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From Hiring to Inspiring – Master the HR Skillset
With a Human Resource Management Certificate from CSU Bakersfield, you’ll become an invaluable liaison between company and coworker. Our program is made up of two courses that will give you the practical, hands-on development needed to power yourself and your organization to further success.
Identify ways to save your organization money by learning how to minimize potential liabilities in the areas of hiring, terminations, workers’ compensation, and sexual harassment. You’ll also learn the best practices in performance appraisals, better hiring techniques, planning benefit packages, and maintaining a safe work environment, which will help you recruit and retain a workforce that will be a force to reckon with.
At A Glance
Credits
6 CEUsCost
$850 per courseModality
100% onlineNext Application Deadline
Spring 2026: January 9, 2026Enrollment Requirements
Unlock your potential with our open-enrollment program — no admissions requirements and no barriers to getting started. While you’ll still complete an application, everyone is welcome, whether you’re beginning a new path or building on existing skills. Take the next step and discover where your potential can lead!
Program Outline and Requirements
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.
Courses must be taken in sequence. HRMX 8041 is offered in the Fall Semester, HRMX 8042 is offered during the Spring Semester. Students with demonstrated HR experience may be eligible to take HRMX 8042 without first completing HRMX 8041. Both courses are required to receive a certificate.
Tuition and Fees
The following are estimated costs for the Human Resource Management Certificate Program.
Typical costs are as follows:
(2 courses at $850 per course)
CSUB Extended Education makes every effort to keep student costs low; however, all listed fees are estimates and may be increased or modified — including after initial payment — in accordance with approval processes and the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Education Code §§66028–66028.6).
Note: Program is not eligible for FAFSA-based financial aid.
Payment Options
There are two payment options for your convenience:
- Pay the full course fee amount at the time of registration.
- 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.
How to Apply
To apply to the Human Resource Management Certificate program at CSU Bakersfield, complete the following:
Application Deadlines
We offer start dates for two terms throughout the year. Please see the deadlines below for each term.
