Human Resources Certificate

This program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive grounding in the underlying principles, basic concepts, and terminology related to Human Resource Management. Courses start year-round and give you multiple options to complete your certificate. Take one class or the whole series. The Human Resource Management Certificate program is 105 hours in length and comprised of courses that provide you with a solid foundation in the six functional areas of HR. These courses are designed around the HRCI® Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) exam content areas and provide you with a great start toward your exam preparation.

Intended Audience: Individuals seeking to enter the field of human resources; non-HR professionals in supervisory roles who have the responsibility for interviewing, training, evaluating, or disciplining employees; and new or experienced managers interested in learning more about efficient employee management skills.

How it works:

  • Choose the certificate that is right for you
  • Classes are typically 2 days from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Several classes are offered each month
  • Start with Human Resource Essentials and then take the courses you need to meet your certificate goals

Human Resource Management Certificate - 105 Hours Total Hours
Human Resource Essentials 14
Strategic HR Management 14
Workforce Planning & Employment 21
Human Resource Development 14
Total Rewards 14
Employee and Labor Relations 14
HR Risk Management 7
HR Case Study 7

Training Address

1500 Jefferson St. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
MS: 41464

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