Human Resources Management Certificate

 


Meet the demands of a rapidly changing field.

Human resources evolves quickly, and organizations need professionals who can keep up. Extended Studies’ HR Management program is built for today’s workplace, combining foundational theory with the real-world skills employers expect. Each course tackles the most urgent challenges facing modern HR teams, from talent development to compliance to organizational culture.

This hands-on, practical training helps experienced HR professionals stay ahead in a rapidly changing field. For those new to HR or preparing to enter the profession, our programs provide the knowledge, confidence and career-ready skills needed to stand out in a competitive job market.

To earn a certificate in Human Resources Management, a student must complete five core courses and five electives, but how you complete those electives is up to you. Starting in July 2026, you can apply three-hour elective courses toward your certificate. Complete two three-hour electives to fulfill any six-hour elective requirement. With almost 20 elective options, you can shape a learning path that fits your interests and schedule.

Certificates of completion are awarded at the conclusion of each course. Upon completion of the required courses, a Certificate in Human Resources Management will be awarded. Completed professional development classes may be applied to only one certificate program.

Courses are submitted and approved for HR general or business/strategic recertification credit hours toward PHR or SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and PDCs through SHRM. For more information, visit HRCI at www.hrci.org or SHRM at www.shrm.org.

Required Core Courses:

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  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Relations
  • Employment, Placement and Practices
  • Human Resources Training and Development
  • Legal Aspects and Liability Issues for Employers


Electives:

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  • Colorful Personalities: Navigating the Differences and Bringing Out the Best
  • Conducting Interviews and Talent Selection
  • Employee Retention Tactics That Work
  • Influential Leadership
  • Power Writing For Business
  • Talking Till You're Blue? How to Handle Difficult Conversations
  • The Art and Power of Coaching: How Leaders Engage and Inspire Others
  • Working with the Problem Employee
  • Conflict Resolution & De-Escalation Skills Training
  • Leading & Managing with Effective Conversations
  • The Power of Social and Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Success
Short course electives starting in July:
 
  • Building a Talent-Ready Organization (short course)
  • Change Fatigue: The People Side of Change (short course)
  • Colorful Personalities: Navigating the Differences and Bringing Out the Best (short course)
  • Employee Retention Tactics That Work (short course)
  • From Scars to Deep Influence (short course)
  • Media Ready: How to Earn Coverage, Handle Interviews and Communicate in a Crisis (short course)
  • Talking Til You’re Blue? How to Handle Difficult Conversations (short course)
  • Working With the Problem Employee (short course)
 

Course Discounts:

Individuals who register and pay for five Human Resources Management courses at the same time will receive a 10% discount. Call (775) 784-4046 or (800) 233-8928 to receive the discount. Participant-initiated cancellations void the discount.

For more information, please contact Extended Studies.