Human Resource Management Specialist, Certificate
Build Your HR Foundation. Advance with Confidence.
Want to dive into human resources now, with skills that employers need? This certificate gives you both theory and practical tools—employment law, staffing, compensation, training, ethics—to launch or grow your HR career. It’s designed for people who want to enter the HR field or take on greater responsibilities in HR-adjacent roles.
What You'll Learn
- Understand employment law and labor relations
- Develop skills in recruiting, staffing, training & development
- Apply business leadership and ethics to HR situations
- Improve communication skills—both written and verbal—in HR contexts
- Use productivity tools and software to support HR operations
Program Requirements
This certificate requires 30 credits, generally completed over two semesters of fulltime study. You’ll take core coursework in HR management, training & development, labor relations, compensation, and business leadership.
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Where This Certificate Can Take You
Whether you’re starting out in HR or seeking to step into more responsibility, this certificate will prepare you to work in various organizational settings. You’ll learn both the processes and soft skills that make HR practitioners effective contributors and collaborators.
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- HR Office Administrator
- Human Resource Specialist
- Employee Relations Specialist
- HR Generalist
You’ll be prepared for opportunities in:
- Corporate HR departments
- Small and medium businesses
- Nonprofits and governmental organizations
- Staffing and recruitment firms
- Educational or healthcare institutions
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