The Certified Human Resources Specialist (CHRS) is for aspiring and new HR professionals, as well as experienced HR professionals dedicated to keeping their knowledge and skills current, so they are ready to meet today's challenges.
This program will prepare you to successfully engage in a broad range of HRM activities, expanding opportunities to advance your career by helping achieve your organization’s goals. The Certified HR Specialist program delivers hands-on, practical knowledge that you can apply immediately in your day-to-day work.
The program presenters were engaging, knowledgeable, and great at explaining things in a way that applies to real-life situations. The way they conducted the sessions made me feel comfortable sharing ideas. The content of the class was great…all topics I can use in my job.
By attending this program, you will learn:
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$2,800
*Payment in full is required before course start date. Course fee includes instructor-led interactive sessions, access to online learning community, program tools and resources
Earning your professional certification from MSU's School of Human Resources & Labor Relations, one of the best and most respected programs in the country, demonstrates mastery of content and commitment to the field of human resources management.
Mastery of course content will be evaluated via an online examination.
Individuals who successfully complete the course, take part in discussions and exercises, and pass the required examination will be recognized by Michigan State University's School of Human Resources & Labor Relations as a Certified Human Resources Specialist. They are then entitled to use the designation CHRS after their name.
Certification is only given to those who attend the entire program and pass the examination. They should expect a notification with their certificate via email two- to three-weeks after the completion of the program.
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MSU employee discount available. Please contact Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu for more information.
Angela T. Hall, JD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University. (MSU) Angela also serves as the Faculty Excellence Advocate for the College of Social Science at MSU. She is an affiliated faculty member with the MSU College of Law and the MSU Center for Gender in a Global Context. Angela received her JD from Florida State University, College of Law and her PhD from Florida State University, College of Business. She has previously been on the faculties of Florida State University and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to pursuing an academic career, Angela practiced law full-time. Her research interests include employee accountability , workplace inclusion, personality, technology at work, and employee legal claiming. She has taught a wide variety of courses at the undergraduate, masters, and doctorate levels including business law, organizational behavior, human resources, leadership, and employee training and development. Angela has also authored learning modules and cases for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and she is the host of the podcast series, People Talk with Angela Hall.
Tina M. Riley, is an Associate Professor, Associate Director, and Director of Professional Development in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University. She holds a PhD in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education, with a concentration in Communications, and a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University.
Dr. Riley is a results-based educator and executive coach with expertise helping individual leaders, and organizations, achieve their full potential through high-impact communications that build trust and promote inclusion and engagement.
She adopts an engaging and holistic approach to teaching that facilitates learners’ ability to move from theory to practice. Her teaching style makes complex concepts accessible to graduate students and seasoned professionals alike. Dr. Riley teaches academic and professional development classes on a variety of HR and leadership topics including communications, leadership development, managing change, diversity and inclusion, and conducting workplace investigations.
With her passionate and engaging style, Dr. Riley develops and presents customized leadership development programs for both public and private sector organizations, from manufacturing to the Courts. Organizational leaders and HR professionals from across the globe including Bahrain, Cameroon, Canada, Georgia, Nigeria have participated in her workshops.
One or more instructors listed above may be teaching this program.
Registration will close 2 business days before the start of the program or earlier if program enrollment reaches capacity.
MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or for conditions beyond its control. Any additional costs incurred by the enrollee of canceled programs are the responsibility of the enrollee.
This program has been approved for 32.5 continuing education credit hours towards Professional Development Program recertification.
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