Human Resources

Certification as a Human Resources professional is becoming an integral step to building a successful career. The programming noted below can be used for certification exam preparation. These courses are also good overviews for all entry-level and more senior staff in human resources who need professional development or certification focused on the topic areas that comprise the focus of their daily work.

Academic Credit Opportunities

Certification may qualify as academic credit and substitute for specific courses in the University of Massachusetts Global HR degrees, academic certificate programs and HR emphases in other undergraduate and graduate program areas.

PHR Certification may be substituted for HRCU 445 Human Resource Studies or HRCU 600 Human Resource Foundations
SPHR Certification may be substituted for HRCU 600 Human Resource Foundations

HRCC 8001 Certificate in Human Resource Fundamentals

This course is intended for operating managers with people management responsibilities, primarily at the front-line and mid-management organizational levels. It provides a practical overview of contemporary fair and effective leadership practices at several stages of the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, assessment, development, and remuneration, outlining both recommended practices and traps to avoid.

15 Clock hours/1 PDU

HRCU 0048 aPHR^® Exam Prep Course

The aPHR^® Exam Prep course covers the material found in the updated version of the aPHR^® exam. The course's content is broken up into sections, which correspond to the exam topics. The course begins with a Diagnostic Test that reflects the questions appearing on the exam, and provides learners with detailed feedback about their performance.

Each section of the content concludes with a set of practice questions, accompanied by detailed explanations of the correct answers. Practice tests can be taken numerous times, with different questions being pulled from test banks. At the end of the course is a full-length practice test, which contains 125 questions; the distribution of topics represents the weighting of aPHR™ exam topics. 2.4 credits.

24 Clock hours/2.4 CEUs

HRCU 0030 PHR^® Exam Prep Course

This completely online and self-paced, seven-module Human Resources management course provides comprehensive preparation for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR^®) certification exam. The course includes exam-taking tips, a detailed diagnostic test, practice questions at the end of each module, and a full-length, 175-question practice exam. A total of 365 practice questions address the seven knowledge areas covered in the PHR® exam. This course aligns with HRCI's Exam Content Outline updates. 2.5 credits.

25 Clock hours/2.5 CEUs

HRCU 0031 SPHR^® Exam Prep Course

This completely online and self-paced, five-module Human Resources management course provides comprehensive preparation for the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR^®) certification exam. The course includes exam-taking tips, a detailed diagnostic test, practice questions at the end of each module, and a full-length, 175-question practice exam. A total of 350 practice questions address the five knowledge areas covered in the SPHR® exam. This course aligns with HRCI's Exam Content Outline updates. 2.5 credits.

25 Clock hours/2.5 CEUs

HRCU 0050 HRCI: Certificate in Managing the Hybrid Workforce

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations large and small quickly adapted to remote work settings and alternative workplace solutions to protect employees' health and safety and maintain business continuity. What began as a necessary and seemingly temporary change soon prompted organizations to rethink their work environments and workspace needs entirely. Such significant changes to the traditional office setting have required HR professionals to address key business challenges, including how to support and engage employees in remote settings and how to safely transition back to physical work locations. Many organizations now seek a comfortable middle ground—a work arrangement that maximizes the benefits of remote work while utilizing physical work spaces for tasks and activities that warrant in-person collaboration and connection. HR professionals play a key role in leveraging the benefits of both settings, remote and in-person, to create hybrid solutions that suit the unique needs of their organizations. This certificate prepares HR professionals to manage hybrid workforces, especially during times of transition and as business needs change. This Certiﬁcate includes three courses: 1. Building and Supporting a Remote Workforce 2. The Hybrid Workplace and 3. The Modern Office. 0.9 credits

9 Clock hours/.9 CEUs

HRCU 0052 HRCI: HR Hot Topics Bundle

To keep pace with changing business environments, new technologies, and current employee needs, human resources professionals must have a thorough understanding of the topics and issues shaping today's workplace. This series of courses addresses a range of key issues, "hot topics," and trends, including in-demand benefits, flexible work arrangements, and inclusive workspaces.

Creating a safe, collaborative workplace where employees feel welcome and supported requires human resources professionals to face some difficult issues and challenges. In this bundle of courses, you'll learn about current issues your employees may be facing and best practices for promoting employee well-being. With a deeper understanding of potential issues that may arise, you'll be better equipped to provide guidance, policies, and resources to help employees thrive. This Bundle includes ten HR Hot Topic Series courses: 1. Marijuana and the Workplace 2. Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace 3. Pay Equity 4. Promoting Employee Well-being 5. Handling Workplace Violence 6. Buzzworthy Benefits 7. Employee Classification 8. Flexible Work Arrangements 9. Recruiting Multi-generational Employees and 10. The Future of Work. 1.5 credits

15 Clock hours/1.5 CEUs
4.5 PMI PDUs*
15 SHRM PDCs**

* PDUs/ contact hours recognized by the Project Management Institute.

** Approved for Professional Development Credits towards SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertiﬁcation through SHRM.

HRCU 0051 HRCI: HR Ethics Certificate

Human resources professionals are charged with supporting the success of their organizations in ways that are ethical and socially responsible. Ethical organizations must consider questions about what is right and fair in all decision-making processes. Because HR professionals are involved in designing and enforcing policies that impact the people who work in an organization, they play an especially powerful role in shaping the ethical culture. Each of these 1.5-hour courses explores the relationship between human resources and creating an ethical workplace. While some delve into theoretical and philosophical questions about how we can know what is right and wrong, others focus on applying theory to practice in an organizational setting. After completing the courses in this certificate, the learner will be prepared to play an essential role in shaping the ethical culture in their workplace. Each self-paced course features an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, case studies, and assessments. This Certiﬁcate includes ten HR Ethics Series courses: 1. Defining Business Ethics 2. Ethical Decision Making 3. Theories of Ethics 4. Capitalism, Inequality, and Justice 5. Corporations and Corporate Social Responsibility 6. Common Ethical Challenges 7. Leadership and Organizational Ethics 8. Issues in the Workplace 9. Globalization and Ethics and 10. Building an Ethical Organization. 1.5 credits

15 Clock hours/1.5 CEUs
13.5 PMI PDUs*
15 SHRM PDCs**

* PDUs/ contact hours recognized by the Project Management Institute.

** Approved for Professional Development Credits towards SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertiﬁcation through SHRM.

HRCU 0053 HRCI Pro: Benefits

The HRCI Pro Series is a collection of certificate courses that focus on advanced HR and business concepts. By completing each Pro Series certificate, you demonstrate your knowledge in a specific area of expertise, and earn a digital badge to proudly display your achievement as an HRCI Pro in Benefits. This Certiﬁcate includes three courses: 1. Medical-Related Benefits 2. Retirement Plans and 3. Supporting Health and Wellness. 1.2 credits

12 Clock hours/1.2 CEUs
12 SHRM PDCs*

* Approved for Professional Development Credits towards SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertiﬁcation through SHRM.

HRCU 0054 HRCI Pro: Compensation

The HRCI Pro Series is a collection of certificate courses that focus on advanced HR and business concepts. By completing each Pro Series certificate, you demonstrate your knowledge in a specific area of expertise, and earn a digital badge to proudly display your achievement as an HRCI Pro in Compensation. This Certiﬁcate includes three courses: 1. Compensation Systems 2. Internal and External Equity and 3. Compensation Communication. 1.2 credits

12 Clock hours/1.2 CEUs
12 SHRM PDCs*

* Approved for Professional Development Credits towards SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertiﬁcation through SHRM.