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The Strategic HR Business Partner

About This Course

How does HR assume a more strategic role within an organization? How is this defined? And how can you grow your skill set to realize this opportunity and advance your career?

This course will provide an overview of the functions and capacity of HR business partners and how they add value to an organization. We’ll cover how to transform from a tactical, process-focused HR practitioner to a performance-enhancing strategic business partner. We’ll examine the various roles that HR business partners can serve within an organization. We’ll also discuss the best ways you can demonstrate the value of a strong talent strategy to business leaders.

Throughout the course, we’ll work on creating a sense of community within the classroom to enhance your professional networking.

What You’ll Learn

  • The business fundamentals, foundational skills and value of HR business partners

  • How to formulate an HR strategy based on an organization’s business strategy

  • Key HR metrics and how to apply them to organizational outcomes

  • Best practices for responding to ethical issues in HR

  • Different HR roles and career paths and how to uncover your personal career values

Get Hands-On Experience

You’ll complete a group research project on best-in-class HR practices at a local organization.

Course Sessions

Online Synchronous

October 2026
Dates Oct 12 - Dec 7
Location Online
Instructor Mike Komola
Cost $1,039
Apply Starting Jun 17, 2026
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Oct 12, 2026
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Oct 19, 2026
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Oct 26, 2026
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Nov 2, 2026
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Nov 9, 2026
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Nov 16, 2026
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Nov 23, 2026
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Nov 30, 2026
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Dec 7, 2026
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online

All times are Pacific Time.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 2.7 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.

April 2027
Dates Apr 12 - Jun 14
Location Online
Instructor Mike Komola
Cost $1,039
Apply Starting Jul 8, 2026
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Apr 12, 2027
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Apr 19, 2027
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Apr 26, 2027
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
May 3, 2027
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
May 10, 2027
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
May 17, 2027
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
May 24, 2027
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jun 7, 2027
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jun 14, 2027
Mon
6 – 9 p.m.
Online

All times are Pacific Time.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 2.7 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.