Help Organizations Build Stronger Workforces
From small businesses to international enterprises, companies rely on well-run and expertly staffed human resources teams to keep their workforces operating smoothly. By earning an online Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management at DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, you’ll learn the basic theory and practice behind HR business management techniques, including training, employment law and strategic staffing.
Get to Know Our Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Our online Graduate Certificate in Human Resources management can help you enhance your abilities in key areas such as team building, employment law, human capital management and managing human dynamics. Our experienced faculty can help you master the theory and practice behind business management techniques so you can pursue your personal and professional goals.
While the Human Resources Management Certificate can be earned as a standalone credential, you can also transfer some of your credits towards our master’s degree programs.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management in as little as 1 year*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management covers the following:
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Performance MeasurementCreate metrics to analyze organizational performance and inform improvement initiatives and strategically design objectives resulting in the efficient use of technology, human capital, organizational culture, leadership, workforce planning and talent management.
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Strategic HR ManagementSynthesize the role of HR management and contribute to the progression and achievement of an organization’s strategic plan through partnership.
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Human Resources LeadershipAnalyze and demonstrate an ability to implement and oversee middle to senior level Human Resource Management (HRM) functions, including change management, employment regulatory concerns and employee legal matters.
At Keller, our programs are stackable, which can be of significant value to you. With a graduate certificate, you can earn a valuable credential with less time and tuition – and credits apply directly to your master’s degree1. This stackable model allows you to choose the building-blocks you need to fit your career and earn two credentials in one.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with our Human Resource Management certificate may consider careers such as:
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Benefits Coordinator
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Human Resources Generalist (HR Generalist)
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Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant)
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Workforce Services Representative (WSR)
Program Courses
Specialization Coursework
ACCT500 | Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics |
HRM530 | Human Resource and Technology |
HRM587 | Managing Organizational Change |
HRM591 | Strategic Human Resource Management |
HRM593 | Employment Law |
MGMT591 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior |

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