Enhancing Employability Through Professional Certification

Celebrating 40 Years of Student Success!

Chicago’s residents need the skills and postsecondary education to allow them to compete in a dynamic labor market.

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City of Chicago Jobs Industry Trends Report (2013)

Employability

A person who earns a college degree, can make as much as $16,000 more per year

On average, college graduates make about $1 million more over their lifetimes than adults who do not have a college degree.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Certification demonstrates to employers your commitment to your profession

Maintaining your certification demonstrates your commitment to lifelong learning and staying current with your profession’s best practices

Ninety six percent (96%) of employers feel that an HR certified candidate applying for a job would have an advantage over a non-HR certified candidate (HRCI Survey, 2010)

Employability and Your SNL Degree

• Ninety one percent (91%) of SNL graduates were employed or in graduate school six months after graduating.

• Thirty-two percent (32%) reported being in a new or better job as a result of their degree.

• Eighty-six percent (86%) in jobs directly related to their degree.

• Overall annual salary for SNL graduates is $68.067

From: 2011 Career Outcomes Report, DePaul University, Career Center

Continuing & Professional Education (CPE)• “Get a Certificate…” Smart Money Magazine

• CPE provides adult learners with the professional development needed to advance in their careers– Designed with the flexibility and format to meet your needs– Certificates may apply towards an SNL degree– Main program areas include: Financial Planning, Human Resources and

Training, Marketing Communications, Management, and Paralegal Studies

• Approved Certificate Programs– Financial Planning Certificate Program– Integrated Marketing Communications Certificate Program– Paralegal Studies Certificate Program– Professional in Human Resources Certificate Program– Project Management Certificate Program

Continuing & Professional Education (CPE)• Certificate Programs in review

– APA PayTrain Payroll– Supply Chain Management– Financial Planning – Graduate level– MBA Primer – Graduate level– Project Management – Graduate level

• What is the value?– A certificate on your resume indicates a unique skill – If you earn a certificate and pass an industry certification exam...

• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) earns on average 21% more• Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) earned an average of $14,500 more• According to the HRCI, 96% of employers state that a PHR® or SPHR® certified

job applicant has a greater hiring advantage than a non-certified job applicant

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance

Workplace Learning and Performance Institute

•Human Performance Improvement (HPI)

•Designing Learning

•Blended Learning and Materials Development

•Delivering Training

•Measurement and Evaluation

Credential and EmployabilityAdding Value to Your Career

Debi Lusk, SPHR; GPHRHRCI Chairperson

Chicago SHRM

The Value of HR Certification• Employer• Organization • YOUProfessional Certification vs. Certification• What is the difference

Professional Certification vs.

• Work experience + education

• Certification confirms standardization met

• Credentials attached with name

• Demands recertification– Every 3 years

• Reflects specific Body of Knowledge

Certification• No work experience no

educational requirement• Certificates after

completion of one course• No credential awarded• No recertification or

professional development required

2010 Value of Certification Study

The value of HR Certification – Organization• Competitive advantage• Certified staff more driven – sense of

ownership• Assurance – credibility of certified staffResulting in:• Long run operation efficiency• Strategic progress

2010 Value of Certification Study

The value of HR Certification - EmployerHiring: 96% - certified job applicant has greater advantagePromotion: 91% more likely to be considered for promotionJob Security: 81% believe greater job security

2010 Value of Certification Study

The value of HR Certification – YOU• Competitive Advantage• Mastery of HR knowledge and dedication• Recognition from peers and organization• Assists in job search and business• Network with HR professionals

2010 Value of Certification Study

Join more than 115,000 HR professionals from over 70+ countries

in being certified

Breakout Groups: Follow the Signs

• 1451: SHRM• 1452: Adult Enrollment Center information

(undergrad)• 1455: CPE (need live AV)• 1439: ASTD • Lobby Area: Registration, Career Center

and Food