Human Resources Programs at UWPCE
A company or organization is only as good as its people. That’s why employers value talented human resources professionals who can help attract and retain great employees and maintain systems to support the workforce.
Compare our different certificates and specializations to discover how to gain the latest knowledge and leading-edge skills in the HR field and find a program that’s right for you.
Human Resources Essentials
Learn core skills and best practices for working in a human resources role. Prepare to effectively partner with business leaders and support an organization’s people.
Key Skills
Core HR competencies and context-based practices
How to support organizational goals and decision-making, including use of data analytics
Monitoring organizational compliance with policies and regulations
Methods for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
Good For
Those looking to enter the human resources field, including early-career professionals and individuals who want to transition into HR from other job roles
Prep for Roles Like
Human resources specialist or assistant
Recruiting coordinator
Payroll analyst
Compensation analyst
Human Resources Management
Gain the high-level strategic thinking and planning abilities required to become an effective HR leader at your organization.
Key Skills
How to identify and manage workplace challenges
The relationship between compensation, benefits and performance reviews
Best practices for training and staff development
How to use people analytics to inform HR decision making
Good For
Human resources professionals and others with managerial experience who want to advance into HR management roles
Prep for Roles Like
Human resources director
Recruiting manager
Change Management
Learn about the role of a change manager. Understand the human side of change so you can help your team adapt and thrive.
Key Skills
How to plan for any kind of change
Understanding models, processes and stages of change
How to align groups and mitigate change resistance
How to measure and sustain change
Good For
Anyone in human resources or who has a leading role in managing or facilitating change in an organization
Prep for Roles Like
Training and development manager
Organizational change leader
E-Learning Instructional Design
Discover the essentials of e-learning design and explore the tools and techniques to develop and manage courses and programs.
Key Skills
How to select appropriate technology and course structure
How to evaluate delivery formats and troubleshoot scheduling, budgeting and planning challenges
Standard and emerging tools and technologies to create, deliver and access course materials
How to repurpose existing materials for interactivity and online delivery
Good For
Professionals who work with e-learning content and those in education and training roles who want to enter the field
Prep for Roles Like
Training and development specialist
Human resources specialist
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