Certificate in HR Management
Learn How to Become an Effective HR Leader from a SHRM Education Partner
Managing employees is critical to every organization’s success. To be an effective HR leader, you must understand complex concepts such as business management and strategy, workforce planning and employment, and human resource development, as well as build the practical skills to implement these concepts. Villanova University’s 100% online Certificate in Human Resource Management will teach you topics such as organizational structure and design and the eight competencies of HR professionals, to help you apply what you learn in the classroom to your career.
Learn the organizational principles of high-performing companies that can be immediately applied to help your business meet its strategic goals. By completing two required HR courses and one elective from the multiple course options below, you can gain extensive knowledge of these advanced HR concepts and competencies along with the situational skills to put the knowledge to work in your industry.
$121,220
Median annual salary of an HR Manager*
6%
Job growth for HR Managers through 2029 (faster than average)*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Human Resources Managers, on the internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm (visited June 22, 2021).
National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. Certificate program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research for specific employment information.
Program Highlights
Villanova University is a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recognized Education Partner. By successfully completing two required courses and one elective from the approved list, you can gain extensive knowledge of advanced HR concepts and competencies along with practical skills to put the knowledge to work in your industry.
Villanova University has been named #2 in the Top 20 Enrollments for the 2021 SHRM Learning System® course.
Required Courses
The Human Resource Management course features content based on the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK) and is designed to help you prepare for the SHRM® Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) or SHRM® Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) exam*. Additionally, students will receive 18 months of access (spanning three test windows) to the complete 2022 SHRM Learning System digital materials.
*For students preparing to sit for a SHRM® Exam, there are additional prerequisites you need to meet before you are qualified to take the exam (i.e. hours of HR-related experience). These prerequisites can be found on the Society for Human Resource Management® website.
This includes the following:
- Downloadable e-publications and online printable flashcards
- Online content including introductory competency connection scenarios
- 2,000+ knowledge and situational judgment questions
- Tips and tools with additional information as well as resources built into topic group pages
- An assessment, topic group practice tests and post-test for the SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® level
The Mastering Organizational Effectiveness course builds on the HR Management course material by providing students with a more comprehensive understanding of organizational systems to help leverage the connection between employees and business goals. You’ll explore the concepts of organizational structure, organizational culture, organizational decision making, and individual and group dynamics.
“I love the strategy aspect behind building and utilizing a strong team to accomplish whatever goals an organization wants to achieve.” – Eric Feldstein, Certificate in HR Management
Military Savings
Villanova offers military education savings to those who qualify. Learn more.
Military clock hours: 242.0 – 280.0
Required Courses
3 Course Program
Human Resource Management $2,495
12 Week Course View Course
Mastering Organizational Effectiveness $2,095
8 Week Course View Course
1 Elective $2,095 - $2,495
8 Week Course See Course Options Below
Total for Individual Courses
$6,685 - $7,085
Multi-Course Package Total $5,883 - $6,235
Savings $802 - $850
Note: Pricing for the three-course certificate programs varies depending on course selection. Fill out the form for more information.
Electives
Meet Your Expert Faculty
Villanova University’s courses are taught by industry practitioners with a range of real-world experience. Meet Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies Faculty and Staff.
Heather Gelting, M.S., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has taught online and on campus for Villanova for over 10 years. She spent 12 years working for PepsiCo and YUM Brands before transitioning to a mid-sized professional services firm as VP of Human Resources. Heather operated a Human Resource Consulting business for five years and currently works as the Human Resource Director for The Hill School in Pottstown, PA. Heather serves as the program coordinator for the Human Resource courses offered in the College of Professional Studies.
Who Should Enroll?
Villanova’s Certificate in Human Resource Management is designed for HR professionals including HR administrators, staffing specialists and recruiters, HR generalists and specialists, trainers and anyone who wants to position themselves as an expert in the area of human resources.
If you want to become a more effective leader and make a real impact in your organization, as well as prepare to earn valuable industry credentials, explore Villanova's Certificate in Human Resource Management.
Helpful Resources
- HR Certification Sets HR Professionals Apart from the Pack
- HR Certificate vs. HR Degree: How to Determine Which is Right for You
- The Future of HR is Employee-Facing
- HR Faculty Spotlight: Kimberly Nash
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