CHS Management Training Program Certified by Industry Certification Leader, HRCI

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP), the nation's leading cooperative is proud to announce its popular Principles of Effective Management (POEM) program has been approved for 34 Strategic Business Management Credit Hours by the Human Resources Certification Institute, an internationally recognized certifying organization for the human resource profession and a global leader in developing rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery and real-world application of forward-thinking HR practices, policies and principles.

As POEM aims to build knowledge and skills to improve cooperative business performance, this course is especially relevant for professionals seeking to add value through continuing education in the field of Human Resources. Certified human resources professionals must accumulate 60 hours of HR-related recertification credits to stay current. The two-part POEM program from CHS will now be able to provide 56 percent of the required 60 hours (for participants who complete both sessions).

Jessica Lamker, CHS Talent Development Director, notes, "Effective leaders understand investing in their people is the best way to invest in their companies. Human resources is an essential part of every manager's job and gaining relevant people management skills is an important consideration.

"Our program, appropriate for present and aspiring managers, actively engages, challenges and develops participants' understanding the various aspects of managing an organization," she adds. "Its key areas of study are planning, marketing, finance and supervision."

Committed to enhancing people, planning and performance in the cooperative world, CHS offers a broad selection of learning programs and leadership conferences throughout the year. The upcoming POEM section in February is already full; the next scheduled offering is Summer 2012. Check the CHS website here for additional training programs or call 800-232-3639, ext. 5127, for more information.

CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) is the nation's leading cooperative, owned by farmers, ranchers and co-ops across the United States.  A diversified energy, grains and foods business and a Fortune 100 company, CHS is committed to providing the essential resources that enrich lives around the world. CHS supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain, livestock feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products. CHS preferred stock is listed on the NASDAQ at CHSCP.

SOURCE CHS Inc.