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aPHR Foundations

Minor Lessons to Achieve Major HR Mastery

Unlock your potential and take the first step toward becoming an HR professional with aPHR Foundations: Minor Lessons to Achieve Major HR Mastery. This dynamic and engaging course, led by Dr. Jacqueline Minor, PHR, SHRM-CP, leverages her expertise to transform the foundational principles of HR into actionable, career-changing insights.

Whether you’re exploring a new career in Human Resources or managing a team and seeking to master HR essentials, this course is your gateway to understanding and excelling in HR’s five key functional areas:

  • Talent Acquisition: Build the skills to attract and retain top talent.
  • Learning & Development: Learn how to create impactful training and growth opportunities.
  • Compensation and Benefits: Master the art of structuring competitive and compliant rewards systems.
  • Employee Relations: Enhance workplace harmony and resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Navigate employment laws and mitigate workplace risks.

This 6-week, instructor-led, online HR Mastery Class is held on Saturday mornings, blending expert guidance with interactive exercises, practice questions, and strategic study techniques. You’ll also receive insights into the exam testing environment to prepare for success on the aPHR certification exam or to build a solid HR foundation for your current role.

What You’ll Gain:

  • In-depth knowledge of core HR principles.
  • Confidence to pursue your aPHR certification.
  • A solid foundation to manage HR tasks with ease, even in non-HR roles.
  • Access to real-world scenarios, engaging discussions, and hands-on exercises.
Eligibility

No prior HR experience is required! This course is open to all learners with a high school diploma or global equivalent who are ready to embark on their HR journey.

Dates

Saturdays, April 5, 2025 – May 10, 2025

Time

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

Format

Online, instructor-led

Cost

$1199 (includes comprehensive print and online study materials)

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn Minor Lessons that lead to Major Mastery. Start your HR journey with us and build the foundation for a thriving career!

Enroll today and take the first step toward HR excellence.

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HR Leadership Accelerator Course

Minor Concepts Lead to Major HR Success

Elevate your career and become a strategic HR leader with the HR Leadership Accelerator Course: Minor Concepts Lead to Major HR Success. Designed for experienced HR professionals pursuing the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certifications—or seeking professional development to refine your leadership skills—this course is your pathway to excellence. Gain the tools you need to master the alignment of people strategies with organizational goals and thrive as a transformative HR leader.

This 8-week, instructor-led, online course, held on Saturday mornings, delves deep into six key HR units, equipping you with the expertise to excel in complex organizational environments:

  • Strategic HR Management and Organizational Leadership: Master the principles of strategic HR planning and develop leadership skills to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives.
  • HR Planning, Recruitment, and Selection: Learn advanced techniques for workforce planning, talent acquisition, and effective candidate selection to build high-performing teams.
  • Employee Development and Performance Management: Design impactful employee development programs, implement performance management strategies, and drive organizational growth.
  • Compensation and Benefits: Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits systems that enhance employee satisfaction and ensure compliance.
  • Employee and Labor Relations: Build a harmonious workplace by navigating employee relations, fostering collaboration, and managing labor relations effectively.
  • Risk Management: Safety, Health, and Security: Ensure workplace safety, health, and security while mitigating organizational risks and maintaining compliance with legal standards.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of core and strategic HR functions.
  • Leadership skills to align HR practices with organizational objectives.
  • Insights and tools to succeed professionally, whether you're seeking certification or expanding your expertise.
  • Access to real-world scenarios, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises.

Whether you’re preparing for the PHR or SPHR exam, advancing your HR career, or strengthening your leadership abilities, this course is tailored to help you achieve your professional goals.

Eligibility

No certification is required to enroll! For those pursuing PHR or SPHR certifications, visit the HRCI website for details on education and experience requirements.

Dates

Saturdays, August 2, 2025 – September 20, 2025

Time

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

Format

Online, instructor-led

Cost

$1499 (includes comprehensive print and online study materials)

Take charge of your HR career with Minor Concepts and achieve Major HR Success. Build your expertise, lead with confidence, and make a lasting impact on your organization.

Enroll today and redefine your HR leadership journey.

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Minor HR Minis

Don’t face your HR certification exam alone. Whether you need some test-taking tips and strategies to alleviate test anxiety, or need further clarification on specific HR content, our certified consultants can assist. Select one of our Minor HR Minis today to get started!

  • Overview of HRCI and SHRM certification
  • Discuss exam preparation options
  • Tips and additional study resources to prepare for exam
  • Expert guidance from a certified HR professional
  • Flexible virtual meeting options available Mon-Thurs even on Saturdays
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HR Certification Preparation

Minor Consulting Group (MCG) offers HR certification exam preparation courses for HR professionals or those entering the HR field. MCG offers three HR certification preparation courses for HRCI or SHRM equivalent: aPHR, PHR (SHRM-CP), and SPHR (SHRM-SCP). Not sure which exam is right for you? Here’s a quick breakdown.

Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)

HRCI’s Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™) was created for individuals new to or transitioning to the HR field, recent college graduates, military personnel transitioning to civilian life, or non-HR professionals who manage individuals in the workplace. You do not have to have prior HR experience to sit for this exam since this is a knowledge-based certification.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

The PHR was designed for HR professionals with the minimum years of experience working in HR capacities that require implementing HR policies and procedures or operational duties. Please refer to HRCI for details on the minimum year and educational requirements.

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

The SPHR was designed for HR professionals in mid-senior level HR roles with extensive knowledge in all HR disciplines and a keen understanding of an organizations business strategy. There are minimum year and educational requirements that can be found on HRCI’s website.

The HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) does not endorse any particular preparation program or offering. We encourage prospective certification holders to use a variety of resources that reflect their learning styles and needs. Purchasing a certification product is NOT required and HRCI does not guarantee that an individual will pass based on the purchase of a certification preparation product.

The red-and-purple HR design, HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE, aPHR, PHR, and SPHR are trademarks of registered trademarks of Human Resource Certification Institute, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Used Under License.