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Certificate in Human Resource Management (Evening)

The Certificate in Human Resource Management program at Florida Atlantic University is designed to prepare individuals to be effective and integral members of an organization's Human Resource Management team. This program is developed by leaders in the Human Resource Management field and approved for recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

Program Overview

Human Resource Professionals account for almost 1 million jobs in the current economy. Because managing resources is critical to an organization's success, knowledgeable and skilled Human Resource professionals are always in high demand. Human Resource professionals have evolved from behind-the-scenes administrators to leading the company in acquiring top talent and changing policies.

Program Format

• The program is offered on Wednesdays, either on campus or live virtually.
• The program dates are from May 6 to August 5, 2026, with classes held from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
• The program consists of 42 hours, equivalent to 4.2 CEUs, and is divided into 14 sessions.
• The price for the program is $1,595, with an early bird discount of $1,435.50 for registration and payment by April 5, 2026.

Course Benefits

The Certificate in Human Resource Management program will deliver the fundamentals of human resources management and lead to an in-depth understanding of current human resource management policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and best practices. This program will provide the knowledge needed to perform human resource management functions more effectively.

Curriculum Description

Participants who take this course will learn about:

• Impact of Personal Style (including DiSC Assessment)
• Internal Consulting & Communication
• Human Resource Management in a Changing Environment
• Strategic Management
• Ethics
• Globalization in HR Policy and Practice
• Labor Relations in Today's Workforce and the National Labor Relations Act
• Employee Relations in a Non-Union Environment
• Compensation & Benefits
• Equal Opportunity Employment
• Legal Issues: Safety and Security/OSHA/ FMLA
• Performance Management and Appraisal
• Training and Development
• Succession Planning
• Conflict and Change Management
• Staffing
• Personnel Selection
• Recruitment and Interviewing
• Human Resources & Technology
• Social Media and Its Place in HR
• Project Management for the Human Resource Professional
• Performance Metrics

Ideal Candidate

The Certificate Program in Human Resource Management is designed for Human Resource professionals and those who want to become Human Resource professionals to develop the knowledge, methods, and skills necessary to meet the challenges of today's changing workplace. Ideal candidates include:

• HR Specialists and Generalists
• Training and Development Specialists
• Supervisory, Midlevel, and Front-line Managers
• Practicing Human Resource Professionals who want to upgrade their skills with the theory and practical knowledge necessary to advance to a higher level
• Small Business Owners
• Anyone interested in transitioning into the Human Resource Management field

Books and Materials

The textbook and materials are included in the program fee. The required textbook is "Fundamentals of Human Resource Management" by Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart, Wright (eBook).

Accreditation

This program has been pre-approved for 42 HR (General) credit hours toward aPHR, aPHRi, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, GPHR, PHRi, and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced faculty, including:

• Raquel Fas-Bravo, principal attorney and owner of The Law Office of Raquel Fas-Bravo
• Thomas Strehle, seasoned and experienced leader with demonstrated successful impact at every level
• Wilhelmena Mack, President/CEO of W Mack & Associates, Inc., a management and organizational consulting firm
• Selen Turner, seasoned HR executive and advisor with more than 20 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries