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.
Additional academic credit opportunities are noted below each program and in the table at the front of the School of Extended Education catalog section.
HRCU 0001 PHR SPHR Exam Prep
Students prepare for the exam necessary to distinguish themselves in an HR career and join the ranks of 120,000 certified HR professionals. Certified instructors take students step-by-step through extensive material to prepare for the bi-annual Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification exams. Recertification credits also available.
- 33 Clock hours/3.3 CEUs
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
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.