Human Resources Management
Type: Group-Paced
Cost: $3,750
Duration: 12 months
Location: Online
Develop the Skills to Lead in Human Resources
Gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful HR leader. In this expert-led online course series, you’ll learn how to recruit, select, and onboard employees, manage employee relations and benefits, and develop effective HR strategies to strengthen your organization. This program builds a strong foundation in core HR skills to help you engage employees, drive results, and advance your career. After completing the program, you’ll be ready to lead in corporate, government, nonprofit, or small business environments.
Required Courses For Certificate
Courses can be taken individually and in any order unless specified. To earn the certificate, you must complete all required courses with a grade of C/pass or higher.
Why take this program?
After successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Integrate essential HR practices into your organization’s core operations.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends shaping modern HR.
- Build strong, productive relationships between management and employees.
- Navigate employment laws to create safe, equitable workplaces.
- Use data to drive strategic HR decisions and improve outcomes.
- Design effective recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to build a high-performing team.
Program benefits
The Human Resources Management Certificate gives you the specialized knowledge, practical skills, and credentials to excel in HR roles. This program boosts your career prospects, helps you drive organizational success with effective HR practices, and keeps you current in the ever-evolving HR field.
Students are encouraged to explore Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) credentials to further advance their careers beyond this certificate program.
Types of positions in human resources:
- HR Analyst
- HR Business Partner
- Recruitment Specialist
- Employee Relations Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Specialist
- Organizational Development Manager
- HR Compliance Officer
Career Insights for HR
Business Partners
HR business partners collaborate with leaders and teams to align HR strategies with organizational goals. They advise on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and change management. On average, HR business partners earn $107,182 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Source: Indeed, 2025
Have a question about this program?
We’re here to help! Whether you want to explore your options or need help finding the right fit, our team is always ready to chat.
Give us a call at (541) 737-1500 or send us an email at cpe@oregonstate.edu. We’d love to hear from you!
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