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July 31, 2007

Earn Human Resource Certificate at Oakton

Oakton Community College this fall introduces a Human Resource Specialist Certificate, geared for experienced working professionals as well as those interested in pursuing a career in HR. This flexible program allows participants to customize their course load to meet their individual needs.

Classes offered at the Des Plaines campus include:
Managing Diversity in the Workplace (MGT 232-050) focuses on the challenges of today's workplace by using a variety of case studies, exercises, and readings. Seven-week course meets Thursday, 6:30 - 10 p.m., starting Sept. 6.

Employee Selection and Staffing (MGT 266-050) covers topics including recruiting programs, interviews, selection criteria, job descriptions, and legal compliances. Seven-week course meets Wednesday, 6:30 - 10 p.m., starting Sept. 12.

Training and Development (MGT 170-050) introduces topics including roles and responsibilities of trainers, unique characteristics of adult learners, and current career trends. Five-week course meets Thursday, 6:30 - 10 p.m., starting Oct. 25.

Compensation and Benefits Administration (MGT 267-050) gives students the opportunity to learn the practices and functions of a compensation and benefits coordinator. Seven-week course meets Wednesday, 6:30 - 10 p.m., starting Oct. 31.

Additional courses include: Human Resources Certification Exam Preparation (MGT 280-001), Effective Management Communications (MGT 118-OV1), Effective Organizational Leadership (MGT 225-001), and Negotiations (MGT 285-050).

For more information, visit www.oakton.edu/acad/dept/management or contact Sue Cisco, marketing chair, at 847-635-1872, or scisco@oakton.edu.


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