Aiken Technical College has partnered with ed2go to offer this online, non-credit course.

Human capital is the single most important asset in any business and human resources (HR) professionals are charged with protecting these assets. This 100% online training course will prepare you for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam offered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). You will be fully equipped to advance your career as a certified PHR in only six months.

Course Objectives

• Comprehensive knowledge needed to sit for the aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification exams

• A broad overview of human resources practices

• Skills for handling recruitment, performance appraisals, and training processes

• Strategic decision making for compensation and job evaluation

• Foundational knowledge of U.S. laws and regulations regarding employment practices

• OSHA rules governing employee health and safety

• Strategies for implementing retention initiatives

Prerequisites and Certification Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites for taking this course. However, HRCI requires that you meet one of the following criteria to sit for PHR certification:

• Master’s degree or higher = 1 year of work experience in a professional-level HR role

• Bachelor’s degree = 2 years of work experience in a professional-level HR role

• Anything less than a bachelor’s degree = 4 years of work experience in a professional-level HR role

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.