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Online Certificate in Human Resource Management

Gain a Foundation in HR Principles and Practices with a Human Resources Certificate Online

Build your knowledge of business-employee relationships and organizational behavior by enrolling in the Human Resource Management Certificate online program at Southern New Hampshire University. If you're looking for an entry-level job in the human resource field or seeking to enhance your skills, the six-course human resources certificate will deliver the training you need.

Once you earn your human resources certificate online, you can parlay your coursework into one of two HR-focused business degrees - BS in Business Administration or BS in Business Studies, with concentrations in human resource management.

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See Yourself Succeed in Human Resource Management

SNHU’s online HR certificate will provide you with the basic HR skills you need to succeed in an entry-level position. Your courses will cover topics such as leadership practices, group dynamics, effective management, employee-management relationships, and compensations and benefit strategies.

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your human resources certificate online at SNHU include:

Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your certificate at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study

Career Outlook

By completing SNHU's human resources certificate online, you'll receive a solid foundation in HR principles, policies and practices to prepare you for entry-level human resource management positions in nearly every industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for human resources specialists will grow by 7% through 2026.*

Add to your credentials by taking the SNHU SHRM HR Certification Prep Course.

Curriculum

The online HR certificate provides the foundation in human resource principles and practices demanded by employers. Classes are taught by instructors with professional credentials and experience in human resource management and organizational behavior.

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Certificate in Human Resource Management

Courses May Include

OL 125 Human Relations in Administration

The human relations skills that managers need to develop interaction skills that contribute directly to effective human resource management and the development of higher productivity are studied. Skill areas include leadership, motivation, communications, group dynamics, organizational development, management by objectives, and stress and time management. Students learn techniques for becoming more effective managers, subordinates, peers and persons. Students are introduced to the international aspects of human relations.

OL 211 Human Resource Management

This course examines the fundamentals of policies and administration. Major tasks of procedures and developing, maintaining and utilizing an effective team are studied. Students are introduced to international human resource management.

OL 318 Employee and Labor Relations

This course examines employee-management relationships in both the union and non-union environments with an emphasis on best practices. Junior standing or permission of instructor.

OL 325 Total Rewards

This course covers the development and administration of compensation and benefit programs for organizations. Wage theory, principles and practices, unemployment security, worker income security, group insurance, and disability and pension plans are investigated. Emphasis is placed on objectives, policies, organization, implementation and revision of compensation and benefit systems.

OL 342 Organizational Behavior

This course focuses on the primary factors that influence behavior in organizations. Emphasis is placed on leadership, group dynamics, inter- group dynamics, organizational structure and design, change, culture, power and politics, environment and technology and organizational behavior in an international context. Offered every year. Writing and team intensive course. Junior standing or permission of instructor.

OL 442 Human Resource Strategy and Development

This course provides an in-depth examination of human resource strategy and development. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of sound HR practices and the integral role they play in achieving organizational success. Students will examine the environment of HR management; the challenges of staffing organizations, locally and internationally; the relationship of a learning organization to training and development; the role compensation and benefit strategies play in motivating the developing employee; and the concerns and issues related to employee and labor relations. Senior standing or permission of instructor.

Total Credits: 18

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates for SNHU's online degree programs are among the lowest in the nation. We offer financial aid packages to those who qualify, plus a 30% tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.

Online Undergraduate Programs	Per Course*	Per Credit Hour*
Degree/Certificates	$960	$320
Degree/Certificates (U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty)	$675	$225

*Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.

Additional Costs
No Application Fee, $150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges as well as several other accrediting bodies.

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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/human-resources-specialists.htm (viewed online December 15, 2017). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.