The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) has a 40 year legacy of setting
the gold standard for HR mastery and excellence around the globe as well as being
the sole provider of HR certifications supported by the National Commission for Certifying
Agencies’ (NCCA) rigorous standards.
Earning your Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential will allow you to join the over 500,000 HRCI professionals worldwide who have proven they have the knowledge and ability to navigate the human resource field with efficiency and skill.
Our PHR and SPHR preparation classes take an in-depth look at the six areas that make up the HR Body of Knowledge as set forth by HRCI and the concepts and best practices that will be on the HRCI certification exams.
Our experienced instructors are experts in the HR field and will guide you on your path to certification while you:
The UD PHR/SPHR Exam pass rate is 25% higher than the national average. If you enroll in one of our courses and fail to pass your certification exam, you can retake the course for only $100.
Weeknight classes meet face-to-face, once a week for three hours. This course totals 36 hours of in-class learning.
| Course | Schedule | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Evenings | August 27 – November 26 2018 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Carol Rogers, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | University of Dallas (parking passes are provided) |
| Tuesday Evenings | August 28 – November 13, 2018 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Tamara Trummer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | University of Dallas (parking passes are provided) |
| Thursday Evenings | Dates Pending | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Arthur Ferrell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | University of Dallas (parking passes are provided) |
This class is best suited for individuals who have a good working knowledge of HR and are established in the field. Students will meet six Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This course totals 36 hours of in-class learning.
| Course | Schedule | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Accelerated | September 8 – October 27, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (one hour provided for lunch) | Susan Frear, Ph.D, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | University of Dallas (parking passes are provided) |
This hybrid course blends online learning with traditional classroom learning. Students are required to complete weekly online assignments which include: posting responses to a threaded discussion board, weekly quizzes, and actively chat/post on the threaded discussion board with other students and the instructor. This course also has two mandatory in-class Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This class has 12 hours of in-class learning (two Saturdays) and at least 3-hours weekly online classroom work. A sample of the syllabus is available upon request.
| Course | Schedule | Saturday Class Date | Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid |
Dates pending. |
Fall dates pending | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (one hour provided for lunch) | Deborah Avrin, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | University of Dallas (parking passes are provided) |
The online class allows students the freedom to participate online when it is most convenient for their schedule. This 13-week course requires students to engage and contribute weekly in the online classroom discussion boards and complete homework assignments and quizzes by assigned deadlines. Our instructor holds weekly scheduled real-time chat sessions. This class is best for professionals who have a demanding schedule and would find it difficult to attend class at a regularly set time. The online course assumes students will spend at least 3-hours weekly working in the online classroom.
| Course | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Online | September 10 - December 10, 2018 | Donna Howard, SPHR, SHRM-SCP |
Weekday Evening & Saturday Accelerated Review: $1,350 (includes all course materials)
Online & Hybrid: $1,450 (includes all course materials)
There is a $68 discount for UD Alumni and Students, US Veterans, Government Employees, Educators, and SHRM or Dallas HR members. To qualify for the discount, students will be asked to provide an active .edu or .gov email; UD ID; or membership number.
Email Executive Education to be sent a discount code. You will need to provide your membership ID, email from an .edu or .gov email, or UD ID number in order to receive the discount code.
Materials can only be shipped to you via FedEx once payment has been received.
We have a payment arrangement option available to students. This allows tuition to be broken down into multiple payments. Executive Education students who wish to participate should fill out an online form to enroll in this option. To be sent this form contact Jennifer Howard at jlhoward@udallas.edu.
The payment arrangement splits tuition as follows:
If a discount applies to you it will be deducted as part of the final payment.
Our class uses the Complete HRCP Program: Print Edition (2017). Along with more than seven-hundred pages of instruction, the program provides:
Our course also uses HRCI’s The Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide as a secondary resource guide. Students will also receive a variety of handouts, which will include a detailed syllabus/study guide from our instructors to supplement learning and keep students on track.
Download the HR Certification Information Sheet.
Coming soon, the University of Dallas will offer certification preparation for the aPHR certification. This class will give entry level human resource professionals the knowledge they need to gain the aPHR certification.
Join our mailing list to be notified about aPHR course details and upcoming offerings.
For more information on the program please contact Jennifer Howard via email or 972-721-5299.
The University of Dallas is pleased to announce an exhibition of cast-iron works made by faculty and students, "Results: Works from the UD Iron Pour," which is available for viewing now through Sunday, April 22.
+ Read MoreUniversity of Dallas Board of Trustees Chairman Thomas M. Zellers, M.D., announced today that President Thomas W. Keefe, J.D., will be completing his tenure at the university at the end of this academic term. The university will begin a search for a new president this summer.
+ Read MoreA self-proclaimed Irish-Catholic Yankee and an altar boy starting in second grade, Russell Greene first learned of the University of Dallas upon moving to North Texas in 1994. "I grew up always dreaming of becoming a police officer," said Greene, who began serving in his post earlier this semester as chief of the university's new police department.
+ Read More
