HR Mgt (SPHR/PHR Prep) Course starts Sept 12th, 2011

It is hard to believe that I have been teaching the SPHR and PHR prep course for 15 years! There are a lot of you out there that I have had the pleasure of having in a class. But wait. . . did you just hear your coworker talking about studying for the SPHR or PHR test? This is the moment; the moment to beam and pass on the baton. Your stamp of approval, your vote of confidence, your support is priceless. Share your classroom learning experience with Amanda Close as the instructor! As always, together we will bring forth the next group of HR folks studying for the PHR/SPHR exam through the Close Group.
The tuition is still $995 (this includes the books.) High value and reasonably priced! Unbelievable! How does the Close Group do it? In short, because of you, the alumni of courses taught by Amanda Close. You are my champions and your ‘stamp of approval’ brings new students. In turn we say “thank you” by passing on the savings. The course is a bargain because of you.

Please pass on a good word.
The class starts soon, so people need to reserve a spot.
When: September 12th- November 21st 2011 (Monday evenings 6-9 pm)
Where: Seattle
Sign up: http://www.closegroup.org/hr_mgt_course.html

If folks are not sure they would qualify to take the exam, please direct them to: http://www.closegroup.org/PHR_and_SPHR_Eligibility.html

SPHR and PHR Prep Course Starts Week of September 13th, 2010

It is that time again to think about and then decide whether or not to study for the SPHR/PHR exam. The classes I offer in the Seattle area start the week of September 13th. This will be the last "round" before the testing requirement change and become more stringent.
Here is a link to a summary of the changes:2011 SPHR/PHR eligibility changes

To find out more about the course I offer: Take the SPHR/PHR Course

What a recent student had to say about the course:
"I just wanted to say thank you for your PHR/SPHR prep course. I passed the PHR, which was a huge relief! Your questions and material covered in class were the perfect combination of learning for this type of exam. I found that after re-reading all the material, listening to the lectures, and doing the HRCP flashcards that the exam was not near as difficult or detailed as the questions in class."

HR Conference, See You There!

Hope to see at the San Diego SHRM conference! I will be spending most of my time at the exhibitor hall at booth #1550 (HRCP booth.) Stop by and enter to win a free online course offered through the Close Group!!!! Get those strategic recertification hours.

Made the decision to take the SPHR/PHR exam before the 2011 certification requirements kick-in? With Fall right around the corner, this is the last round of HR Mgt course offering/testing window before the 2011 certification requirements come into affect. Sign up now to take the classroom version offered in the Seattle, WA area or an online self-paced offering.

Take advantage of the new referral program and accumulate credits towards a free online course preapproved for HRCI recertification hours for yourself. Visit: Close Group HR Mgt Course

See you in San Diego

I will be down at the SHRM Conference in San Diego at the HRCP (Human Resource Certification Program)booth in the exhibitor area. Stop by and say "Hi!" I will be there sharing success stories using the HRCP materials as well as showcasing the online SPHR/PHR prep course and recertification approved courses offered by the Close Group.

Bring your friends to the booth and get them signed up to take the SPHR/PHR prep course offered through the Close Group and start accumulating credits toward a free course for yourself! Stop by the booth and find out more.

Sign up to take the course yourself and receive a 3-month WellMeals4U membership.

Looking forward to seeing you at the conference.

SPHR/PHR Prep Course Fall 2010 Special Offers

I know, summer will not have officially started until June 21st and here I am talking about Fall Course offerings. Time absolutely flies and I wanted to let people know of some special offers that are tied with the upcoming Fall SPHR/PHR prep course. Visit the website: Close Group HR Mgt Course.

The first special offering:Sign up to take the SPHR/PHR prep course offered through the Close Group and receive a 3-month membership to WellMeals4U! Studying eats up all of your precious spare time and requires carving away at other areas. Don't let eating healthy meals get put on the back burner. Utilize WellMeals4U and "stockpile" healthy meals in your freezer. WellMeals4U. http://www.wellmeals4u.com. This offer expires September 12, 2010.

The second special offering:Accumulate credits toward online courses offered by the Close Group just by referring students to the SPHR/PHR courses offered by the Close Group. Receive a $59credit for each full paying referral. Refer 10 people and take a 15 hour course for FREE. Online courses are all preapproved by HRCI to receive 15 strategic recertification hours!!!

Sign up today and take advantage of the special WellMeals4U offer.
Refer students and start accumulating credits toward a free course for yourself!

HR PHR/SPHR Courses for Fall 2010?

It's not too soon to be thinking about the next round of SPHR/PHR certification testing. The next round of "live" course offerings through the Close Group will begin in September in the Seattle area. For those of you who want to take advantage of the online offering, get signed up as soon as you like. The books are dropped shipped directly to your home and the self-paced online lectures available upon demand. Super easy! Sign up today and save your spot. Visit http://www.closegroup.org

PHR Course in Seattle

The Close Group offers a PHR/SPHR certification prep course twice in 2010. Both offered in Seattle, Washington. http://www.closegroup.org/

• The Winter/Spring offering will start February 15th and continue each Monday evening from 6-9 pm for eleven weeks.
• The Fall course offering will start September 13th and continue each Monday evening from 6-9pm for eleven weeks.

I will be the instructor for both of these offerings. Here is the link for the course and enrollment information. http://www.closegroup.org/

Come join the fun and get the test out of the way before the 2011 certification requirements change! Still time to enroll for the February 15th course.

Cheers,
Amanda