Upcoming Professional Development Programs
Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Review Course
February 19 – April 22, 2008
Tuesdays 4:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $425
Course #11100028
This is an in-depth review course for the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) examination. The CPS rating is the achievement of the internationally recognized standard of proficiency in the secretarial and administrative support professions. In today’s workplace, having the CPS credentials can be assurance of employability, pay increases, bonuses and opportunity for advancement. The CPS examination covers three main subject areas:
- Office Administration (ISBN# 0-13-114551-7))
- Office Systems and Technology (ISBN# 0-13-114549-5)
- Management (ISBN# 0-13-114550-9)
** The books are published by Prentice Hall – Fifth Edition.
To receive CPS certification you must register and pay a fee to the International Association of Administrative Professionals. The exam is given the first Saturday in May and November. UTC is an authorized testing center for the CPS examination. For more information call 1-435-574-3101 or log on to www.iaap-hq.org.
Eligibility Requirements
To take the exam and complete your certification, you must provide verification of 2-4 years of work experience. The number of years of work experience varies according to the college or junior college degree you hold:
Education Experience Required:
No degree 4 yearsAssociate degree 3 years
Bachelor’s degree 2 years
- All experience must be at least 20 hours per week.
- All experience must be at least two months continuous.
- All experience submitted must be within the past 15 years.
PHR/SPHR Review Course
February 26 – April 29, 2008
Tuesday – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $825.00 (Incl. books valued at $395.00)
#11300678 3.5 CEUs
UTC, in collaboration with the Chattanooga Human Resources Association (CHRA), is an official University provider of the SHRM Learning System. This program is a comprehensive review for the Professionals in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professionals in Human Resources (SPHR) exams. Participants receive a complete set of the SHRM Learning System materials, a $395 value. UTC faculty and area professionals teach the course. Review topics include:
- Strategic Management
- Workforce Planning and Employment
- Human Resource Development
- Compensation and Benefits
- Employee and Labor Relations
- Occupational Health, Safety and Security
For more information OR to register for the exam call 1-800-283-7476, 703-548-3440 or log on to www.hrci.org.
