Human Resource Management Certificate Program

NOVA, in cooperation with the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, offers you the opportunity to obtain a certificate in Human Resource Management. This 123-hour certificate program provides a general overview of the dynamic and growing field of HR management. Core courses address human resource fundamentals, and provide practical techniques that can immediately be applied to the work setting. Elective courses give you the opportunity to focus on specialized areas, enhance particular skills, and explore emerging trends in the HR management field.

To obtain the HR Management Certificate you must complete the eight core courses, plus two or more elective courses (totaling a minimum of 21 hours/2.1 CEUs). Each course in the program meets for 12 hours (1.2 CEUs) unless otherwise specified in the list below.  Completion normally takes approximately one to two years. All courses listed below are not offered every semester.  Certificates are awarded for each individual course completed.  In order to earn individual course certificates, as well as the overall program certificate, you must attend at least 90% of the scheduled class hours for each course.  Individual courses may be taken without pursuing the overall program certificate.

Note: Students who began this certificate program before the Fall 2010 Semester can still follow the previous certificate requirements. 

Core Courses:

• Principles of Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Law
• Introduction to Employee Benefits
• Introduction to Compensation
• Successful Recruiting, Selection & Placement (15 hrs.)
• Managing Employee Performance
• Training & Employee Development (15 hrs.)
• HR’s Role in Organizational Development & Change Management

Elective Courses: (Subject to change) 

• Communication & Conflict Management Skills for HR Professionals
• Measuring HR Effectiveness
• HR Recordkeeping Compliance
• Ethics in Human Resources
• Internal Consulting Skills
• Technical Skills in Human Resources (9 hrs.)
• Practical Skills in Employee Relations
• Navigating a Successful Career in HR (9 hrs.)
• HR’s Role in Creating a Positive Work Environment (9 hrs.)
• HR Challenges: Dealing with Problem Employees (9 hrs.)
• New Employee Orientation: Building a Great First Impression (6 hrs.)

Courses offered in Summer 2012:

• Principles of Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Law
• Intro to Compensation
• Intro to Employee Benefits
• Managing Employee Performance
• HR's Role in Organizational Development & Change Management
• Navigating a Successful Career in HR