Find the Right HR Program for You

Human Resources Programs at UWPCE

A company or organization is only as good as its people. That’s why employers value talented human resources professionals who can help attract and retain great employees and maintain systems to support the workforce.

Compare our different certificates and specializations to discover how to gain the latest knowledge and leading-edge skills in the HR field and find a program that’s right for you.

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Human Resources Essentials

Learn the foundational competencies needed to get started in human resources and help organizations attract and retain top talent.

Key Skills
  • How to succeed as a part of an HR team
  • Data analysis tools for HR reporting and decision-making
  • Methods for advancing diversity and equity in the workplace
  • How to monitor compliance with organizational policies and regulations
Good For

Those who are new to human resources work or professionals looking to transition into the field

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Human Resources Management

Gain the high-level strategic thinking and planning abilities required to become an effective HR leader at your organization.

Key Skills
  • How to identify and manage workplace challenges
  • The relationship between compensation, benefits and performance reviews
  • Best practices for training and staff development
  • How to use people analytics to inform HR decision making
Good For

Human resources professionals and others with managerial experience who want to advance into HR management roles

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Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

Learn the latest strategies and techniques for recruiting outstanding workforce talent.

Key Skills
  • Data analytics tools common to the recruiting field
  • How to develop a recruiting strategy that aligns with organizational goals
  • Nontraditional recruitment methods for reaching underrepresented groups
  • How to evaluate candidate qualifications and fit
Good For

Human resources professionals and others who want to specialize or upskill in talent acquisition

Prep for Roles Like
  • Recruiting coordinator
  • Talent acquisition specialist
  • Technical recruiter

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Change Management

Learn about the role of a change manager. Understand the human side of change so you can help your team adapt and thrive.

Key Skills
  • How to plan for any kind of change
  • Understanding models, processes and stages of change
  • How to align groups and mitigate change resistance
  • How to measure and sustain change
Good For

Anyone in human resources or who has a leading role in managing or facilitating change in an organization

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Advancing DEIB in Organizations

Explore advanced DEIB concepts and learn anti-racist, inclusion-centered approaches and self-awareness exercises you can use to develop your goals and drive change in organizations.

Key Skills
  • How to understand and articulate your approach to DEIB work
  • Advanced strategies for approaching conflict, implementing plans and addressing systemic issues
  • How to inclusively facilitate meetings and trainings and how to plan and conduct organizational equity audits
  • How to use your strengths to drive change regardless of your position within an organization
Good For

DEIB practitioners, human resources specialists and other professionals who are knowledgeable about and engaged in DEIB efforts at their organizations

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  • Diversity and inclusion manager
  • Employee relations manager
  • People and culture manager
  • Recruiter

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E-Learning Instructional Design

Discover the essentials of e-learning design and explore the tools and techniques to develop and manage courses and programs.

Key Skills
  • How to select appropriate technology and course structure
  • How to evaluate delivery formats and troubleshoot scheduling, budgeting and planning challenges
  • Standard and emerging tools and technologies to create, deliver and access course materials
  • How to repurpose existing materials for interactivity and online delivery
Good For

Professionals who work with e-learning content and those in education and training roles who want to enter the field

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