Villanova University will be a featured exhibitor at the upcoming Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition. The conference will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center June 26–29. Villanova University, exhibiting in booth #2357, is SHRM’s largest educational partner, enrolling more students in the SHRM Learning Course than any other institution. Villanova will showcase its renowned training including certificate programs in Human Resource Management, Six Sigma, Project Management, Leadership and ROI, as well as their Master of Science in Human Resource Development Degree program, offered 100% online.

Villanova’s Career-Building Certificate Programs
Villanova’s Human Resource Management certificate program prepares HR professionals at all levels to become more effective leaders and to make an impact in their organization’s bottom line, as well as prepare for Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certifications. With the 100% online convenience, busy HR professionals can fit courses like Human Resources Management, Mastering Organizational Effectiveness and Maximizing Team Effectiveness into their demanding schedules.

“Villanova University provides HR professionals worldwide the ability to advance their careers through the convenience of training programs offered 100% online,” said James Kane, M.S. (HRD), SPHR and Director of Villanova University’s Continuing Education Program. “Villanova is proud of our partnership with SHRM. This relationship, along with our comprehensive certificate programs, give professionals the practical skills and up-todate knowledge needed to earn respected industry certifications, enhance their careers and increase their earning potential.”

Villanova University's online non-degree certificate programs, including Six Sigma, Project Management, Leadership and ROI, are designed for managers and other professionals who want to improve their performance and prepare for industry certification. Enrolling in Villanova’s 100% online courses demonstrates a commitment to continuing education – and can lead to positions of greater responsibility with higher earning potential.

Villanova’s Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development
Established more than 30 years ago, Villanova University’s acclaimed Master of Science in Human Resource Development degree program offers critical human resource education in areas such as organizational change, human resource planning, international human resources and project management for HR professionals. Now, HR professionals can transform their careers with this prestigious master’s degree 100% online. Engaging online human resource classes empower students with the latest tools, proven processes and best practices across a range of key topics, allowing students to learn at their pace and on their schedule.

Villanova collaborates with University Alliance, the nation's largest facilitator of online degree and certificate programs, to deliver top-quality education via a flexible, video-based e-learning platform that is accessible 24/7. HR professionals enjoy the convenience of dynamic, 100% online learning, featuring streaming video, two-way voice over IP (VOIP), shared virtual whiteboards, live chat rooms and more.

For more information on Villanova’s 100% online certificate programs or HR Master’s Degree program, please visit http://www.villanovau.com/ or stop by Booth 2357 in theExposition Hall at SHRM 2011 Annual Conference.

About Villanova University
Founded in 1842, Villanova University is the worldwide leader in professional education online. A traditional, accredited university located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, it has more than 106,000 alumni, NCAA Division I athletic teams, unparalleled academic and technical support, and an outstanding faculty – over 90% of whom hold the highest degrees in their field. Villanova has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Regional University in the North for nearly two decades.

About University Alliance Online
The University Alliance (UA) facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA’s technology and support services, its university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, the University of San Francisco, the University of Vermont, Florida Institute of Technology, The University of Scranton, Jacksonville University and Dominican University.