PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR
YOUR HUMAN RESOURCES CAREER

The field of human resources is developing rapidly. Earning a certificate is no longer considered a "professional perk" but has quickly become an industry standard.


Boost your marketability by earning your certification and stand out from the crowd of over 145,000 certified human resource professionals.


At Villanova’s University’s College of Professional Studies you can choose from our online, on-campus or hybrid non-credit HR professional education programs. Whether you’re a local HR professional or a career climber across the country, Villanova has an HR certificate option that meets your needs; empowering you to thrive in today’s dynamic HR landscape.

 

 

 

Interested in just preparing for a SHRM certification?

You can register for a single course within each program which focuses on the 2024 SHRM Learning System® and helps prepare you for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®certification. See the online Human Resource Management or campus SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Exam Preparation courses for more details.

If you are receiving tuition benefits from a third party, you should check any restrictions prior to registering for courses outside of a program.

 

 

SHRM Partnership logo 2023 with the words "In Partnership with SHRM: Better Workplaces, Better World."

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Villanova University has been named #2 in the Top 20 Enrollments for the 2023 SHRM Learning System® course.

College of Professional Studies

800 E. Lancaster Avenue
Vasey Hall, Room 103
Villanova, PA 19085

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Important Notices for Distance Education Students

The following includes important information for students participating in online courses, online programs and/or on-ground clinicals or practicums while physically located outside of Pennsylvania.

Read the Notices for Distance Education Students

VALUE OF A PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM:

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Enhance your resume.

Professional education classes enable you to add new skills, expertise, or credentials to your resume and make you even more valuable to your employer.

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Expand your professional network.

Communicating and building relationships with your classmates and instructors can open new doors in your career.

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Learn from industry experts.

All programs are taught by instructors who have worked or who are currently working in the field, and who are able to share practical applications and real world examples of topics in the course.