Certificate
HR Management and Development: Certificate
Effectively drive organizational change while helping employees adapt to new expectations. Learn the different stages of change, manage HR interventions, and ensure organizational objectives are met. Sharpen skills such as:
- Leading human capital development initiatives to support organizational goals and employee needs
- Designing team-building strategies to improve employee performance
- Creating impactful HR plans for teams, departments, and organizations
- Using consulting methods and frameworks to diagnose issues and deliver recommendations
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.
At a Glance
Classes Next Begin
March 31
Term Length
10 Weeks
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$13,344
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$20,016
Format
Evening or Online
Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT
How Long to Finish
As quickly as 6 months. Access a sample schedule
How Long to Finish
As quickly as 9 months. Access a sample schedule
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Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in HR Management and Development requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).
| 4 Concentration Courses |
Graduate Certificate in HR Management and Development requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).
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4
Concentration Courses
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2
Elective Courses
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Interested in a master’s degree?
Explore our Master of Science in Strategic Human Resources with a concentration in HR Management and Development.
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Career Opportunities
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HR Director
HR Program Manager
HR Training and Development Manager
Human Resources Manager Salary: National Average
$110,120
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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- One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
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Accreditation & Associations
Higher Learning Commission
College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
The MS in Strategic Human Resources offered through College of Professional Studies is formally acknowledged by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as being aligned with its HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates through September 2023. As a university with a master's degree program aligned to SHRM's curriculum guidelines, students are eligible to apply for the SHRM-CP exam provided they meet SHRM's student eligibility requirements.
The University of Denver College of Professional Studies is an Approved Provider with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Each course in the Strategic Human Resource curriculum is approved for 48 recertification hours of General, Strategic, or International credit with HRCI. Upon successful completion of the course, human resource professionals may apply the credit earned towards their Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification. Looking for HRCI certification prep for PHR, SPHR, and aPHR? See offerings through the Center for Professional Development.
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