Expand Your Human Resources Expertise

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources delves into topics such as career management, conflict and negotiation, labor relations and collective bargaining, and talent management. Available to graduate-level students, this five-course certificate is a great way to boost your skills, knowledge, and overall HR career. Certificate-only students are not eligible for financial aid. 

  • Students pursuing any of these three degrees — MS in Human Resources, MA in Organizational Leadership, or MA in Healthcare Administration — may apply the 15 credits in this certificate to their master's degree requirements.
  • Update and enhance your HR and training-related skills.
  • Start with three foundation courses and then select two electives to align with your career goals. 

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15 Credits
$730/Credit
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Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)

Career Outlook for Certificate in Human Resources

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The pathway information provided through this website is based partly on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data licensed by the University of Massachusetts Global from Lightcast. While the University of Massachusetts Global believes this data to be reliable, some of the data is based on estimates made by Lightcast when actual data is unavailable. Those estimates and the corresponding data may need to be corrected.

  1. Change in employment projections 2022 - 2032
  2. Based on BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and updated quarterly
  3. The University of Massachusetts Global does not guarantee a job to graduates upon completion of any program

Courses You Might Take

HRCU 600

Human Resource Foundations

3 Credits
HRCU 605

Talent Management

3 Credits
HRCU 607

Total Rewards

3 Credits
HRCU 630

Conflict and Negotiation

3 Credits
HRCU 622

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

3 Credits
BUSU 510

Career Development & Management

3 Credits

What it’s like going to UMass Global?

Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed—no penalty. Courses include online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

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Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed—no penalty. Courses include online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

Woman shaking hands with man

Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Our Faculty

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Laura Galloway
Dr. Laura Galloway, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Human Resources
Dr. Laura Galloway PhD
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Dr. Dania Baba, PhD
Assistant Professor of Healthcare and Business Administration
Dr. Dania Baba PhD

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this graduate certificate must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

  • Completed application
  • 2.75 grade point average (GPA)
  • Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted

WASC Senior College and University Commission

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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My supervisor referred me to take a prep course at the university...The course was very well laid out with the topics and also examples that the instructor shared from his experience. I would definitely recommend this course to anybody interested in prepping for their HR Certification.

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