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Professional Education Human Resources Management Certificate

A knowledgeable, organized, human resources representative that stays on top of the latest human resource issues is what is most valuable to organizations today. HR experts play an important role in ensuring that daily operations run smoothly and are in compliance with state and federal laws. HR training and certification is more important than ever.

The Human Resources Management Certificate Program from Professional Education at the University of Utah can assist you in your goals:

  • Approved for 56 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR
  • Flexible schedule — classes only one day a week
  • Taught by HR experts who bring real-life applications to class each week
  • High quality and applicable training at a competitive price

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 this series of classes will learn the skills to:

  • Develop a human resources strategic plan that facilitates the attainment of the organization's mission and values
  • 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 prepare a compensation pay system that improves employees' perceptions of internal equity and external competitiveness
  • 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 and assess the competitiveness of benefits packages

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)

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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