LEAD Awards 2018: Interview with Deborah Adams, UNG - For Career Advancement in the HR Field
For Career Advancement in the HR Field
Posted on 04-03-2018, Read Time: Min
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Category: Certificate Program with Emphasis on HR
LEAD AWARD RANK: 2
Organization: University of North Georgia Professional and Continuing Education
Program: Human Resources Management Certificate Program
Program Director: Wendy T. Estes, Ed.D.
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For Career Advancement in the HR Field
Our editorial team interviewed Deborah Adams from University of North Georgia Professional and Continuing Education at the LEAD2018 Awards this past February. Here are some excerpts from the exclusive interview.
What is the overall objective of your program?
This program is designed to prepare students to advance their career in the HR field and/or sit for the SHRM CP/SCP exam.
Who do you impact with your program?
- HR professionals qualified under SHRM requirements for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification who are preparing for the exam.
- Individuals who want advanced education and training for a successful HR career.
- HR professionals who need a broader education or to update their HR knowledge.
- HR professionals who want to enhance their marketability by gaining current HR knowledge.
What are the lessons you’ve learned this year from facilitating your program?
The course is available to both those wanting to sit for their SHRM exam or those who want to learn and advance their career in the field of HR. We found that many small businesses do have HR professionals on staff who need additional training and this program has met their needs from a logistics and affordability standpoint. We have also increased our marketing efforts with a postcard specific to this program that goes out a month before the program begins.
How do you measure the return on investment and success of the program?
We measure the program’s return on investment through student enrollment and from revenue intake. Every course we offer has a course evaluation that students are required to fill out prior to completing the course. With these evaluations, we are able to gauge the success of the program and any parts of the program that may need to be enhanced or changed for the next cohort.
What lies ahead for the program and how will it continue to succeed?
We are looking into an online option, which is available through our SHRM partnership, to potentially begin in Fall 2018. This will allow another learning option for those unable to attend a face-to-face course.
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