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Human Resources: Certification Exam Preparation
I. Course Prefix/Number: MGT 280
Course Name: Human Resources: Certification Exam Preparation
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 0 lab)
II. Prerequisite
Recommended: 2 Years of Human Resources experience.
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course deals with the theories and concepts necessary to be successful on the PHR and SPHR exam. Content covers industry theory, practical application and test taking experiences.
IV. Learning Objectives
1. Students will understand the legal concepts effecting Human Resources
2. Students will gain increased understanding in the following subject areas:
a) Compensation and Benefits
b) Employee Relations
c) Strategic Management
d) Performance Evaluation
e) Recruiting and Retention
f) OSHA and Working Environments
3. Test taking skills will be reviewed
4. Information specific to the guidelines established by HRCI will be presented
2. Students will gain increased understanding in the following subject areas:
a) Compensation and Benefits
b) Employee Relations
c) Strategic Management
d) Performance Evaluation
e) Recruiting and Retention
f) OSHA and Working Environments
3. Test taking skills will be reviewed
4. Information specific to the guidelines established by HRCI will be presented
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
1. Legal Issues historically impacting Human Resources
2. Pay Systems
3. Motivational Theory
4. Legal aspects of Unionization
5. Employee Assessment tools
6. Safety
7. Training Methods for Adult Learners
2. Pay Systems
3. Motivational Theory
4. Legal aspects of Unionization
5. Employee Assessment tools
6. Safety
7. Training Methods for Adult Learners
VII. Methods of Instruction
Lecture, small group discussion, internet evaluations, case studies
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
Reading, writing, internet skills, critical thinking, case study analysis, oral presentation, practice exams similar to HRCI.
IX. Instructional Materials
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.
Varies by instructor.
Varies by instructor.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Grades are based on class team assignments and examinations
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Office of Access, Equity and Diversity. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
