Human resource professionals are responsible for overseeing an organization’s employees. In this role, their duties include recruitment, training, assessment, employee benefits and retention programs while ensuring the organization’s compliance with various federal and state employment and labor laws. The Human Resources program provides students with the knowledge, strategies, and competency requirements of a human resources professional. Students will develop skills in professionalism, communication, workforce management, and ethics. Concepts and strategies for leadership, relationship management, critical evaluation, team building, and working with virtual teams will also be explored. The program length is 32 weeks.
In addition, students will gain insight into the world of lean thinking and practice, Six Sigma and the DMAIC – Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control method. Understanding Six Sigma is essential for HR professionals in working as part of the team in building an effective workforce and improving internal processes. In addition, the program focuses on developing skills in professionalism, communication, and ethics.
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The Certificate in Human Resources program provides students with the skills necessary to:
- List the structure and function of the HR department in supporting corporate strategy
- Summarize effective employee recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies
- Describe key employment laws and regulations that affect HR
- Define the principles of business process improvement, its methodology, and the relationship to HR
- Discuss the importance of professional communication and interpersonal skills for HR professionals
- Compare and contrast management styles
- Discuss the value of performance reviews and employee engagement
Completion: Students must successfully complete 18 semester credit hours to earn a Certificate in Human Resources.
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Certificate in Human Resources Certificate Program – Topics Include:
Human Resources Fundamentals
Key business and HR Strategies
Job Analysis
Compensation Structure
Recruiting Techniques and Selection Methods
Employee Engagement
Disciplinary Issues and Resolutions
Leadership and Ethical Practice
Business Acumen
Relationship Management
Workforce Management
Leveraging Technology and Data Management
Response Processes
Organizational Effectiveness and Development
Global HR
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Team Basics
Quality Tools and Metrics
DMAIC method
Personal Accountability
Emotional Intelligence
Professional Networking
Conflict Resolution
Motivating Employees
Creating Vision
Leading Through Positive Influence
Building Innovative Cultures
Leading Virtual Teams