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Human Resource Management Certificate

Whether you’re a generalist, specialist or new to the world of human resources, there are core competencies that every HR professional should know. A Certificate in Human Resources Management gives you the foundation needed for a successful career by providing ways for you to align your HR department to your organization’s goals. The six courses within the program are result-oriented and practical, with real-world examples and exercises. By the end of the program, you will have the skills necessary to develop and implement successful HR practices that will help your organization improve its performance through better overall people management.

Why Grand View?

  • Communicate effectively using listening, speaking and writing skills.
  • Manage your own time and the time of others.
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Motivate, develop and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
  • Online options that allow you continue your education while working in the field at the same time.

Program Details

A certificate program provides an opportunity for students with no previous college experience, for students who already hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and/or for learners who are working on an associate or baccalaureate degree to undertake a highly focused program of study intended to meet specific licensing/endorsement requirements or to develop specific skills, understandings, and attitudes that have direct application in the workplace. Students enrolled in these programs are required to take no fewer than 6 semester credits at Grand View University. Students may earn a certificate in another field/area of study other than their major or minor.

Course Requirements (18 credits)
BSAD 375 Human Resource Management 3 credits
BSAD 377 Staffing, Training, and Development 3 credits
BSAD 407 Compensation and Benefits 3 credits
BSAD 408 Employment Law and Labor Relations 3 credits
BSAD/SOCS 410 Organizational Behavior 3 credits
BSAD 432 Business Ethics and Professional Behavior 3 credits

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Tuition & Scholarships

At Grand View University, your tuition supports instruction delivered by knowledgeable and experienced faculty who uphold our tradition of exceptional teaching. Additionally, we are dedicated to offering a high-quality education at the most affordable cost.

Transfer Credits

No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an A.A. or A.A.S. from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.

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Career Options

  • Payroll specialist
  • Human resources assistant
  • Training coordinator
  • Benefits administrator
  • HRIS specialist
  • Training manager
  • Employee relations manager
  • Human resources manager
  • Benefits manager
  • Compensation specialist