Professional Development: Other Opportunities

This page of our web site contains information about courses, programs, seminars, con-
ferences, and other opportunities for professional development which are not sponsored by the Human Resource Management Association of Rhode Island, but which may be of interest to our members and to others in the HR profession.

Human Resource Management Certificate Program Courses

Bryant University Center for Executive Development

*Undiscounted Tuitions Are Shown Below  10% Discount for HRM-RI Members

Bryant University's Executive Development Center is now an HRCI Approved Provider. PHR and SPHR certified professionals may now take any of EDC's Human Resources Management courses and earn CEUs.

Click on any course number below to get more details or to register online. All courses below run from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

HRM100 Introduction to HRM
9/24/07 - 12/3/07,10 Sessions, $579* or
4/21/08 - 6/30/08, 10 Sessions, $579*

HRM101 HRM and the Law
1/22/08 - 3/25/08, 10 Sessions, $579* or
4/22/08 - 6/24/08, 10 Sessions, $579*

HRM102 Recruiting, Selection, Retention
10/2/07 - 11/20/07, 8 Sessions, $495* or
4/29/08 -  6/17/08, 8 Sessions, $495*

HRM103 Intro to Benefits/Compensation
9/26/07 - 12/5/07, 10 Sessions, $579* or
1/23/08 - 3/26/08, 10 Sessions, $579*

HRM107 Performance Management
9/25/07 - 11/27/07, 10 Sessions, $579* or
1/23/08  -  3/26/08, 10 Sessions, $579*

HRM108 Diversity in Human Resources
4/23/08 -  6/25/08, 10 Sessions, $579*

HRM109 Strategic Planning
9/27/07 - 11/15/07, 8 Sessions, $495* or
1/28/08  -  3/24/08, 8 Sessions, $495*

HRM110 Succession Planning
1/22/08 - 3/25/08, 10 Sessions, $579*

For more information, contact Jennifer Chasse, Program Manager, at 401-232-6501 or jchasse@bryant.edu
 
Click here to request EDC Catalogue

Roger Williams University Center for Professional Development

10% Discount for HRM-RI Members

Roger Williams University offers the Human Resource Certification Program, a series of courses and workshops designed to develop the skills and expertise of human resource and management professionals.
Click here for more details (PDF).

Upcoming course:

HR106 Strategic Role of Human
Resources
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
9/25/07 - 11/13/07 -- 8 Sessions
Sep 25; Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13

This module deals with the strategic, long-term, forward-thinking role of Human Resources. This interactive course will include such topics as: the role of HR in strategic planning, HR as a business partner, organizational design, and measuring the effectiveness of human resources and human capital. Partici-
pants will gain a basic understanding of the factors needed to make a genuine impact on the future of their organizations.

Download course description (PDF)

Roger Williams University
Center for Professional Developement
150 Washington St.
Providence, RI 02903-9998
401-276-4850 /  800-222-9572

http://cpd.rwu.edu

For special HRM-RI discount, contact
Dawn Richmond, 401-276-4879, drichmond@rwu.edu
 

UCLA Online HRM Program

UCLA Extension's HRM Certificate Program provides human resources staff with current, comprehensive, and practical skills to meet the challenges encountered in competitive business environments.

UCLA Extension offers SHRM members a professional discount of $50 off the fee for one online course per quarter. Fees for online courses range from $495 to $550.

Contact Helen Williams, 310-825-7729 (PST) or hwilliam@uclaextension.edu
Register at: www.uclaextension.edu

HRM Professional Certification Exam Review/Preparation

SHRM Review at Bryant University Center for Executive Development

**10% Tuition-Only Discount for SHRM Members

HRM139 SHRM Review, 9/18/07 - 12/11/07, 13 Sessions, $1,050
                                    1/30/08  -  4/23/08, 13 Sessions, $1,050

**The undiscounted cost of $1,050 includes a materials fee of $395. A 10% tuition-only discount is offered to members of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management).

For more information, contact Jennifer Chasse, Program Manager, at 401-232-6501 or jchasse@bryant.edu
 
Click here to request EDC Catalogue

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

*Discount for HRM-RI Members

Roger Williams University is offering a special discount to HRM-RI members on Project Management Professional (PMP) Boot Camp. This 5-day program is designed to provide fundamentals of Project Management and to successfully prepare students for the Project Management Institute's (PMI) PMP certification exam.

Dates: November 5, 6, 7, 8, 9               Time: 9 am - 5 pm

Click here for more details, including prerequisites (PDF)

To obtain the special discount for HRM-RI members, contact Dawn Richmond at
401-276-4879 or drichmond@rwu.edu

Webcast
Walgreen's Quest for Inclusion
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
2:00 - 3:00 pm EST

Theme: Best Employer Practices         Speaker: Deb Russell, Walgreen Company

To celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the JAN/US BLN Webcast series features the Walgreen Company's commitment to hiring people with disabilities. The Walgreen Company is the nation's largest drugstore chain and the 7th largest retailer. Walgreen's success story will be presented by Ms. Deb Russell who oversees the company's commitment to hiring people with disabilities in their latest and
all future distribution centers. The first of these centers opened in January 2007. In this Webcast session, Ms. Russell presents Walgreen's plans and the early outcomes of
this effort, including lessons learned.

To register: http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/register/

For more information about this Webcast or others in the series,
call 800-526-7234 and selection Option "5" (Voice) or 877-781-9403 (TTY),
or e-mail training@jan.wvu.edu or visit http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/

JAN webcasts are eligible for one hour of Continuing Education Units for PHR, SPHR, GPHR, CRC, CCRC, MAC, CS, and WVUCEUs.

The Job Accomodation Network is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor.

Gencorp Insurance Group Invites You to Introduce...

Rhode Island's lower cost health coverage exchanged for employee wellness commitment!

Where:
Hilton Garden Inn
One Thurber Street
Warwick, RI 02886

When:
October 11, 2007
9:00 - 11:00
Continental Breakfast

 
On This Page
 
Local HR Certificate Programs
 
Online HR Certificate Programs
 
SHRM Review -- EDC
at Bryant University
 
PMP Boot Camp at RWU Professional Development Center
 
10/9 - JAN Webcast:
Walgreens' Quest for Inclusion
 
10/11 - HealthPact Informational Breakfast Meeting Sponsored by GenCorp Insurance Group
 
10/24-25  - Promoting Health Action Through Innovative Health Coaching
 
10/30 - Job Fair: Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month
 
12/7 - RI Business Group on Health Membership Meeting
 

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