California State University at Fullerton,Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics
Certificate in Human Resources Management
Los Angeles, USA
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Certificate in Human Resources Management at California State University, Fullerton gives you an overview of HR management, employment law, recruitment, compensation, communication and retention. The program has five required classes totaling 68 hours of lecture and awards 6.8 Continuing Education Units. You’ll study staff sourcing, diversity, labor-law basics and compensation planning to support organizational goals. You'll build written and verbal workplace communication skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as HR coordinator, HR generalist, recruiter, compensation and benefits assistant or training and development specialist. Paths include talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management and workforce planning.
In today's business environment, organizations are realizing that superior human resources management can provide a significant competitive advantage. The human resources manager should be viewed as an integral and important part of an organization, working toward common goals. This program will equip participants to meet the human resources challenges of the year 2003 and beyond. Graduates will be prepared to help their organizations achieve goals through effective management of human resources in a diverse and changing environment.
The Certificate in Human Resources Management consists of five required classes totaling 68 hours of lecture and discussion. 6.8 Continuing Education Units will be awarded to the certificate graduate.
* PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Graduates of the certificate program will:
- Have a comprehensive overview of the field of human resources management
- Know where and how to find employable staff in a full employment economy
- Be familiar with the varied aspects of employment law
- Be aware of the importance of communication skills, both verbal and written, in the retention of good employees
- Be knowledgeable of the various strategies and plans for employee compensation
