At A Glance
HR West® 2012 begins Monday, April 23 at 1:00pm and ends Wednesday, April 25 at 5:45pm.
Full conference attendees may earn up to 19.75 Recertification Credits, 17 Strategic Credits (pending approval), 8.75 California Credits, 6.5 Global Credits. View the sessions page for a breakdown by session.
Pre-Conference
Maximize your time by attending our award-winning certification preparation courses the weekend before the HR West Annual Conference, and right before the Spring testing window. Prepare with confidence. Our program has the highest pass rates, is the second largest in the country and offers the best value.
National PHR/SPHR Certification Review Course - April 21 - 23, 8:00am - 5:00pm each day
SHRM Learning System included with registration - an $860 value!
Planning to sit for your PHR/SPHR exam? This thorough, 3-day study session serves as the perfect refresher right before the test. The curriculum, designed by subject-matter experts, covers the 2012 Human Resource Certification Institute body of knowledge and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills
California Certification Preparation Course - April 22 - 23; 8:30am - 4:30pm each day
SHRM CA Learning System included with registration - a $295 value!
This specialized certification enhances your PHR or SPHR and demonstrates your mastery of California-specific HR knowledge. Course materials correspond to the four functional areas, responsibilities, and associated California-specific knowledge defined by the Human Resources Certification Institute.
Mega Deal: Register for a certification course + HR West = Savings
HR West® Conference Schedule
Monday, April 23
| 9:00am - 4:30pm | HR University |
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Bonus Sessions 101 - 105 |
| 3:00pm - 4:15pm | Bonus Sessions 201 - 205 |
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm | HR West Opening Session |
| 5:45pm - 7:00pm | Reception |
Tuesday, April 24
| 7:30am - 8:45am | Sunrise Sessions 301- 304 |
| 9:00am - 10:30am | Keynote: Saj-nicole Joni, PhD. |
| 11:00am - 12:15pm | Concurrent Sessions 401 - 407 |
| 12:15pm - 1:45pm | Lunch at Conference |
| 1:45pm - 3:00pm | Concurrent Sessions 501 - 507 |
| 3:15pm - 4:30pm | Concurrent Sessions 601 - 607 |
| 4:45pm - 6:00pm | Keynote: Stuart Crabb |
| 6:00pm - 7:15pm | Reception |
Wednesday, April 25
| 7:00am - 8:15am | Sunrise Sessions 701 - 704 |
| 8:30am - 10:00am | Keynote: Marina Gorbis |
| 10:30am - 11:45am | Concurrent Sessions 801 - 807 |
| 11:45am - 1:15pm | Lunch at Conference |
| 1:15pm - 2:30pm | Concurrent Sessions 901 - 907 |
| 2:45pm - 4:00pm | Concurrent Sessions 1001 - 1007 |
| 4:15pm - 5:45pm | Keynote: Nilofer Merchant |
| Conference Concludes |