2004 IPSE Award
Greg Siering received the IPSE Award for Innovation and Leadership for his hard work and dedication to the development of the Ball State SHRM Online Certification Preparation Course.
August 2003 This program was recognized for Outstanding Leadership in Distance Learning by the Indiana Distance Learning Association.
Student Testimonials "Your program truly delivered what it was designed to do and made it possible for us to do well on the test. We will continue to be advocates for your program! Thanks for your help!"
"As a busy professional, I needed a way to prepare for the SPHR exam that would fit into my busy schedule and still allow me to meet my obligations at work and at home. The Ball State course provided me with a set of comprehensive tools that have been designed with the adult learner in mind."
"Flexibility is one of the biggest advantages of the Ball State prep course. The course design is so flexible that I can study when and where I have the time and the opportunity. For example, I often take the CDs to work so that I can watch a video or two during my lunch hour. I also carry the flashcards in my purse so that I can study when I'm waiting for an appointment or have some unexpected free time. The flexibility of the materials allows me to maximize my study efforts and to use opportunities that I have throughout the day, as opposed to a traditional approach with would require being tied to a classroom."
"As a training professional with over six years of experience, I've had the opportunity to attend other professional certification courses. The design of the Ball State course is by far the best. The books provide an introduction to the material; the video lectures expand on the material and provide reinforcement, while the flashcards capture all of the relevant information in a concise format. Meanwhile, access to the instructor via online office hours provides the opportunity for me to get any additional support that I may need. The programs of other professional associations would benefit from adopting the Ball State course design."