Human Resource Management Certificate

*Spring admission is open only to students with previous HR experience. Students with no HR experience may enroll each fall. 

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Meet one of the following requirements:

  • High school diploma

  • General Education Development (GED) Certificate

Two courses must be completed to receive a certificate of completion.  A grade of "C" or better must be obtained in each course. Courses carry Continuing Education Units (CEU) and hold no academic unit value and cannot be counted towards a degree unless a university or university department agrees.

HRMX 8041 Managing Human Resources (3 CEU)

This practical, interactive class is designed to give a basic, realistic view of human resource (HR) management. Students will gain knowledge and classroom experience in Federal labor law, State labor law, legal reporting/compliance basics, job analysis, design, descriptions and specifications, recruiting channels, planning, tracking, basic interviewing, assessments, selection, tracking/analysis, and legal compliance. Students will gain knowledge in performance appraisal, promotions, compensation and benefits, employee relations, legal issues, developing and administering a compensation plan, documentation, benefits plan types, legislation (FMLA, COBRA-ERISA), employee health and welfare programs, termination and rehires, references for former employees, sexual harassment policy and procedures, violence in the workplace, strategic HR planning, succession planning, training, needs assessment, training administration, training evaluation, employee development vs. training, career development, mentoring programs, labor relations, collective bargaining, and grievance management.

HRMX 8042 California Labor Laws and Regulations (3 CEU)

Review of the entire CA Chamber of Commerce, Labor Law Digest Contemporary issues in State and Federal labor law, legal documentation, checklists, and forms. CA-specific regulations regarding wage and hour, leaves of absences, discrimination, and hiring and discipline will be examined in depth.

Typical costs are as follows:

• Instruction = $1,700 (2 courses at $850 per course)
• Books = $300
• Miscellaneous supplies = $100

Approximate total cost of program: $2,100

Payment Options

There are two payment options for your convenience:

1. Pay the full course fee amount at the time of registration.
2. Sign up for the Tuition Payment Plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your classes over a longer period of time.

Note: Program is not eligible for FAFSA-based financial aid.

Payment Options

There are two payment options for your convenience:

1. Pay the full course fee amount at the time of registration.
2. Sign up for the Tuition Payment Plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your classes over a longer period of time.

Note: Program is not eligible for FAFSA-based financial aid.

Tuition Payment Plan