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Undergraduate Certificate
Program Type
Total Credits
12
Affordability
Private School Education At State School Prices
Why Study Human Resource Management?
This flexible, focused human resource management certificate program provides focused, practical training in key areas like staffing, compensation, and employment law. It’s ideal for professionals seeking to upskill quickly or gain a valuable credential to advance their careers. The program also offers foundational knowledge in management and organizational leadership, preparing students for real-world HR challenges. With flexible options and immediately applicable skills, the Human Resource Management Undergraduate Certificate serves as both a strong entry point into HR and a pathway toward further education.
What You’ll Learn
- The human resources undergraduate certificate covers the foundational principles of management, organizational leadership, individual behavior, and group dynamics in the context of organizational management.
- The undergraduate certificate in human resource management at Park University offers training in HR essentials, including employment law, staffing, and compensation.
- In this HR certificate for professionals, you will learn the fundamentals of strategic HR management, including performance and workforce planning, human capital development and employee relations and compliance.
- You will learn the concepts and strategies of employee recruitment and retention, as well as how to use the computer tools necessary to analyze the impact of diversity, legal compliance, technology and more.
- Park University’s human resource management certificate program delves into compensation management and employment law so you can lead your organization through determining occupational qualifications, family leave policies and collective bargaining processes while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
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Dr. Adrian James
Interim Dean, College of Management
Associate Professor of Management
adrian.james@park.edu
Tuition & Fees
Park University offers a transparent and student-focused approach to tuition and financial aid. Our tuition structure is designed to be competitive and manageable, and our financial aid counselors are available to guide you through every step of the process. From understanding your cost breakdown to exploring funding options, we ensure that financial planning is clear, personalized, and aligned with your educational journey.
Admission Requirements
Park University’s undergraduate certificate programs are designed to help you build targeted skills without committing to a full degree. To apply, you’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent and meet standard undergraduate admission requirements. Each certificate includes a set of specialized courses, and to earn the certificate, you’ll need to maintain a 2.0 GPA and complete at least 50% of the program coursework at Park to meet the residency requirements. Whether you’re enhancing your resume or exploring a new field, we’re here to support your journey.
Visit Admissions Policies and Procedures to learn more about admission requirements at Park University.
Human Resource Management Career & Future Opportunities
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*General salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education and opportunities for employment that are outside of Park University’s Control. The labor market and average salary range can be explored further at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
FAQs: Human Resource Management, Undergraduate Certificate
The human resource management certificate program is ideal for early-career professionals looking to enhance their HR skills or transition into the HR field, managers seeking to lead their teams better, or those aiming for career advancement in HR-related roles. It’s also a great option for individuals who want to quickly upskill in key areas like staffing, compensation, and employment law without committing to a full degree program.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management provides foundational knowledge in management, organizational leadership, staffing, compensation, and employment law. It focuses on introducing essential HR concepts and practices, making it ideal for those new to the field or looking to begin learning those skills. The graduate-level HR training certificate builds on these foundations with advanced training in areas like employee development, evaluation, change management, and conflict resolution, ideal for those with an undergraduate degree seeking deeper expertise or leadership roles in HR.
You can complete the human resource certificate program online in as little as 10 months. One of the best aspects of earning your certificate online is that you can take courses at a pace that fits your schedule.
With Park University’s SHRM-aligned coursework, you are positioned to pursue career advancement opportunities, including talent management certification from organizations like The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD). An undergraduate certificate in human resource management, as well as the professional certifications you may pursue, can help you pursue opportunities for higher pay, make you competitive for leadership roles, and pave the way for you to make a career shift to human resources.
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