

 

SHRM Certification Prep Class:  3-day Session

Target Audience:  HR professionals who would like to become certified as a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)
Overview: SHRM Hawaii offers a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) instructor-led preparation course.
 
This 3-session instructor-led course is designed for individuals interested in preparing for the SHRM certification exam, achieving professional advancement, and building confidence for addressing today’s HR challenges.
 
Our course combines expert instruction from local, industry-experts, with tools that are specifically designed for adult learning, to offer a comprehensive and effective way to prepare for success on your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. The SHRM Learning System offers personalized earning that adjusts to your unique learning style. You’ll learn to apply HR knowledge and competencies to real-life situations and maximize exam readiness with practice questions, including 160 retired exam questions, as well as interactive study tools.

 

SHRM Specialty Credentials

Target Audience: HR professionals looking to demonstrate targeted competence in a focused field of practice within HR
 
Overview: A SHRM Specialty Credential is a recognition of competency-based professional development accomplished in a focused field of practice to include:
  • Talent Acquisition
  • People Analytics
  • California Law HR
  • HR Department of One
  • U.S. Employment Immigration
  • Inclusive Workplace Culture
  • Workplace Investigations
 
For an in-depth description of each SHRM Specialty Credential, please visit the SHRM website.

 

SHRM Hawaii has partnered with California SHRM to offer this SHRM Specialty Credential training.  Classes for the various credentials are offered at different days and times throughout the year.