Institute for Human Resource Management Education

An organization's Human Resources (HR) Department is a critical component of its success. Forsyth Tech's Institute for Human Resource Management Education offers courses and an HR certificate that will equip you with the requisite skills, tools and knowledge to effectively deal with human resource issues arising in your organization. Participants enrolled in these courses do not earn traditional college credit. Instead, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded for successful completion of each course.

The Institute offers the following options for HR management training:

Human Resource Management Certificate

The Human Resource Management Certificate program provides a comprehensive, practical foundation for individuals interested in becoming HR generalists. Individuals currently employed in HR can broaden their understanding of their profession, gain skills required for advancement and acquire an educational credential in HR. Courses cover today's most vital and timely topics, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, orientation and training and the employee performance process.

Graduates of the Human Resource Management program receive Forsyth Tech's certificate in Human Resource Management, a noncredit educational credential indicating successful completion of a comprehensive course of study in human resources. To successfully complete the program and earn the certificate, participants must satisfactorily complete seven core courses and three electives over a two-year period. Non-certificate students may enroll in individual courses.

For more information please view the Human Resource Management Certificate page.

SHRM Exam Prep

If you are an experienced HR professional interested in earning the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation, this intensive 14 week certification preparation program will provide a proven method for preparing for the examinations. This course is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The curriculum, designed by subject matter experts, covers the 2008 HRCI Body of Knowledge and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills.

By attending our course, you will develop new knowledge and skills that will improve your workplace effectiveness immediately. By enrolling in our classroom-based format, you also get these added benefits:

  • A structured classroom environment that enhances learning and helps you stay on track
  • An experienced instructor to explain concepts and apply them to your industry
  • Opportunities to network and share real-world experiences with other HR professionals
  • Minimizing travel and maximizing employer tuition assistance
  • There's never been a better time to pursue your PHR or SPHR designation. With our blended approach, you'll learn from printed workbooks, software, online tools and a dynamic classroom experience.

For more information please view the SHRM Exam Prep page.

Continuing Education Credit for PHRs and SPHRs

HR professionals know that their field constantly evolves. In order to be a strategic partner in your organization's success, you must stay abreast of changing laws, best practices and innovative labor strategies. Certified HR professionals are required to recertify their designation every three years. As a Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) approved provider, many of our courses offered through the Institute for HR Management qualify for recertification credit. If you have any questions, please call 336.734.7727.

For more information about schedules, costs or to register call 336.761.1002.