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Human Resource Management Workplace Certificate

In this human resources workplace certificate, you’ll learn how to manage HR functions like employee relations, compensation, and hiring—even without a full-time HR professional. Explore the basics of managing the policies and practices that support an effective staff.

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Upon completing this micro-credential course, you’ll earn a human resource management workplace certificate that immediately elevates your résumé. Get noticed by employers by showcasing your specialized skills, job readiness, and commitment to professional growth.

BUSI 3012 - Human Resource Management Workplace Certificate

An organization is only as good as its people. Human resource professionals have the responsibility of recruiting, training, motivating, and retaining key workforce talent and are therefore vital to the success of any organization. In this certificate, students develop skills in HR management that can translate across multiple fields and contexts. They take on the role of an HR professional and apply their skills to meet a career-related challenge for a fictional organization. Students have the opportunity to earn a micro-credential in human resource management upon successful completion of the workplace certificate.

  • Evaluate the functions of human resources within an organization.
  • Assess quality considerations and legal requirements of managing a workforce.
  • Evaluate approaches for managing employees’ performance and development.

What You’ll Learn

The Workplace Certificate in Human Resource Management covers topics such as compensation and benefits, selection and hiring, and performance management.

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Workplace Certificate in Human Resource Management Micro-Credential FAQ

How do you earn a certificate in human resource management?

To earn a micro-credential in human resource management at Walden, register for and complete the course BUSI 3012 Human Resource Management Workplace Certificate, which should also apply to the elective requirements for your bachelor’s degree program.

What can you do with a certificate in human resource management?

Earning a certificate in human resource management is a great way for non-HR professionals to learn more about processes of recruiting, training, motivating, and retaining high-performing employees, which helps contribute to the success of any organization.

How long does it take to earn a human resource management certificate?

Just six weeks! See “How do you earn a certificate in human resource management?” (above) for more details.

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