Certificate in Human Resources Management

About This Program

Human resources professionals make a difference — their role is a mission-critical aspect of any organization. From recruiting the best talent and coordinating staff training to developing and enforcing employment policies and shaping compensation and benefits, HR professionals perform vital functions that directly impact a company’s health and success.

In this five-course certificate program, you’ll expand your human resources skill set and go from a process-focused practitioner to a business-enhancing partner. We’ll cover how to effectively identify and manage workplace challenges and sensitive issues. You’ll develop your strategic thinking and planning abilities and sharpen your presentation skills. Prepare for industry certification, discover how to increase your value and visibility at your current organization, and network with industry leaders to advance your career.

▸ Related Article: How to Become a Human Resources Manager

Designed For

Human resources professionals and others with significant managerial experience who want to advance into human resources management roles. 

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▸ Explore More: Looking to get started in the HR field? Check out the Certificate in Human Resources Essentials — or find the right HR program for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Methods for managing employee relations and best practices for training and staff development 

• Strategies for and key considerations in hiring and workforce planning

• How to use people analytics to inform HR decision making

• The relationships between compensation, benefits, reward systems and performance reviews

• Critical skills and capabilities for building strategic business partner relationships in HR and recruiting 

Get Hands-On Experience

• Create training and staff development content

• Complete group projects based on real-life HR scenarios

• Practice public speaking

How It Works & Next Steps

To earn the certificate, complete the courses in the order below. 

To get started, visit the first course page to see upcoming offerings and apply.  

• The Strategic HR Business Partner

• Organizational & Employee Development

• Workforce Planning & Analytics

• The Laws Governing Employee Relations

• Compensation & Benefits

Prepare for Certification

This program covers material required for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam.

Career-Ready Credentials

When you complete this program, you’ll earn a certificate and a digital achievement badge you can use to showcase your professional development. You’ll also earn achievement badges for each course you complete.

Apply For a Scholarship

You may be eligible to apply for a UW Certificate Scholarship or Rotary Scholarship to cover most of the costs of this program. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and the potential of the program to positively impact your career. For more information, see the Scholarships page.

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