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It's the ideal learning environment for public-sector
 

HR Academy is designed for local government, school district, and special district public-sector HR professionals who need to have a well-rounded grasp of a number of different HR disciplines. This program offers a total of 6.0 CEU credits through California State University, Sacramento - College of Continuing Education and a certificate for completing all six courses within three years. These one-day and two-day classes provide core basics as well as some specialized education (such as transition to the public sector). The six classes include Fundamentals of HR, Job Analysis, Classification and Compensation, Exam Development and Administration, Recruitment, and Employee Relations. State employees with a desire for a greater understanding of general HR practices are encouraged to attend, but should be cautioned that the focus is not on State Government processes and procedures.
 
Who Should Attend?
 
  • HR generalists new to HR or desiring skill development
  • Experienced specialists who could benefit from training in the broader spectrum of HR
  • HR practitioners in a decentralized HR organization
  • Experienced private sector HR practitioners who have transitioned to the public sector
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    The Certificate Program
     

    Courses are offered individually, but students who complete all six courses in the series within a three year period will earn a CPS-CSUS HR Academy Certificate.

    There are six courses included in the certificate program:

    1. Fundamentals of HR
    2. Job Analysis
    3. Classification and Compensation
    4. Exam Development and Administration
    5. Recruitment
    6. Employee Relations

    All classes earn continuing education units from CSUS College of Continuing Education ' each full day of class earns .7 CEU. Advance enrollment is required so no substitutions are allowed.

    Courses will be offered twice per year in public session or call us to bring a contract series to your organization or region. If you have additional questions, call CPS Human Resource Services at 916.263.3600 and ask for HR Academy or email HRAcademy@cps.ca.gov
     
    IPMA-HR Member Discount
     

    Members of International Public Management Association - Human Resources (IPMA-HR) receive a discount on the course fees. Please note your IPMA-HR Chapter affiliation. If you are interested in becoming a member of IPMA, follow this link to contact your local chapter: http://www.ipma-hr.org/.
     

    Note:  If you would like to register for more than one course, please select the courses first and then click the Register button.
     
    DaysCourse NameIPMA-HR Member CostNon IPMA-HR Member Cost
    1.5Fundamentals of HR$259 $284 
    1Job Analysis$159 $184 
    2Classification and Compensation$259 $284 
    2Exam Development and Administration$259 $284 
    1Recruitment$159 $184 
    1Employee Relations$159 $184 

    Course Description and Schedule


    Fundamentals of HR
    1.5-day course

    Learning Objectives:
    • Overview of the sub-disciplines of HR and their inter-relationships
    • The many roles of an HR professional
    • Public sector culture, politics and ethics
    • HR as a partner in promoting organizational goals
    • HR technologies and their uses
    • Public sector employment laws and regulations

     

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    Job Analysis
    1-day course

    Learning Objectives:
    • Job Analysis: What is it? Why do it? And How to do it?
    • Various job analysis methodologies – both abbreviated and extensive
    • Uses of Job Analysis data for selection, classification, compensation, performance planning, training development plans and more

     

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    Classification and Compensation
    2-day course

    Learning Objectives:
    • Classification and salary structure development and maintenance
    • Pay philosophy and how it is used in decision making
    • Steps to conduct a job analysis for classification purposes
    • Job evaluation methodologies
    • Pros and cons of general vs. specialized classifications
    • How to write a classification specification
    • Designing total compensation survey instruments and labor markets
    • Identifying appropriate labor market for pay comparisons
    • Overview of point factor pay methodologies
    • Communicating classification and pay findings

     

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    Exam Development and Administration
    2-day course

    Learning Objectives:
    • The value and cost benefit of employment testing
    • Exam types and their appropriate uses
    • How to develop oral, written, T & E and job simulation exams
    • Administering oral exams, including training oral board members
    • Resources available for exam development
    • Using a written exam item analysis to make decisions
    • Setting pass-points
    • Exam administration, confidentiality and security
    • On-line testing

     

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    Recruitment
    1-day course

    Learning Objectives:
    • Selection Planning
    • Scoring Models
    • Developing a recruitment plan
    • Improving your organization’s image
    • Working with job experts to identify great recruiting sources
    • Creative recruitment techniques for hard-to-recruit-for positions
    • Reducing large candidate pools
    • Evaluating effectiveness of recruiting techniques
    • Retaining talent

    NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - SACRAMENTO
    7/17/2008 - 7/17/2008
    8:30:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM
    Seats available: 8    		IPMA-HR Member Cost: $159.00
    Non-IPMA-HR Member Cost: $184.00
     

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    Employee Relations
    1-day course

    Learning Objectives:
    • Basic labor laws and employee rights
    • Overview of the discipline process
    • Union rights vs. employer’s rights
    • Common elements of an MOU
    • How to prevent and/or process grievances
    • Role of regulatory agencies
    • Basic fact-finding and investigation techniques

    NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - SACRAMENTO
    8/14/2008 - 8/14/2008
    8:30:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM
    Seats available: 6    		IPMA-HR Member Cost: $159.00
    Non-IPMA-HR Member Cost: $184.00
     

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    If you have additional questions, call CPS Human Resource Services at 916.263.3600 and ask for HR Academy or email HRAcademy@cps.ca.gov
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