Designed
for experienced human resource professionals, as well as those interested
in a possible career in HR, Oakton Community College introduces a
new Human Resource Specialist Certificate.
This
flexible certificate program allows participants to customize course
work to meet their current needs. All featured courses meet at Oakton's
Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road.
Conflict
Management (MGT 222-050) provides positive conflict management
methods, including active listening and communication skills. Seven-week
course meets 6 - 10 p.m., Mondays, starting Nov 1.
Cases
in HR Management (MGT 290-050) examines current HR issues facing
companies. Seven-week course meets 6 - 10 p.m., Wednesdays, starting
Nov. 3.
Preparation
for the National Certification Exam for PHR and SPHR Credentials
(MGT 280-0W1) provides a review of materials to prepare for the Professional
in Human Resources (PHR) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources
(SPHR) credential exam. Five-session course meets 8:30 a.m. - 5:30
p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, beginning Friday, Oct 29.
HR
for Small Businesses (MGT 290-051) tackles the issues and problems
facing small businesses. Four-week course meets 6 - 10 p.m., Thursdays,
starting Nov. 4.
To learn
more about Oakton's new HR certificate program, contact Sue Cisco,
program chair, at 847-635-1872. For registration and course fee information,
visit Oakton online at www.oakton.edu.