HUMAN RESOURCES CERTIFICATE

3 COURSES
100% ONLINE
ENROLLING MONTHLY
225 MILITARY CLOCK HOURS

Drive Organizational Success.

Human Resources is more than just a department; it's the cornerstone of a thriving organization. Effective HR practices are essential for attracting top talent, developing employees, fostering a positive work environment and driving organizational success.

Villanova's Human Resources Certificate program delves beyond the basics of HR principles. By exploring how to adeptly balance employee and employer vantage points you will develop strategies and practices that enhance workforce management and employee relations, creating an organizational culture that values learning, welcomes change and cultivates innovation.

Successful completion of this certificate will help prepare you to sit for the SHRM® Certified Professional (SHRM-CP^®) or SHRM® Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP^®) exam.

Villanova is a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Education Partner.

LEARNED SKILLS

Leadership
Communication
Risk Management
HR Trends

Strategic Planning
Talent Acquisition
Workforce Management
Problem Solving

Diversity and Inclusion
U.S. Laws and Regulations
Ethics
Organizational Design

WHO SHOULD ENROLL?

Any human resources professional, from junior-level HR practitioners to senior executives with decades of experience.
Those involved with talent acquisition, retention, employee management and leadership.
Human resources professionals who would benefit from resume-boosting certifications.
Anyone who would like to move into the field of human resources.

New to HR? We recommend this course path:

^{HR Fundamentals}
^{HR Professional}

One elective from the list below
^{Advanced HR}
^{Building & Leading Highly Effective Teams}
^{Strategic Leadership}

For more experienced HR Professionals, we recommend the following course path:

^{HR Professional}
^{Advanced HR}

One elective from the list below
^{Building & Leading Highly Effective Teams}
^{Strategic Leadership}

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

61%

Increase in the number of Human Resources positions over the last 10 years

$136K

Average national salary for Human Resources Manager

#2

Villanova ranked #2 in the top 20 enrollments for the 2023 SHRM Learning System® course

According to Lightcast

Principles + Practice Learning Model

An innovative and unique model of learning, Villanova’s Principles and Practice Model provides students the utmost flexibility.

Principles is the foundation of each course, fully asynchronous, providing students with the essential information they need to expand their skill sets and increase their expertise.

Practice is designed to build upon Principles to enhance student learning through collaboration and practical application. Weekly, faculty-led live class sessions complement the asynchronous coursework and enable students to participate in a rich learning environment that encourages open dialogue and respectful disagreement, crucial skills for personal and professional growth.

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

COURSES

Select three courses below to complete the full certificate.

HR Fundamentals

A broad overview of the human resource function. Students will learn to use and apply industry literature, terminology and best practices. Gain practical insights to effectively manage and develop your organization's most valuable asset—its people.

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microcourse

Course Details

HR Professional

Building on foundational knowledge, this course is designed to help you develop confidence and professionalism in the implementation of HR strategies. Perfect for aspiring HR leaders, this course equips you with the tools to manage complex challenges and contribute meaningfully to your organization’s growth.

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microourse

Course Details

Advanced Human Resources

This course delves into the challenges of balancing employee and employer vantage points. You'll gain the skills to influence business outcomes, drive innovation and lead transformational HR initiatives. Perfect for HR leaders aiming to make a significant impact, this course offers the insights and tools needed to navigate the challenges of modern HR and contribute to organizational excellence.

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microcourse

Course Details

Strategic Leadership

This course is designed to help professionals develop a toolkit they can apply as a leader at work, today, to become a highly productive and inspiring leader of tomorrow. It will discuss the tools needed to create an organization that values learning, promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, innovation and welcomes change.

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microcourse

Course Details

Building & Leading Highly Effective Teams

This course focuses on tools and techniques to build and lead highly effective teams.

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microcourse

Course Details

For those who are enrolled or who have completed the HR Certificate Program, the SHRM Exam Prep Course can be purchased additionally at a significant discount.

SHRM Exam Prep

This course will help you on your human resources career path and prepare to to become a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and/or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®).

Online, Hybrid and In-Person Options available.

Course Details

Successful completion of this certificate will help prepare you to sit for the SHRM® Certified Professional (SHRM-CP^®) or SHRM® Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP^®) exam.

As a bonus, you're also eligible to take Villanova's SHRM-CP®/SHRM-SCP® Exam Preparation Course for $750.*

_{*a cost savings of over $800}

Choose the model that is right for you:

CERTIFICATE

3 Courses

15% discount over single microcourse
Unlock access to Career Management services, including two 60-minute personalized advising sessions
A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
Digital Badge for each course completed
Certificate upon program completion

ENROLL

COURSE

Principles + Practice Course Bundle

10% discount over single microcourse
Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
Digital Badge

COURSES

MICROCOURSE

Asynchronous

Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
100% online asynchronous coursework and assessments
1:1 faculty support throughout coursework

COURSES

CREDENTIALS

Earn Badges. Get Noticed.

Earn a digital badge for every completed course. You'll also earn a program certificate and program digital badge upon completion of the required courses. Showcase your new skills and gain a competitive edge by adding badges backed by Villanova University to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.

example of a human resources certificate digital badge

LinkedIn users with digital badges get 6X more profile views.*

*According LinkedIn

THE VILLANOVA DIFFERENCE

The College of Professional Studies has cultivated a distinguished reputation for delivering the hallmark Villanova experience — academically rigorous, top-quality and innovative programs within a supportive community — to students who are pursuing higher education amidst busy professional and personal lives. As an internationally recognized institution, Villanova is proud of its vibrant community of alumni, faculty, students and staff who are dedicated to driving meaningful impact and transformative change within their communities.