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
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
3 courses
6 weeks per course
12.5 hours per week
18 WEEKS
$6,285 $5,342.65
(15% program savings applied)
SINGLE
COURSE
Each single course is made up of a Principles asynchronous microcourse and a Practice live microcourse. You can complete the microcourses simultaneously with the Fast Track option, or consecutively for the Flex Track option.
Fast Track
6 weeks | 12.5 hours per week
Flex Track
12 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
$2,095 $1,885.50
(10% course bundle savings applied)
MICRO
COURSE
The Principles microcourse offers the lowest cost investment and a fully asynchronous experience. You must complete the Principles microcourse if you choose to enroll in the corresponding Practice microcourse.
6 Weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Principles | $800
Practice | $1,295
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
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
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
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
Building & Leading Highly Effective Teams
This course focuses on tools and techniques to build and lead highly effective teams.
Principles Microcourse
Practice Microcourse
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.
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:
- 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
- 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
- Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
- 100% online asynchronous coursework and assessments
- 1:1 faculty support throughout coursework
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.
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.
NEWS & STORIES
GET IN TOUCH
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To enroll in the online Human Resources certificate in February 2025 or later, continue on this webpage.
To enroll prior to February, click here.