Unveiling Excellence: The Impact of iCubefarm's SHRM Preparatory Course on HR Professional Development

When it comes to acing the SHRM exams and achieving HR success, the right preparation is key. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Mr. Buenaventura Ribado, Staff Manager at Total Energies Equatorial Guinea and former student of our iCubeFarm Preparatory Course. He shares invaluable insights into his journey with our SHRM Preparatory course and how it empowered him to excel in the SHRM exams and beyond.

Q: Good morning, Mr. Buenaventura and thanks for granting this interview, please do tell us a bit about your current career? (Job title and what you do):?

Mr. Buenaventura:? Good morning iCUBEFARM. Actually,?Iwork in the Human Resources department at Total Energies Marketing Equatorial Guinea as a staff manager.

Q: What motivated you to enroll for the iCUBEFARM SHRM preparatory course?

Mr. Buenaventura: My reason for enrolling in the preparation course arose when the company proposed that I work in the area of human resources. With not much experience in the?field, it is a challenge for me to know everything linked to HR; this was my motive for enrolling in the course.

Q: After taking the prep course do you think you are adequately equipped to sit in for theSHRM exams?

?Mr. Buenaventura: I?think?I’m?ready?to?take?the?test, in fact I’m already registered to do it in this window.

Q: How?do?you?think?being?SHRM?certified?will?benefit?your?career?

?Mr. Buenaventura: Being a SHRM certified professional will provide me with numerous opportunities to advance both professionally and personally.

?Q: What specific HR skills or knowledge do you think you have gained from the prep?course?

?Mr. Buenaventura: Taking the SHRM preparation course has improved the way we handle some real-life issues at work; the preparation course is more of a reminder of excellent HR practice.

Q: How do you plan to implement your learnings from the course in your current or future HR role?

Mr. Buenaventura: As I mentioned before, the preparation course is like a reminder of good practices in the HR branch, therefore what we have learned will allow us to improve in the way we make certain decisions or situations in the day to day.

?Q:What challenges did you face during the course, and how did youovercome them?

?Mr. Buenaventura: My?main?challenge?in?this?course?is?the?language,?because?myEnglish is?not?very fluent, but I am a person who does not put barriers to success so it is a major challenge for me.

Q: You are also a full-time employee; how did you manage taking the course while workingand how did your company support you?

Mr. Buenaventura: We?have?been?taking?the?course?on Saturdays, precisely because of the issue of managing time, because during working days it became difficult to work and go to class. The support of my company is defined in that they are the ones who have borne the cost of training, huge thanks to them, the employees feel good when a company works and supports our development and growth.

?Q: What?stood?out?to?you?the?most?about?this?prep?course?with?iCUBEFARM. What did you?appreciate?

?Mr. Buenaventura:?I have appreciated the professionalism with which the trainer, Mr Stanley Anyama has taught?the classes and has shared his knowledge with us, on the other hand the involvement of the members of iCUBEFARM is highly valued, especially that of its founder, Ms. Yolanda Asumu.

?Q:Can?you?discuss?any?networking?opportunities?or?professional?connections?you gained?because?of?your?Prep?Course?in?Equatorial?Guinea??

?Mr. Buenaventura: As a result of this training, I now have an Africa HR Forum & SHRM membership and I plan to attend the events they host, which will allow me to meet other professionals in the area.

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Q:What?do?you?think?of?the?current?HR?atmosphere?in?EG?or?in?Africa?and?what do?you?think?more?HR?professionals?need?to?do?to?make?it?advance?

?Mr. Buenaventura: African?HR?professionals in?general?must?work?together?with governments to fight?for?the establishment?of?work standards?that are?advantageous to?workers,?only?then?can?we?contribute?to?creating appropriate?work?environments?for workers.?

?Q: Will you encourage other African professionals to go for the iCUBEFARM Preparatory course?

?Mr. Buenaventura: Yes of?course! I encourage my fellow HR colleagues to take the preparation course and become certified professionals and I am sure that the next preparation course will have more participants in EG.?

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?Empowering HR Professionals for Success

In conclusion, Mr. Buenaventura's endorsement of the iCubeFarm Prep Course reflects our commitment to equipping HR professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategic insights essential for excelling in the SHRM exams and thriving in their careers.

The iCubeFarm Prep Course stands as an invaluable ally in the journey of aspiring HR professionals, offering a seamless blend of comprehensive content, interactive learning, and personalized support, ultimately unraveling the path to success in the SHRM exams and beyond. In our mission to properly equip HR professionals with the right tools to succeed, we will be launching our second session, a 5-day intensive SHRM exam preparation course in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea from 05-09 February 2024. Registration currently ongoing on?https://africahrforum.com/shrm-certification-course/

For more information, please contact us at [+240555796552] or email us at [[email protected]].

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We look forward to seeing you in Malabo!

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