Education and Certification Programs
Those eligible to achieve certification are public personnel administrators, professionals, and administrative support staff who are responsible for various phases of personnel administration and employed in an Alabama governmental organization.
Through successful completion of specified coursework and a comprehensive examination, individuals achieve the designation of “Alabama Certified Human Resource Professional or Alabama Certified Human Resource Specialist.”
With the support and sponsorship of the Government and Economic Development Institute Auburn University, the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, the Alabama League of Municipalities, the education program maintains a focus on issues that are pertinent to public personnel in Alabama.
HR Professional and Specialist ProgramAAPPA Certification Program DescriptionAAPPA Application for Candidacy Payroll ProgramAAPPA Payroll Certification Program DescriptionAAPPA Payroll Certification Candidacy Application Risk Management Program AAPPA Risk Management Certification Program DescriptionAAPPA Risk Certification Candidacy Application Scholarship Application Margaret Casey Scholarship Application 2023Deadline May 31, 2023 Barbara Montoya Scholarship Application 2023 Deadline May 31, 2023 AAPPA Exam- June 9, 2023 Deadline to submit: April 14, 2023**No Exceptions AAPA Exam Application June 9, 2023._ADA.pdf Now Offering Hybrid Classes ***Hybrid AAPPA courses are now available to program participants--please contact gedi@auburn.edu for further information pertaining to the virtual requirements. | Course Registration Information Course Registration/Cancellation Rule: Provided that space is available, receipt of the registration form, email, or online enrollment constitutes registration. Written cancellations, received fifteen (15) working days prior to the beginning of the program will be honored with refund of the registration fee, but will be assessed a $50 administrative charge. Due to commitments to instructors and meeting facilities, late cancellations or non-attendance will not be refunded and full payment is required. Substitutes for registered participants may be made at any time. Questions? Contact: gedi@auburn.edu, or call 334-844-4782. 2023 AAPPA Certification Training New Link to Register for All Courses AAPPA Certification
Recruitment, Selection, Retention (Group 3) March 16-17, 2023 (12 hours) $290 Location: Auburn
Overview of Alabama Public Personnel Administration (Group1) May 11-12, 2023 (18 hours) $320 Location: Auburn AAPPA ExamJune 9, 2023 Deadline to register is April 14, 2023 Location: Auburn AAPPA Problem Sharing Forum (CE Only) August 16, 2023 (6 hours) Location: Point Clear, Al Training & Development (Group 4) Compensation & Job Evaluation (Group 2) September 14-15, 2023 (12 hours) $290 Location: Auburn PAYROLL ACPS: Legal Foundations of Payroll Processing March 31, 2023 (6 hours) $230 Location: Auburn ACPS: Payroll Processes Course 1 May 5, 2023 (6 hours) $230 Location: Auburn ACPS: Payroll Processes Course 2 June 16, 2023 (6 hours) $230 Location: Auburn July 14, 2023 (6 hours) $230 Location: AuburnRISK MANAGEMENT
ACRMS: Risk Safety & Health October 13, 2023 (6 hours) $180 Location: Auburn ACRMS: Risk Benefits November 3, 2023 (6 hours) $180 Location: Auburn ACRMS: Risk Management Legal FoundationsLocation: Auburn ACRMS: Risk Management Basics April 21, 2023 (6 hours) $230 Location: Auburn ACRMS: Workers Compensation August 4, 2023 (6 hours) $230 Location: Auburn ACRMS: Safety & Health October 13, 2023 (6 hours) $230 Location: Auburn ACRMS: Risk Benefits November 3, 2023 (6 hours) $230 Location: Auburn AAPPA Exam December 8, 2023 |