Written by Lezlie Blaski
As advisors, we are often asked, “Which exam should I sit for?” While it is true that each certification has experience requirements, you might want to ask yourself two questions: What personal experience and type of responsibilities am I looking to showcase in my resume? Which certification will provide increased credibility to those two important factors?
When deciding which certification you should work towards, it’s important to take into consideration the exam topic weighting of each credential.
The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification focuses on the technical and operational aspects of the day-to-day human resource functions, as well as the related federal employment laws and regulations.
The Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification focuses on the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR Management.
The Military Culture (MC101) course provides individuals and service providers with strategies and tools to effectively serve and build rapport and trust with veterans and military families.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Nov. 21, 2016) — Based on the high number of veterans choosing community-based care, it is critical that community providers become more aware of the uniqueness of military culture and are knowledgeable about the challenges and circumstances facing veterans and military families.
Military Culture 101 (MC101) was developed by PsychArmor Institute and tailored for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University. MC101 addresses the growing evidence that suggests only a small percentage of veterans engaging in services with community providers feels these services are responsive, respectful and delivered within a framework that understands the uniqueness of military culture.
“The first step to successfully working with our veteran community is understanding them,” said Marjorie Morrison, CEO and Founder of PsychArmor Institute. “This partnership leverages the combined strengths of our two organizations to bring world-class educational resources to the wide range of service providers within the Community of Practice network.”
MC101 provides training on military lifestyle, culture and history, helping providers understand and respond more effectively to the culture, language and military experiences of their clients. MC101 gives providers an educational opportunity that contributes to their continuous learning. Enrollment for the course is open to service providers in the AmericaServes network and Community of Practice at ivmf.syracuse.edu/MC101.
