September 30, 2003

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Designed for both experienced human resource professionals, as well as those interested in HR as a possible career, Oakton Community College announces the availability of a new Human Resource Specialist Certificate. Now, HR professionals have an economic and convenient way to update their skills, especially with the pending October 16 deadline for compliance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This flexible certificate program allows participants to customize course work to meet the needs of their current position. Two classes begin in late October at the Des Plaines campus:

Topics in Management: Credential Review for HR Professionals (MGT 290) meets Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5:50 p.m., starting Oct. 22. This six-week course provides a review of materials to prepare for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential exam. The cost of this two credit hour class is $116, plus a $25 application fee and $15 registration fee.

NOTE: Credential exam is scheduled for Dec. 6, 2003. For application details and deadlines, visit the Human Resource Certification Institute online at www.HRCI.org.

Employee Selection and Staffing (MGT 266) meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 10 p.m., starting Oct. 23. This eight-week course covers topics such as recruiting programs, interviews, selection criteria, job descriptions, and legal compliance with hiring and termination.

To learn more about the new HR certificate program, contact Sue Cisco, marketing chair, at 847-635-1872. For registration information, visit Oakton online at www.oakton.edu.

Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806

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