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Human Resource Management Certificate Online
Develop the skills to manage and train an efficient workforce in the rapidly evolving world of business and learn how HR plays an important role in helping organizations achieve their objectives.
Overview
Gain leadership expertise with the online Human Resource Management Certificate
Meet the rising demand for HR professionals with the leadership skills gained through the online Human Resource Management Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. This program enhances your knowledge of how HR management systems can be strategically deployed to create a competitive advantage for organizations across any industry.
This career-relevant online program equips you with advanced expertise in recruiting, training, and retaining employees that can prepare you for new professional opportunities. Completion of this flexible Human Resource Management Certificate can be used as a pathway toward earning your online MBA with a Concentration in Human Resources, giving you eight credits to transfer toward our MBA program.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
In this online graduate certificate program, you will learn to:
- Explain the strategic role HR plays in helping an organization achieve its goals
- Analyze organizational issues from an HR perspective and provide appropriate recommendations for addressing them
- Identify important challenges and opportunities in the external environment and their implications for HRM
- Explain the strategic role HR plays in helping an organization achieve its goals
- Analyze organizational issues from an HR perspective and provide appropriate recommendations for addressing them
- Identify important challenges and opportunities in the external environment and their implications for HRM
Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- Human Resource Manager/Director/Consultant
- Recruitment and Staffing Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Human Resource Manager/Director/Consultant
- Recruitment and Staffing Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
Also available:
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of specialized graduate certificate programs. Learn about our other certificate programs.
Need More Information?
Tuition
Our pay-by-the-course tuition won’t compromise your budget
Tuition for the Human Resource Management Certificate online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $707.80 | $1,415.60 | $5,662.40 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Add these important dates and deadlines to your calendar
The Human Resource Management Certificate program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 2/3/25 | 1/20/25 | 1/24/25 | 1/28/25 | 2/2/25 | 3/21/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 3/25/25 | 3/30/25 | 5/16/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/13/25 | 5/18/25 | 7/4/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/6/25 | 8/22/25 | 7 weeks |
Now enrolling:
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Admissions
Admission Requirements:
For admission into the Human Resource Management Certificate online program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
Online certificate admission requirements (based on undergraduate GPA)
- 2.75 and above. Applicants must have transcripts sent directly to UW-Parkside from all previous institutions attended. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.5 to 2.749–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience. Without the required work experience, applicants are required to submit two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.33 to 2.49–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience, and two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
Note: Students cannot enroll in a Human Resource Certificate if they have already earned a UW-Parkside MBA in Human Resources.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, regardless of if they appear on the degree- awarding transcript or not, should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing [email protected] as the email address.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $56.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to email a copy of their current resume at the time of application to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 844-492-2160.
Courses
Discover what you’ll learn in the online Human Resource Management Certificate program
The HRM online certificate curriculum is comprised of eight credit hours.
Note: Successful completion of the certificate requires a GPA of 3.0 or better, with at least a C in each of the courses.
Students enrolled in the Human Resource Management Certificate must take four of the following courses:
Overview
Gain leadership expertise with the online Human Resource Management Certificate
Meet the rising demand for HR professionals with the leadership skills gained through the online Human Resource Management Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. This program enhances your knowledge of how HR management systems can be strategically deployed to create a competitive advantage for organizations across any industry.
This career-relevant online program equips you with advanced expertise in recruiting, training, and retaining employees that can prepare you for new professional opportunities. Completion of this flexible Human Resource Management Certificate can be used as a pathway toward earning your online MBA with a Concentration in Human Resources, giving you eight credits to transfer toward our MBA program.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
In this online graduate certificate program, you will learn to:
- Explain the strategic role HR plays in helping an organization achieve its goals
- Analyze organizational issues from an HR perspective and provide appropriate recommendations for addressing them
- Identify important challenges and opportunities in the external environment and their implications for HRM
- Explain the strategic role HR plays in helping an organization achieve its goals
- Analyze organizational issues from an HR perspective and provide appropriate recommendations for addressing them
- Identify important challenges and opportunities in the external environment and their implications for HRM
Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- Human Resource Manager/Director/Consultant
- Recruitment and Staffing Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Human Resource Manager/Director/Consultant
- Recruitment and Staffing Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
Also available:
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of specialized graduate certificate programs. Learn about our other certificate programs.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Need More Information?
Tuition
Our pay-by-the-course tuition won’t compromise your budget
Tuition for the Human Resource Management Certificate online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $707.80 | $1,415.60 | $5,662.40 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Add these important dates and deadlines to your calendar
The Human Resource Management Certificate program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 2/3/25 | 1/20/25 | 1/24/25 | 1/28/25 | 2/2/25 | 3/21/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 3/25/25 | 3/30/25 | 5/16/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/13/25 | 5/18/25 | 7/4/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/6/25 | 8/22/25 | 7 weeks |
Now enrolling:
Admissions
Admission Requirements:
For admission into the Human Resource Management Certificate online program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
Online certificate admission requirements (based on undergraduate GPA)
- 2.75 and above. Applicants must have transcripts sent directly to UW-Parkside from all previous institutions attended. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.5 to 2.749–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience. Without the required work experience, applicants are required to submit two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.33 to 2.49–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience, and two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
Note: Students cannot enroll in a Human Resource Certificate if they have already earned a UW-Parkside MBA in Human Resources.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, regardless of if they appear on the degree- awarding transcript or not, should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing [email protected] as the email address.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $56.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to email a copy of their current resume at the time of application to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 844-492-2160.
Courses
Discover what you’ll learn in the online Human Resource Management Certificate program
The HRM online certificate curriculum is comprised of eight credit hours.
Note: Successful completion of the certificate requires a GPA of 3.0 or better, with at least a C in each of the courses.
Students enrolled in the Human Resource Management Certificate must take four of the following courses: