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.

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DESIGNED FOR

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

Those who want to get started in the HR field should consider taking the Certificate in Human Resources Essentials. HR professionals who want to focus on executive search might consider the Specialization in Executive Recruiting.

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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

PREPARE FOR CERTIFICATION

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

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