Human Resources Management Certificate online
The online Human Resources Management Certificate program is a flexible and convenient way to gain knowledge and expertise in modern HR challenges that prepare you for new and advanced opportunities.
Program Overview
HR Management Certificate: The credential that opens doors
The online Human Resources Management Certificate program offers current HR professionals and those aspiring to work in the field added knowledge and expertise that can open new opportunities. This is an especially useful program for professionals who have entered the field but who do not have a bachelor’s in human resources. The program is aligned with the Society of Human Resource Management learning objectives and is designed to quickly bridge knowledge gaps and prepare you for modern HR challenges that most companies are seeking to resolve.
Furthermore, the online HR Management Certificate is a good option for professionals who already have some experience in HR but want extra training to improve their skills or help them advance within their organization. The certificate focuses primarily on streamlining diverse perspectives throughout companies and provides an excellent way for those without any experience in the field of HR to begin their careers as managers or recruiters.
In this program, you will learn to:
- Explain key human resource management (HRM) concepts and practices regarding strategic planning, employee recruitment and selection, job analysis, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and global HRM
- Articulate steps for designing major HR policies and making important HR decisions
- Discuss how changes in social, political, legal, and global environments affect current HR trends
- Propose solutions to problems related to legal and ethical issues in HRM such as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and other labor laws
- Demonstrate professional communication skills that are crucial in the field of HRM
- Explain key human resource management (HRM) concepts and practices regarding strategic planning, employee recruitment and selection, job analysis, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and global HRM
- Articulate steps for designing major HR policies and making important HR decisions
- Discuss how changes in social, political, legal, and global environments affect current HR trends
- Propose solutions to problems related to legal and ethical issues in HRM such as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and other labor laws
- Demonstrate professional communication skills that are crucial in the field of HRM
Career opportunities:
- HR specialty positions such as marketing, advertising, or technology
- HR manager
- Recruiter
- HR specialty positions such as marketing, advertising, or technology
- HR manager
- Recruiter
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Tuition
An affordable way to gain sought-after skills
Certificate online programs from William Paterson University offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Management Certificate | $372.75 | $1,118.25 | $4,473 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Start soon and finish fast
William Paterson University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/27/25 | 1/5/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/17/25 | 1/22/25 | 3/16/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/24/25 | 3/2/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/19/25 | 5/11/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 4/27/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/14/25 | 7/6/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/14/25 | 6/22/25 | 6/24/25 | 7/3/25 | 7/9/25 | 8/31/25 | 7 weeks |
| Fall I | 9/8/25 | 8/17/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/29/25 | 9/3/25 | 10/26/25 | 7 weeks |
| Fall II | 11/3/25 | 10/12/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/24/25 | 10/29/25 | 12/21/25 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
It’s easy to apply and enroll in the HR Management Certificate program
At William Paterson University, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Human Resources Management Certificate online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
The requirements include:
- Online application
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
You must meet the following requirements for admission to this certificate program:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from each college attended or high school transcript if no prior college experience
- Applicants must be at least two years post high school to enroll in our WP Online accelerated programs.
- Complete online application and submit $50 application fee
Official transcripts, test scores, and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services
Morrison Hall 102
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Courses
Master relevant topics in our HR Management Certificate program
For the Human Resources Management Certificate online, you must complete 4 courses.
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