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Certification Theme	Certification in Strategic Human Resources Management
Description	This course compares where HRM is now and where it needs to be in the future based upon needed competencies. There are many business trends that will influence the future of organizations. HRM must play a key role during those times of transition; students will learn to link successful tools and strategies to fulfilling that role. This course will address ways in which HRM can provide services that help the organization meet business objectives. Students will learn how to assess the state of an HR department as a major contributor to successful problem-solving and decision- making. Students will learn how to develop alignment among vision, strategy and values in the development of a paradigm that rejects the traditional approach to HR that many organizations have not yet escaped from. Students will build skills in strategy development, inclusive of key explosion points. The curriculum includes 60 hours of classroom activities.
Objectives	Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Build a perspective to convince executives that they should invest significantly in human assets. Describe the challenges from an investment perspective for HR and how the challenges can be overcome. Identify and define the processes of strategic management. Assess how strategic HRM impacts the business results of a company or government agency. Discuss the relationship between human resource planning and HRM strategy. Develop an approach to designing work systems based upon efficiency and strategic choice. Design a training program to ensure managers who are trained will make the correct choices. Decide best approaches for recruiting and hiring. Identify and assess the value of a corporate-wide performance management system. Evaluate the long term value of money as an appropriate tool for motivating employees. Compare/contrast the economic and non-economic costs of the aging workforce
Target Audience	This Program is designed for managers, supervisors, future Managers and HR professionals regardless of their job titles.
Program Modules	An Investment Perspective of Human Resource ManagementTrends Affecting Human Resource ManagementStrategic PlanningThe Evolving/Strategic Role of Human Resource Management Human Resource Planning Design & Redesign of Work Systems Planning & Strategizing Staffing Training & Development Strategies Performance Management Systems Strategic Compensation Workforce Management Strategies Strategic Issues in International Human Resource Management
Program Director	Prof. Ayman Al Akkad Doctorate Degree in Strategic Management – Stanford University Certified Senior Consultant - EAMC Certified Fellow International Professional Managers Association – UK Visiting Professor, Baath University – Syria Visiting Professor, National Institute of Administration (INA) – Syria Certified Management Expert – SEBC - Syria Certified Sales & Marketing Executive International – USA American Management Association Member MBA Association Consultant & Member
Certification	This Program is accredited by The International Professional Managers Association International Professional Managers Association – United Kingdom
Extra Benefits	Upon Completion of this program together with Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development, Candidate will earn Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
Duration	Program will be running for 10 weeks, 2 days/week, 20 sessions, 3 hours/session with one coffee break in between – Total Hours: 60
Starting Date	Please contact Mr. Wadih Abu Hadid for starting date & registration
Final Test	All participants should take final test at the end of the program and scores 60% as a minimum to earn the Certification. Participants who fail to score 60% on the test will be granted a second chance to sit for a second test after 2 weeks from first one.
Attendance	Is a must and is graded as well. Class Activities, Quizzes are added to Final Score.
Registration & Payment	International Managers Development Center (IMD) 12, Baghdad Street, Damascus, Syria. Contact: Mr. Wadih Abu Hadid Tel: 011- 23 11 100 Fax: 011- 23 11 400 Email: Wadih.AbouHadid@nhsyria.com For any additional information, please contact the program facilitator :Prof. Ayman Al Akkad Tel:093-726444 Email:ipma@tarassul.sy
Fees	SP 40000 (Forty Thousands) per participant to be paid fully in advance
Registration Date	Last date for registration & full payment date is one week before starting date.