SHRM Certification Seminars
(PHR/SPHR Preparation Course)



Lewis University offers a Human Resource Management Certification Preparation Program that provides human resource professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the six functional areas of human resource management as defined by the profession. The course uses the SHRM Learning System.

This 12-week program serves as a review/study course for those seeking Professional Human Resource (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resource (SPHR) certification through the exam process administered by the Human Resources Certificate Institute (HRCI).

Other professionals and HR specialists desiring an increased understanding of management issues will also find this course most beneficial for professional development purposes.

Topics covered include:
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Workforce Planning and Employment
  • Human Resource Development
  • Total Rewards
  • Employee and Labor Relations
  • Risk Management
  • Review session
Sessions (12 total) are taught by Elli Moore who is SPHR and GPHR certified with more than 30 years of HRM experience. Interactive sessions include case study discussions, lecture, question and answer sessions, and multip

le choice tests reflecting the types of questions on the HRCI accreditation exams. Participants who successfully complete the course, including those who choose not to take the HRCI exam, will receive Certificates of Completion from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and 36 contact hours.

Who Should Attend


This program is designed for HR professionals seeking to enhance or advance their careers, as well as those interested in pursuing a more detailed overview of HR management. This course is also ideal for HR managers and professionals planning to take the PHR/SPHR certification exams.

Contact Hours


3.6 CEU's/36 contact hours. You may also register for 3 undergraduate credit hours.


SHRM Global Certification Seminar
(GPHR Preparation Course)



Lewis University offers the SHRM GPHR Certification Preparation program as a course of study to prepare HR professionals to take the GPHR Certification exam. In the current global business environment all HR professionals can benefit from taking this program. The sessions are offered online to facilitate the schedules of working adults.

The course uses the Global Learning System provided by SHRM which features:
  • Global content based on the GPHR body of knowledge and practices from six countries/regions, including Canada, China, European Union, India, United Kingdom, and the United States.
  • Print and web-based study tools
  • More than 750 sample exam questions
  • Interactive case studies
  • A practice exam for the Certification exam.
Topics covered include:
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility
  • Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Development
  • Global Compensation and Benefits
  • Workforce Relations and Risk Management
Sessions (12 total) are taught online by Elli Moore who is SPHR and GPHR certified with more than 30 years of HRM experience. Interactive sessions include case study discussions, lecture, question and answer sessions, and multiple choice tests reflecting the types of questions on the HRCI accreditation exams.

Who Should Attend


This program is designed for HR professionals seeking to enhance or advance their careers, as well as those who have an interest in the global HR environment. This course is also ideal for HR professionals planning to take the GPHR certification exam.

Contact Hours


3.6 CEU's/36 contact hours. You may also register for 3 undergraduate credit hours.