Career Development
Career Development & Certification Preparation
Preparation for PHR/SPHR Certification
Essentials of Human Resources with aPHR Prep (Online/Virtual)
Food Safety Manager Certification Class & Exam
HRCI® Pre-Approved Trainings
Leading a Diverse Workforce
Collective Bargaining: Process, Issues, and Strategies
Keep the 'Security' in Cybersecurity - And in the Organization!
Designing Effective and Meaningful Training Experiences
From Job Post to Retention: Best Practices for Your Hiring Process
Creating an Employee Handbook
FLSA: Know the Rules to Stay in Compliance
Preparation for PHR/SPHR Certification (Online/Virtual)
Class meets virtually from 6:30 - 8:30 PM Eastern Time. REGISTER
Get prepared to take the next step in your Human Resources career.
In the highly competitive and ever-changing field of HR, professional development is critical to your success. Earning your designation as a PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP helps keep you up-to-date, demonstrates your commitment to the HR profession, and can set you apart as an expert in your field. Using materials from the Human Resources Certification Preparation Program (HRCP), this training prepares you to take the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) exam for your PHR or SPHR credential. This course is also appropriate for preparation to sit for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exams. (3.5 CEU)
The required materials are purchased separately by the student. Email subailey@valdosta.edu for information and discount code BEFORE purchasing your materials from HRCP.com.
Meet your instructor...Ronnie Cooper
23ABPD01 Online Aug 16 - Nov 15 (No class Nov 8) 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET $395 (After July 26 - $465)
Materials options with discounts applied:
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- Online only $260; with discount applied, $228.80
- Print only $365; with discount applied, $321.20
- Print plus online $470; with discount applied, $413.60
Details about the materials can be found at hrcp.com under Products>PHR/SPHR Products.
Questions? Contact Sue Bailey: 229-245-6484 or subailey@valdosta.edu.
Essentials of Human Resources with aPHR Prep
Class meets virtually from 6:30 - 8:30 PM Eastern Time. REGISTER
Begin your HR journey or boost your current HR knowledge of the key HR topics and fundamental issues surrounding HR. Lessons cover the essential employment and management tasks in the functional areas of HR. This course also prepares you to sit for HRCI ®’s aPHR exam. (Course materials and aPHR exam not included in the course fee.) (1.6 CEU)
Contact Sue Bailey at 229.245.6484 or email subailey@valdosta.edu BEFORE purchasing materials for information about the discount code.
Meet your instructor...Ronnie Cooper
Next Session Spring 2023 TBA
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Food Safety Manager Certification
This class meets in-person at the Regional Center for Continuing Education. REGISTER
Do you know how to reduce critical risk factors for food-borne illness in your food service establishment? With ServSafe training, you can bring back to work the knowledge your employees need to serve safe food to your customers! Participants passing with a grade of 75% or higher earn ServSafe Food Safety Certification from the NRAEF. eCertificates are available. Certification is valid for 5 years. (.85 CEU)
Instructor SueBailey is certified to teach ServSafe®.
This class is a comprehensive review of the ServSafe textbook. It is highly recommended that you read the materials and complete the exercises and study questions in advance of the class.

Pass/Fail test results are available immediately upon exam completion.
22SBPD05 Tues, May 31 9 AM - 6:30 PM $199 (textbook & exam code included) REGISTER
Registrants are responsible for self-study and purchasing their study materials and exam voucher from www.servsafe.com.
Contact Sue Bailey at 229-245-6484 or subailey@valdosta.edu for upcoming test dates.
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Leading a Diverse Workforce
In today's workforce, managers are tasked with leading diverse teams. This series is designed to provide the tools necessary to navigate common pitfalls and harness the strength that these teams provide. Upon successful completion, earn a certificate demonstrating foundational knowledge in leading a diverse workforce. Session topics include the following:
1. Managing Unconscious Bias: Learn what unconscious bias is and how to recognize various types of bias seen in the workplace. An introduction to micro-inequities, micro-aggressions, and micro-affirmations will be provided.
2. Conflict Resolution Styles and Strategies: Explore the various styles of conflict resolution and how each style manifests in the workplace. You will be introduced to common causes of conflict and learn how to uncover party interests, how to use conflict to promote innovation, and how to use various strategies for resolution of conflict in the workplace.
3. Effective Communication: Being prepared to communicate with diverse team members and to role-model effective strategies is paramount to your work as team member or team leader in the workplace. Become familiar with various strategies for active listening and compassionate communication as well as using framing and reframing techniques to advance communication for more productive results.
4. Universal Design Strategies for the Workplace: Not only do employers need to prepare for diverse teams in the workplace, but must also be ready to welcome diverse customers and clients. Explore the principles of Universal Design and gain strategies for implementing the principles in the workplace so that your employees and clients feel included and welcome.
Meet your instructor...Dr. Kimberly Tanner
22WBPD06 Virtual New Date is TBA 11 AM - 12:30 PM (ET) $179 REGISTER
6.0 HR (General) recertification credits
“The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s®(HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.”
Collective Bargaining: Process, Issues, and Strategies
Class meets virtually from 6:30 - 8:30 PM Eastern Time. REGISTER
This session will begin with a brief overview of fair and unfair labor practices. Then explore distributive and integrative bargaining, how to prepare for bargaining sessions, the importance of communication, and methods for satisfying both sides. Gain insights into how these skills can also be applied to non-union negotiations. (0.2 CEU)
After completing the training, you will be able to:
- Describe the process of collective bargaining;
- Identify examples of illegal, mandatory, and voluntary bargaining issues;
- List major bargaining issues typically included in most labor agreements;
- Explain bargaining structures and negotiation strategies;
- Discuss what it means to bargain in good faith.
Meet your instructor...Ronnie Cooper
22SBPD02 Virtual Mon, May 9 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET $89 REGISTER
2.0 HR (General) recertification credits
The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
Keep the 'Security' in Cybersecurity...and in the Organization!
Class meets virtually from 6 - 7:30 PM Eastern Time. REGISTER
You're an expert at managing people. Would you say the same about managing the security of the data stored in your organization and transmitted electronically?
Cybersecurity of the sensitive data that your organization collects and stores is critical to business success. Loss or compromise can lead to reputational damage as well as costly regulatory and statutory fines. Implementing best practices in cybersecurity can assist all managers and staff members with communicating effectively through secure communication channels and reduce the risk of cyberattacks that can lead to lost productivity. (0.15 CEU)
After completing the training, you will be able to:
- Define key terms;
- Explain how to protect sensitive data in a physical location and on mobile devices;
- List ways that social engineers can target a victim in preparation for stealing data;
- Identify the red flags of phishing;
- Describe steps to take in the event of a security breach.
Meet your instructor...Cathy Sowa
22WBPD07 Virtual Tues, Mar 8 6 - 7:30 PM ET $89 REGISTER
1.5 HR (General) recertification credits
The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
Designing Effective and Meaningful Training Experiences
Class meets virtually from 6 - 7:30 PM Eastern Time. REGISTER
Effective employee training empowers employees to be more engaged, efficient, and productive in their jobs. You will be introduced to common principles and processes of instructional design (ID). You will examine Robert Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction model and how you can use this model to develop engaging and effective training.
You will be able to:
- Identify the nine events and the three segments of Gagné's model;
- Explain the purpose of each event and segment within the training process;
- Evaluate strategies for each event of instruction;
- Develop a training plan that includes chosen strategies for each event of instruction.
Meet your instructor...Britt Bugby
22WBPD05 Mon & Wed, Mar 22 & 24 6 - 7:30 PM ET $99 REGISTER
3.0 HR (General) Recertification Credits
The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
From Job Post to Retention: Best Practices for Your Hiring Process
Class meets virtually from 3 - 4:30 PM Eastern Time. REGISTER
Today's workforce is constantly changing and turnover is a reality of the workplace. Explore best practices to streamline your hiring processes, from creating the job posting and interview questions to selecting the best applicant and onboarding and retaining your new employee. (.15 CEU)
Upon completion of the class, you will be able to:
- Identify key elements to write an effective job posting.
- Explain how to design a structured interview and write effective interview questions.
- Explain how to choose an employee selection process.
- Describe methods for onboarding successful employees.
- Employ strategies presented in the organization's employee retention plan.
Meet your instructor...Jarrod Murray
22WBPD09 Tues, Mar 29 3 - 4:30 PM ET $79 REGISTER
1.5 HR (General) recertification credits
The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
FLSA: Know the Rules to Stay in Compliance
Class meets virtually from 6 - 7:30 PM Eastern Time. REGISTER
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that regulates minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for employees in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. The FLSA may appear simple on the surface, but compliance can be complicated. This session will provide an overview of the FLSA and best practices for employers.
Learning objectives:
- Explain the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA);
- List common violations of FLSA laws;
- Distinguish between exempt and non-exempt status;
- Name the 4 main exemptions from the FLSA - executive, administrative, professional, and computer employee;
- Summarize the tests that must be met to qualify for each exemption;
- Explain meal and break time as it relates to federal law and discuss best practices.
Meet your instructor...Ernest Smith
22SBPD03 Virtual Thurs, Apr 7 6 - 7:30 PM ET $79 REGISTER
1.5 HR (General) Recertification Credits
The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
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