9 Courses Required
John Hausknecht, Cornell University on the HR Certificate from eCornell

Additional Details

Target Audience

  • Global professionals from for-profits, NGOs, and governmental agencies
  • Line-level HR professionals with 0-5 years experience
  • Aspiring HR professionals

Accreditation

  • Human Resource Management Certificate from Cornell ILR School
  • 100 Professional Development Hours (10.0 Continuing Education Units CEUs)
  • 90 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification
  • 90 Credit hours towards HRCI recertification

Certificate Description

Whether you’re a generalist, specialist or new to the world of human resources, there are core competencies that every HR professional should know. A Certificate in Human Resources Management gives you the foundation needed for a successful career by providing ways for you to align your HR department to your organization’s goals. The 9 courses within the program are result-oriented and practical, with real-world examples and exercises. By the end of the human resources management certificate, you will have the skills necessary to develop and implement successful HR practices that will help your organization improve its performance through better overall people management. Human resources management topics covered in the program include compensation, labor relations, driving engagement, training and development, employee performance, and more.

For the best experience in this program it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.

This program includes a full year of free access to the HR Symposium!

These highly interactive virtual events span multiple days and explore today’s most pressing topics. Symposium offers exclusive opportunities to engage in real-time discussions with your eCornell community, applying insights from your courses to real-world scenarios. Through reflections and small-group discussions, you’ll deepen your learning, broaden your perspective, and expand your professional network.

Symposium events are held throughout the year, providing ongoing opportunities to stay engaged, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen your skills. Once enrolled, you’ll receive access to the Symposium networking site and details about upcoming sessions. You can participate in as many as you’d like to make the most of your experience, though attendance is not required to complete your program.

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