Certificate Program in Human Resource Management

• Details

• Program Requirements

• Schedule

• Contact Hours / CEUs

• Fee

• Certificate Progress Tracking

• Instructors

• Receive Your Certificate

• Professional Resources

• Student Profile

Details:

Taught by highly experienced human resource professionals, this certificate program offers a comprehensive view of professional development in the practical application of concepts of compensation, performance management, training and development, personnel law, recruitment, fringe benefits, and labor relations.

This program is designed for entry- to mid-level managers of human resource departments, recruiters and staff specialists, small business owners, and individuals looking to enhance their skills in human resource management.

Program Requirements:

Consisting of six required courses and twelve hours of electives, this program allows participants to customize the curriculum to match their career and organizational needs.

Required Courses: (79 total hours)

Required courses may be taken in any sequence

• Introduction to Human Resource Management (4 hours) - January 2013
• Introduction to Human Resource Management (4 hours) - May 2013

• Performance Management Systems (15 hours) - March 2013

• Recruitment and Employment (15 hours) - February 2013

• Personnel Law (15 hours) -  May 2013

• Managing Training and Development (15 hours) - March 2013

• Compensation Concepts (15 hours) - April 2013

Elective courses (minimum of 12 hours): select any combination of Professional Development Programs. Browse our courses.

Schedule:

This certificate program is offered during both the fall and spring semesters.  Please click individual required courses above for class schedules.

Contact Hours/CEUs:

91 contact hours/9.1 CEUs

Fee:

Total cost of required courses is $1,900 – includes all course materials. Elective course fees vary.  Participants register and pay per course.   

This program is currently approved for use of GI Bill Benefits. To use your U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits, please contact Carolyn Cutting in Veterans Services at ccutting@usm.maine.edu / 207-780-5232 after you have registered for the certificate program. You can register online, over the phone, or in person. Payment is due at time of registration.

Certificate Progress Tracking:

Track the progress of your certificate program with this form.

Instructors:

Each course within this certificate program is taught by industry professionals. Click on the course descriptions above to view instructor biographies.

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Receive Your Certificate:

After you have met all certificate program requirements, complete the program evaluation and certificate completion form, and we will award your certificate.

Professional Resources:

• Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  The world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession.

• Human Resources Association of Southern Maine (HRASM)
  An affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, this is a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.

• SHRM Maine State Council
  Affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Chartered in Lewiston, ME. Great site for resources, networking opportunities, and events.

Student Profile:

• Susan Bassi Brown

Customized Training:

Learn how your organization can take advantage of this program at a reduced cost.