Additional Learning
BE ADVANCED.
The SHRM Annual Conference is the largest of its kind - featuring sessions and educational opportunities that can be found nowhere else in the world. Take this unique opportunity and enhance the learning you'll receive in Chicago. Most programs begin on Saturday or Sunday before the full conference begins and can significantly increase your recertification credit earning potential - not to mention your value to your organization!
We are offering the following Advanced Learning programs in conjunction with the Annual Conference:
ONE- AND TWO-PART WORKSHOPS
Tackle the most intriguing topics of the year in these intensive, information-packed sessions, held on Saturday and Sunday before the conference officially opens. These workshops offer unique, in-depth approaches to understanding important workplace issues that affect your organization’s viability in today’s business environment.
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
Certification is your unique opportunity to show off your HR chops and increase your professional value. Use the SHRM Learning System® tools to help you achieve this important certification! The SHRM Learning System — the #1 PHR/SPHR Cert Prep Tool* — has been designed by subject matter experts, and includes discussion questions, application exercises, and module exams to develop specific HR competencies.
SEMINAR SERIES
Our Seminar Series address the professional development needs of varying audiences. We feature courses for “newcomers” to the profession and programs for “veterans” that are sure to benefit you wherever you are in your career. Registering for these courses will also allow you a valuable opportunity to increase your recertification earning potential!
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
It’s crucial for an HR executive to maintain a strategic edge and provide unwavering leadership for their organizations and staffs, particularly in the current economic climate. SHRM has partnered with nationally recognized business schools and management institutes to develop advanced learning programs that help you accomplish these goals. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to apply your skills and experiences to become a decisive leader who gets things done.
