Human Resources Management

New Challenges and Accountability for HR Professionals

Much has changed in the human resources profession over the past decade and more of the same is ahead. Today, Human Resources is expected to solve problems by:

  • Hiring, motivating and retaining the people and skills needed
  • Developing leaders who can deliver results in new work environments
  • Creating environments people want to be and grow in
  • Developing global systems and processes that support business objectives
  • Providing managers the tools they need to manage.

 

Diverse HR Career Opportunities Within Silicon Valley

The scope and diversity of HR challenges demand specialist skills, generalist skills, and, increasingly, global perspectives—which translates to:

  • More jobs, but not necessarily in traditional roles
  • Higher paying jobs requiring more knowledge and technical expertise
  • With the right training, HR opens myriad career options.

 

In-Depth Training for All Levels of Expertise

We offer courses geared to all levels in the profession, including extensive Strategic HR content for executive management. Our students receive in-depth instruction across the full spectrum of HR disciplines, delivered by the South Bay's leading HR practitioners. They provide comprehensive visibility into their areas of expertise.

Applicable to All SHRM and California Certifications and for Recertification

All our courses are 100% HRCI Reviewed and Approved. They fulfill all SHRM certification requirements and qualify for either general or strategic recertification credit.

UC-Quality Instruction from Highly Experienced Practitioners

Our faculty is 100 percent composed of HR industry veterans who teach from their decades of experience. Every course and instructor in our program is reviewed and vetted by the Chair of the UCSC Department of Economics to meet University of California quality standards. The coursework is comprehensive and the classroom experience is highly interactive.


HR Certification Institute

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for entering this program.

Recommended Course Sequence

We recommend that you start with “Human Resource Management, Introduction.” After that, courses may be taken in any order.

Certificate Application Information

We encourage you to establish candidacy in a certificate program early in your studies. There are substantial benefits in doing so:

  • Curriculum changes subsequent to the date your application is received will not affect your course requirements.
  • Candidates will be notified of updates or special opportunities related to the program

Business and Management Program Contact

Enroll online now or contact the Business & Management Department for
more information: (408) 861-3860 or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.

Course Schedule
Declare Candidacy

Certificate Requirements
Total: 11
courses
Required: 8 courses
Elective: 3 courses
GPA: 3.0
C or better in all courses.
Timeline: Complete minimum units/courses within 3 years.

Note:
Courses completed more than five years prior to date of certificate issuance cannot be used to fulfill requirements.

How to Apply

Certificate applications can be submitted online. Simply click on the "Declare Candidacy" button above. Then, select the "Enroll" button next to the certificate title and follow the instructions.

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Course Materials

Refer to your enrollment receipt for specific details about materials for this course. Your course may require one or both of the following types of materials:

Course Readers: Students are responsible for ordering printed course readers through our on-demand course materials service. 

Electronic Course Materials: An electronic version may also be downloaded after logging in to your course website: https://online.ucsc-extension.edu/xsl-portal

For more details on both of these options, visit our course materials page.


For information about ordering textbooks, click here.