Human Resources Management Certificate Program

Human Resources Management Certificate Program

The Human Resources Management certificate program ends in Summer 2012. Students already enrolled in the certificate program may take classes through Summer 2012.

Any student interested in taking individual courses, independent of the full certificate option, may register for any of the classes.


The Tseng College also offers an intensive overview course to prepare students for the PHR/SPHR (Professional Human Resources/Senior Professional Human Resources) Exam.
About This Program

Human resources managers, staff specialists, health and safety professionals, and other managers who want to further their careers in HR management will benefit from this program. Those interested in starting a career in human resources management also may register for classes.

Job Titles of Program Alumni:
Accounting Manager
Benefits Coordinator
Corporate Trainer
Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Analyst/Generalist
Office Manager
Payroll Supervisor
Personnel Manager
Safety/HR Manager
Staffing Specialist
Certificate Admission Requirements

Application for Admission to the Human Resources Management certificate

Students need to submit a Human Resources Management Program Study Plan

Pease contact the program manager for certificate admission and certificate completion requirements.
Courses
COURSE NAME CONTINUING EDUCTION UNITS DESCRIPTIONXHRM 901 Recruitment, Selection and Placement

3 CEUs Students will gain critical insights about interviewing, background checking and hiring; EEO and affirmative action requirements; and seeking outside applicants vs. promoting from within.
XHRM 902 Compensation and Incentive Systems

3.6 CEUs Effective compensation design and administration play a crucial role in attracting and retaining a highly qualified, motivated and productive work force and advancing the organization's business objectives. This course provides an in-depth investigation of the principles, techniques and strategies used to develop and implement direct and indirect compensation programs and reward systems that are equitable, cost effective and legally compliant.
XHRM 903 Training and Organizational Development

1.8 CEUs Human resources professionals are called on to enhance and sustain job performance and implement organiza¬tional changes. In this course, you will review the interrelated human resources management activities involved in change initiatives to arrive at a conceptual and practical understanding of methods and strategies essential to effective training and development programs.
XHRM 904 Performance Management

3 CEUs Human resources departments are called on to make measurable contributions to their organization's bottom line. This course reviews the role of H.R. in helping an organization maximize productivity and profitability through a comprehensive, effective performance appraisal and management system.
XHRM 905 Labor and Employment Law

3.6 CEUs The effective H.R. practitioner must be familiar with the many federal, state and local laws that define and regulate employment. In this course, you will review a wide range of relevant laws and discuss principles, polices and procedure necessary for effective labor-management relations, from both labor and manage¬ment points of view.
XHRM 906 Workers' Compensation in California – History, Law and Application

3.6 CEUs Students will receive up-to-the-minute information concerning compensation, injury, benefits, managed care, vocational rehabilitation, loss control and medical/legal issues.
XHRM 908 Employee Benefits and Services

3 CEUs Explore the use of benefits and services to attract and retain employees who match a company's vision. Students will review the history and philosophy of benefits and services, learn why this area is competitive and learn how to create and administer a benefits and services program.
XHRM 909 Diversity in the Workplace

3 CEUs Students will consider the many employment laws related to workforce diversity, one of the most sensitive challenges faced by an HR professional.
XHRM 910 Strategic Leadership for Human Resources

1.8 CEUs Successful HR professionals partner with company leadership in the strategic process. This class will help HR practitioners learn and build critical influencing and "internal consulting" skills.
XHRM 911 Employee Retention Strategies

1.8 CEUs Employee turnover is costly. This dynamic course presents effective ways to lower that cost by improving an organization's employee retention rate. Your strategic thinking will involve consideration of the factors that influence an employee's decision to stay with a company.
XHRM 915 The Business of Human Resources Management

3 CEUs The HR practitioner must know and understand the organization and the industry. This "business of management" course covers topics such as reading and analyzing financial statements and strategies to keep the firm moving toward its stated objectives.

Tuition and Fees
TUITION: SPRING/SUMMER 2012
COST PER CONTINUING EDUCTION UNIT NUMBER OF UNITS IN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM$180* 27.6


*Cost does not include books and supplies, or certificate program application fee of $25
Registration Instructions

Please visit our How to Register page for detailed instructions.
Course Schedules
Winter/Spring 2012

XHRM 909: Diversity in the Workplace (ONLINE)

A mandatory online-learning training session also will be held.

Date: Feb. 6-April 30 (12 weeks) (time TBA)



XHRM 906: Workers' Compensation in California – History, Law and Application

Date: 9 Saturdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and 25, March 3 and 17, April 14 and 28, and May 5 and 19, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Location: CR 5114
Summer 2012

XHRM 901: Recruitment, Selection and Placement (Online)

Date: May 29-August 5 (10 weeks)



XHRM 915: The Business of Human Resources Management

Date: 6 Tuesdays, July 10-31 and Aug. 7 and 14, 6:30-10 p.m.;
2 Saturdays, July 21 and Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Location: CR 5117



XHRM 910: Strategic Leadership for Human Resources (ONLINE)

Date: June 4-August 5 (10 weeks)



XHRM 908: Employee Benefits and Services

Date: 8 Mondays, June 4-July 23, 6:15-10 p.m.

Location: JH 1202
Cohort Schedule

Please view Fall 2011 Cohort Schedule for course dates and sequence.