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Professional Education Human Resources Management Certificate

The importance and complexity of managing human resources has grown over the years, as have the opportunities for employment in this exciting area of management. Recognizing these changes, Professional Education at the U of U has developed a program to assist individuals and organizations in improving the value they contribute to their business success from a human resource management (HRM) perspective. Designed for the entry-level person and approved through the Human Resource Certification institute (HRCI), the Human Resource Management Certificate program provides the knowledge you need to develop effective practices for an ever-changing, complex workplace.

For graduates of the Human Resource Certificate Program and for seasoned HR professionals, visit the Advanced Human Resources Certificate for details.

As a professional in the field of Human Resources, it was refreshing to interact with colleagues, and to receive instruction and interaction from notable professionals in our industry. I found the curriculum to be very thought-provoking and exceptionally helpful. I would strongly encourage any one interested in the field of Human Resources to add the HRM Certificate Program offered by the University of Utah to their "must attend" list!

-- Robert F. Watson M.A. SPHR Human Resources Manager, Sinclair Oil Corp.

Students completing the program will learn the skills to:

  • Prioritize the human resource department's time and resources
  • Improve employees' satisfaction with HR and provide base line measurement for assessing HR progress and effectiveness
  • Hire people and know how to integrate total compensation packages with other human resource functions
  • Write a policy or policy manual that is legal, protects employers, helps managers and is an aid to employees
  • Learn how to identify and manage conflict situations
  • Avoid financial and legal liability
  • Understand the difference between public and private sector HR and the trends and issues affecting today's work environment

Human Resources Management Certificate Program (PROED 300) This certificate program encompasses all the classes listed below for completion of the certificate program.

Core Classes (must complete all for certificate, but also may be taken individually):

Essentials of Human Resource Management (PROED 309)
Policies and Procedures for Human Resources (PROED 305)
Employment Law (PROED 304)
Total Rewards (PROED 302)
Managing Performance Collaboratively (PROED 402)
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (PROED 303)
Organizational Training and Development (PROED 308)
Employee Recruitment and Selection (PROED 306)

Tuition Discounts: Qualified University of Utah employees and their spouses receive a 50 percent tuition discount. Also, professionals earning a certificate in Human Resources Management may be eligible to claim a Lifetime Learning Tax Credit for a portion of tuition and fees.

HRCI logoThis program has been approved for 58 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

Having no previous Human Resources experience, this program allowed me to walk out of each class with a new set of tools that I could apply to my work the very next day.

-- Jody Hatch, Office Manager

For more information, call 801-585-1780 or submit your questions by using our web form.

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