Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS®)
Requirements (120 Contact or Clock Hours Per Preparation Course)
CEBS® is a highly regarded professional designation that can be earned by benefits professionals through a comprehensive and rigorous program of study. Many major corporations have validated the program by requiring their benefits officers to have the CEBS® designation. Several major new developments in the CEBS® program reflect the changes in the benefits industry. The preparation courses for the Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation and the Retirement Plan Associate (RPA) designations offered at Barry require 120 contact or clock hours of instruction each. The Compensation Management Specialist (CMS) preparation courses can also be obtained and classes are offered on demand.
Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®)
Requirements (273 Contact or Clock Hours)
This program provides participants with a broad background in financial planning and will satisfy the educational requirements needed to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination administered by the CFP® Board. The program covers 89 financial planning topics incorporated into seven courses: CCP 173 General Financial Planning Principles; CCP 174 Risk Management, Insurance, and Employee Benefits; CCP 175 Investment Planning; CCP 176 Tax Planning; CCP 177 Retirement Savings and Income Planning; CCP 178 Estate Planning; and CCP 179 Capstone: Financial Plan Development Course. Each course is 38 contact or clock hours, except for the Capstone which is 45 contact or clock hours. Classes are offered online and in person. The total program is 273 contact or clock hours.
SHRM®-CP SHRM®-SCP Certification Preparation
Requirements (40 Contact or Clock Hours)
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) course is designed as an overview of key areas in HR management and will provide students with a solid foundation for managing the HR Challenges faced in today’s demanding work environment. It supplies a current reference of HR practices; broadens the perspective of functional specialists; and strengthens individual competencies and productivity. This course prepares students for the SHRM®-CP SHRM®-SCP Certification exam. Classes are offered online and in person. The total program is 40 contact or clock hours.
SHRM Essentials® of HR Management
Requirements (30 Contact or Clock Hours)
The SHRM Essentials of HR Management is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of human resource roles and responsibilities. It gives participants critical knowledge to help reduce potentially costly lawsuits and improves their ability to handle challenging HR issues. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession, or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills. The course covers six topics areas: Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Development and Performance Management. Classes are offered online and in person. The total program is 30 contact or clock hours.
Project Management PMP® Certification Exam Preparation
Requirements (35 Clock or Contact Hours)
This course will prepare students to pass the exam and earn their PMP® certification and build successful project managers at all levels of an organization. The course provides comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the 5 process groups and 10 knowledge areas tested on the exam. Students can take the course online or in person. This course is 35 clock or contact hours.
Executive Leadership Certificate Program
Requirements (32 Contact or Clock Hours)
This program is based on the Harvard Case-Studies, problem-based learning-centered approach. The case method challenges the student to learn leadership skills that will be appropriate to the practical problems faced as a public official, private manager or community members. The program consists of eight courses of 4 hours each focusing on case studies related to the following topics: Building Partnerships, Crises Management, Social Issues, Criminal Justice, Budget, Education, Human Resource and Information Technology. Pre-requisites: Mid or upper level management experience preferably in state or local government. Please submit resume for review with application. Students are awarded a pass/fail grade based on attendance and participation. The total program is 32 contact or clock hours.