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Human Resources Programs at UWPCE

A company or organization is only as good as its people. That’s why employers value talented human resources professionals who can help attract and retain great employees and maintain systems to support the workforce.

Compare our different certificates and specializations to discover how to gain the latest knowledge and leading-edge skills in the HR field and find a program that’s right for you.

Human Resources Essentials

Learn core skills and best practices for working in a human resources role. Prepare to effectively partner with business leaders and support an organization’s people.

Key Skills

Core HR competencies and context-based practices
How to support organizational goals and decision-making, including use of data analytics
Monitoring organizational compliance with policies and regulations
Methods for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

Good For

Those looking to enter the human resources field, including early-career professionals and individuals who want to transition into HR from other job roles

Prep for Roles Like

Human resources specialist or assistant
Recruiting coordinator
Payroll analyst
Compensation analyst

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Human Resources Management

Gain the high-level strategic thinking and planning abilities required to become an effective HR leader at your organization.

Key Skills

How to identify and manage workplace challenges
The relationship between compensation, benefits and performance reviews
Best practices for training and staff development
How to use people analytics to inform HR decision making

Good For

Human resources professionals and others with managerial experience who want to advance into HR management roles

Prep for Roles Like

Human resources manager
Human resources director
Recruiting manager

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Change Management

Learn about the role of a change manager. Understand the human side of change so you can help your team adapt and thrive.

Key Skills

How to plan for any kind of change
Understanding models, processes and stages of change
How to align groups and mitigate change resistance
How to measure and sustain change

Good For

Anyone in human resources or who has a leading role in managing or facilitating change in an organization

Prep for Roles Like

Training and development manager
Human resources manager
Organizational change leader

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Advancing DEIB in Organizations

Explore advanced DEIB concepts and learn anti-racist, inclusion-centered approaches and skills you can use to develop your goals and drive change in organizations.

Key Skills

How to understand and articulate your approach to DEIB work
Advanced strategies for approaching conflict, implementing plans and addressing systemic issues
How to inclusively facilitate meetings and trainings and how to plan and conduct organizational equity audits
How to use your strengths to drive change regardless of your position within an organization

Good For

DEIB practitioners, human resources specialists and other professionals who are knowledgeable about and engaged in DEIB efforts at their organizations

Prep for Roles Like

Diversity and inclusion manager
Employee relations manager
People and culture manager
Recruiter

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E-Learning Instructional Design

Discover the essentials of e-learning design and explore the tools and techniques to develop and manage courses and programs.

Key Skills

How to select appropriate technology and course structure
How to evaluate delivery formats and troubleshoot scheduling, budgeting and planning challenges
Standard and emerging tools and technologies to create, deliver and access course materials
How to repurpose existing materials for interactivity and online delivery

Good For

Professionals who work with e-learning content and those in education and training roles who want to enter the field

Prep for Roles Like

Instructional designer
Training and development specialist
Human resources specialist

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Human Resources Programs at UWPCE

Human Resources Essentials

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Human Resources Management

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Change Management

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Advancing DEIB in Organizations

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E-Learning Instructional Design

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