WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR HR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
#1: OBTAIN HR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
SHRM CERTIFICATION
Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field—and a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today's economy. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills.
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If you would like to join a class to study for the SHRM Certification, here is a list of educational institutions offering SHRM Certification Study Courses
Fairfield University (classroom) - CLICK HERE
Central Connecticut State University (classroom) - CLICK HERE
Post University (online) - CLICK HERE
The Connecticut Human Resource Council is a SHRM Preferred Provider:
HRCI CERTIFICATION
The Human Resource Certification Institute offers additional HR certification designations: PHR, SPHR or GPHR.
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# 2 JOIN SHRM!
SHRM offers dozens of membership benefits: HR advice, white papers, scholarships, sample policies, sample interview questions, great conferences and so much more! If you are not a member of SHRM, you’re missing an opportunity to educate yourself as an HR subject matter expert. If you are a first-time SHRM member, please enjoy a $15 discount off your new membership – enter Code 118 at check-out after completing the on-line application. To learn more CLICK HERE
# 3: JOIN A LOCAL SHRM CHAPTER / ATTEND A LOCAL SHRM MEETING
Consider joining a Connecticut SHRM chapter in your area – there are 7 to choose from! Our chapters offer regular meetings throughout the state, and the benefit of building a local professional network of colleagues – think of it as your own personal board of directors. And, almost every meeting offers both SHRM and HRCI re-certification credits for certified professionals. For a list of chapters within our state, CLICK HERE
#4: EARN A CERTIFICATE IN HR
Central Connecticut State University - CLICK HERE
Fairfield University - CLICK HERE
# 4: EARN A DEGREE IN HR
A partial list of Connecticut educational institutions offering HR or related degrees:
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES:
Albertus Magnus College
B.A. - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Central Connecticut State University
B.S.B.A - Human Resource Management
Fairfield University
B.S. Management, HR Concentration
Quinnipiac University
B.S. Management, HR Concentration
GRADUATE DEGREES
Sacred Heart University
M.S. in HR Management
University of New Haven
M.A., Industrial / Organizational Psychology
University of Connecticut
M.S. in HR Management