DHS Authorized to Hire 1,000 Cybersecurity Professionals
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently received authority to hire up to 1,000 cybersecurity professionals during the next three years. These new jobs will be in “cyber risk and strategic analysis; cyber incident response; vulnerability detection and assessment; intelligence and investigation; and network and systems engineering.”
Our TechAdvance program provides Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Network+ certification training. In addition, TechAdvance offers courses in Security+, ethical hacking, and forensic hacking investigation.
Visit our TechAdvance web site, or call us at 703-993-1551 to learn more about these training opportunities!
For the complete DHS press release, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1254411508194.shtm.
Dr. Lee Presents New Forensics and Cold Case Investigations Seminar
Leading forensic scientist Dr. Lee will present a new seminar, Forensics and Cold Case Investigations, January 18-19, 2010. Dr. Lee will be joined this year by Dr. Leah Bush, Chief Medical Examiner, Commonwealth of Virginia. This highly informative class contains new case studies and their forensic implications. Join us for two invigorating days of learning.
For further information please call 703-993-8335 or click here.
Human Resource Management Certificate Program Recognized for Success
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) has again recognized George Mason University for its success and incredible achievement in reaching the distinguished category of Top 20 Enrollments for the 2008 SHRM Learning System course. With nearly 300 colleges and universities and over 12,000 students participating in the SHRM Learning System course each year, it is quite an honorable achievement to be included in this illustrious category. Click here to see the letter of recognition.
Click here to learn about our Human Resource Management Certificate program.
Leadership Instructor Publishes New Book
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“Steve Gladis knows that honest and open communication between people is the key to successful working relationships. The Transparent Leader is a story about how simple it can be to improve your leadership style by learning to listen to, trust, and open up truthfully to those around you at every level. Read this book and be a better leader!”
-Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Leading at a Higher Level
Author proceeds will be donated to the Women’s Business Council of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce.
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The Transparent Leader: Clear and Effective Leadership Communication
A Business Leadership Fable
Written as a business leadership fable, The Transparent Leader is the story of a smart emerging leader, Stephanie Marcus, as she navigates the challenging world of business. Fortunately, Steph meets Lou Donaldson, a public relations CEO near the end of his career, at a local gym where she works out daily. Lou acts as a friend, informal coach, and mentor as he guides Steph through the complicated business ecosystem in which she finds herself. Throughout the story, Steph learns about clear leadership communication as she also adapts and changes and becomes a more transparent—clear and open—leader. At the same time, she learns Lou’s personal story, which helps her fully appreciate his wisdom.
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George Mason Ranked Number One Up-and-Coming School
U.S. News & World Report ranked George Mason as the number one up-and-coming national university for 2009. George Mason topped the list of 70 schools that received the most nominations for making "promising and innovative changes." President Alan Merten noted that the achievement "is both an honor and a validation of our efforts." "This acknowledgment," he stated, "is something that every one of our faculty, staff, students and alumni should be proud of."
Please click here to read more about this story.
Introducing a One-Day Intensive Exam Review Classroom Course for the SPHR® Exam!
If would like a targeted review to master the SPHR® material, to sit for the SPHR exam, this SPHR® Intensive Review course is ideal for you. This intensive review course is built upon your foundation of studying all six modules of the SHRM Learning System and completing the related web-based tests. This course will provide you with a supplemental review for SPHR® related content.
The day is geared for you, if you are a PHR®, have already taken or are currently in our Human Resource Management Certificate course, or have used the SHRM Learning System self study program,
Click here for more information.
Payroll Professional Certificate Program Now Available Online
The Payroll Professional Certificate program is now also available online! Comprised of two professional development courses, Payroll PayTrain Fundamentals and Payroll PayTrain Mastery, this certificate program is designed for all levels of payroll administration. Whether you are interested in preparing for the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification exams, or are new to the industry and need to learn the basics of payroll, these courses will help you meet your goals.
Online and traditional classroom-based courses start this fall! Click here or call 703-993-4800 for more information.
Introducing Business Ethics for the HR Professional
Introducing Business Ethics for the HR Professional, a new online course for HR professionals and non-HR managers interested in exploring the issues inherent in business ethics and in establishing an ethical climate in their organizations.
This six-week online course will explore the area of ethics and the related problems and concerns in today's dynamic business environment from the human resource professional's perspective! Topic highlights include: Stakeholder Identification and Analysis, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethical Issues in Business, Ethical Reasoning Models, Developing Ethical Codes of Conduct, Sarbanes-Oxley and Whistle-Blowing Protections, Crisis Management, Media Relations, and Ethics in the Workplace. Learn more.
Take the opportunity now to build your expertise in managing business ethics issues! Call Christine Satorre at 703-993-4800 for details.
Human Resource Management Program Achievements
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) has recognized George Mason University for its success and incredible achievement in reaching the distinguished category of Top 10 Enrollments for the 2007 SHRM Learning System course and Top 15 for the Essentials of Human Resource Management course. With 240 colleges/universities and 10,000+ students participating in the SHRM Learning System course each year, it is quite an honorable achievement to be included in this illustrious category.
Click here to learn about these programs!
FM Certificate Program - Contract Training Continues to Expand
The Facility Management Certificate Program continues to expand contract training through both new and repeat clients. Similar to open enrollment evening courses, students are required to complete seven core courses and three electives to be awarded the Professional Certificate in Facility Management. Unlike open enrollment where courses are offered in the evenings, most contract clients find it beneficial to give up all or part of the work day to the professional development of their employees.
For the '07-'08 calendar year, contract courses represented 55% of all registrations and there was a 74% increase in contract registrations over the '06-'07 calendar year. Employers are clearly interested in professional development opportunities for their workers as a way to develop a highly skilled and productive work force. The individual employee also benefits in that their employer commits both the time and funding for their training and education. The ultimate beneficiary of the arrangement is the governmental agency or business who can utilize the improved skills to help achieve their goals and objectives.
If you are interested in contract training for your organization, please call Carol Stockman at 703-993-8335 or e-mail cstockma@gmu.edu.
For more information on the Facility Management Certificate Program, click here.
Fairfax and Arlington Construction Parking Updates
There are major parking changes at Mason's Fairfax and Arlington campuses as a result of construction projects at both campuses. Up-to-date information about parking is available on Mason's Parking Services web site. Please read this information carefully before driving to either campus, and allow extra time for parking if necessary.
