Inspired talent management
9 - 12 months
5737097
This Program is Perfect For
- HR professionals and managers seeking strategic talent leadership skills
- Practitioners maintaining or pursuing HRCI or SHRM credentials
- Busy learners desiring flexible, career-aligned credentials
Program review underway
As we evolve our programs to reflect today’s technology landscape, the certificate in Human Resource Management is under review and is not currently open for new enrollment. If you are enrolled in this certificate and are finishing up your courses, please reach out to us at extension@ucsc.edu. We will help you plan your journey.
After reviewing the current market conditions and engaging with industry, we are now offering new short programs, that are flexible paths to get the skills you need fast. During this time, our certificate programs continue to be under review and we are committed to assisting all enrolled students to finish the certificate programs. To learn more, visit our Short Programs page.
Courses are open to everyone
You are invited to enroll in individual courses to build your knowledge and develop new skills.
Develop effective workplace strategies
In today’s ultra-competitive economy, you need to know how to recruit and retain top employees. You need to communicate powerfully, maximize the impact of total rewards programs, and understand how technology such as AI and people analytics are changing human resources management.
In each Human Resource Management course, you will update your skills to effectively source, onboard, engage, develop, and support employees in any field. Learn the latest systems and processes to align with business objectives, develop effective leaders, and create work environments that enhance productivity.
Impact your organization's overall success
Select electives from four specialties.
- Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
- Leadership Development
- Employee Relations
- HR Business Partners/Generalist
Certificate program objectives
- Design, assess, and evaluate employee benefits programs
- Recruit talent and plan a strategic workforce
- Train, facilitate, and design instruction for employees
- Evaluate performance management approaches and techniques
- Navigate organizational development, design, and change management to assure high employee engagement and productivity
Industry-aligned curriculum
Society for Human Resource Management—UCSC Silicon Valley Extension is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer professional development credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.
HR Certification Institute—Courses in the Human Resource Management program has been pre-approved for recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The official seal of the HR Certification Institute® confirms that the following UCSC Silicon Valley Extension courses meet the criteria for pre-approved recertification credits for HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.*
- Business Communications (19.25 HRCI credit hours)
- Finance for the Business Professional (13 HRCI credit hours)
These courses have been pre-approved for business recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
What's new in the Human Resource Management certificate program?
Courses
Program Requirements
Total 9–11 courses
- 6 required courses (10.5 quarter units)
- 3-5 elective courses (minimum 4.5 quarter units)
- End with the certificate review.
1. Required Course(s):
HRMT.X407
$700
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jan. 7 - Feb. 18, Thu, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 01-07-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 01-14-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 01-21-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 01-28-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 02-04-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 02-11-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 02-18-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Professional Credit:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.
Required Tools & Materials: None
Recommended Tools & Materials: Big Book of HR (10th Anniversary Edition); Barbara Mitchell & Cornelia Gamlem; Career Press, 2017; ISBN: 1632650894
Winter
HRMT.X404
$750
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Oct. 26 - Dec. 7, Mon, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 10-26-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 11-02-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 11-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 11-16-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 11-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 11-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 12-07-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Textbook: Strategic Compensation - A Human Resource Management Approach, 9th Edition 2016, Joseph Martocchio, Pearson / Prentice Hall, ISBN: 978-0134320540.
Professional Credit
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.
Fall
HRMT.X401
$710
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Sep. 30 - Nov. 18, Wed, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 09-30-2026 | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 10-07-2026 | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 10-14-2026 | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 10-21-2026 | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 10-28-2026 | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 11-04-2026 | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 11-18-2026 | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meeting on November 11, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials:
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Download the PDF version of the following book: Organization Development: A Practitioner's Guide for OD and HR, Mee-Yan Cheung-Judge, Linda Holbeche, Kogan Page, 2021. ISBN: 9781789667929.
Recommended Tools & Materials:
Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector, James C. Morgan, Chandler Jordan Publishing, 2024, ISBN: 9780998329277.
Professional Credit:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.
Fall
HRMT.X400
$650
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Sep. 10 - Oct. 15, Thu, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 09-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 09-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 09-24-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 10-01-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 10-08-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 10-15-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
One "no meeting" date TBA. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Tools & Materials: HR and Business Related Online source material
Students will be required to research and cite sources and materials from primarily online resources. There is no required textbook for this course.
Professional Credit:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 16.5 PDCs.
Fall
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Summer
2. Electives: Recruiting and Staffing
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
3. Electives: Leadership Development
BUSM.X403
$600
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jan. 14 - Feb. 4, Thu, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 01-14-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 01-21-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 01-28-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 02-04-2027 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Professional Credit
HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 13 hours.
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 13 PDCs.
Required Tools & Materials:
Powerpoint presentation handouts - soft copy or printed (Provided in Canvas under "Files")
Use of Excel (Preferred) or Google Sheets
Winter
HRMT.X418
$675
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Nov. 16 - Dec. 14, Mon, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 11-16-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 11-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 11-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 12-07-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 12-14-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials: The Data Driven Leader: A Powerful Approach to Delivering Measurable Business Impact Through People Analytics, 2017 edition, Jenny Dearborn and David Swanson, Wiley and Sons, ISBN-13: 978-1119382201.
Professional Credit:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 16.5 PDCs.
Fall
HRMT.X406
$725
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Sep. 12 - Oct. 24, Sat, 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 09-12-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Sat, 09-19-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Sat, 09-26-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Sat, 10-03-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Sat, 10-10-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Sat, 10-17-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Sat, 10-24-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Professional Credit:
HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 19.25 hours.
This course is valid for 19.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R).
Fall
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Summer
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Summer
4. Electives: Employee Relations
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
HRMT.X405
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
5. Electives: HR Business Partners/General
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Summer
6. Completion Review:
O-CE0133
$95
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Schedule
Please enroll in the Human Resource Management Certificate Completion Fee only when all of the certificate requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.
Recommended course sequence
Requisite knowledge
Please review the course descriptions to ensure that you have taken necessary prerequisites or meet the requirements through job experience or previous education.
Please follow this sequence
It is highly recommended that students new to the field of human resources begin with Human Resource Management. After that, courses may be taken in any order.
Substitutions
Completing the certificate
Upon completion of the course sequence, you may request your Human Resource Management Certificate Completion Review.
Professional development
HR Certification Institute-Approved
HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that UCSC Silicon Valley Extension meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.
SHRM Recertification General Provider
As a SHRM Recertification General Provider, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension is able to award SHRM professional development credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (TM) (the SHRM BoCK). Each course is valid for a designated number of PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
Licensure and Certification Policy
Certification is optional to practice in this field. Please see our Licensure and Certification Policy to learn more.
Grade requirements
Please note that only letter grades of C or higher may be applied to a certificate, and in some programs, students may have more stringent requirements. Students in most employer- and government-sponsored payment programs, such as workforce development, as well as international students on F-1 visas, need to maintain a B average to meet their requirements.
See Grading and Credits Policy for further information.
Instructors
Program Chair
Philip Ziman
Program Chair & Instructor | President, Zi-Tech Professional Services
PHILIP ZIMAN, MBA, is a 35-year human resources veteran in global high tech. He most recently held the position of vice president of Global Human Resources at Nanometrics. Previous senior level HR positions include working at Bazaarvoice, Taleo, and Cypress Semiconductor. Ziman has bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from San Jose State University. He also attended Stanford University’s Executive Development Program. Ziman supports local youth sailing and religious non-profit organizations. He has served as chair of the Human Resources Management program since 2023.
Certificate Program Advisory Committee
GINA AYLLON, SHRM SCP, CAE
Executive Director, Society for Human Resource Management SHRM-Northern California
GWEN CARSCADDEN, M.A.
Chief Human Resources Officer, RAPT Therapeutics
J.C. HERRERA, B.S.
Chief Human Resources Officer, CrowdStrike
KAT HSUEH, B.S., HRM Certificate
Director, Talent and Technology, ROI Communication
ERIC INGRAM, M.A.
Chief Human Resources Officer, The Wine Group
DAVID SWANSON, M.A., SHRM-SCP
State Director, California State Council of SHRM | Human Resource Management Consultant, Author | Former Program Chair and Instructor, Human Resource Management Program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
SAHAR ZANDI, M.S.
Senior Director, Human Resources, Karius
President, Bay Area Human Resource Executives Council (BAHREC)
PHILIP ZIMAN, M.B.A.
President, Zi-Tech Professional Services
Chair and Instructor, Human Resource Management Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
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