About the Human Resource Management Program
Established in 1987, UCSD Extended Studies' Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management is one of the first certificates offered at Extended Studies.
The Certificate has helped hundreds of individuals expand their knowledge of HR management to enter or progress in the field.
Courses are tailored to provide students with the background and techniques to become responsible and effective professionals. Taught by qualified practitioners, courses feature practical applications, underlying rationale, and current issues, which can be utilized immediately in the work environment.
The Fall Quarter is now in session, enrollment for the Winter Quarter starting on January 6th, 2025 is now open.
INFO SESSION: Register for free for our online HR Management Info Session. Once registered, you will be able to log into Canvas to watch the recording of our last info session, as well as find useful information and resources about the program, including a $60 discount code.
For more information, contact the Program Manager at HRPrograms@ucsd.edu. We cannot wait to hear from you!
Certificate Benefits
- Increase your ability to make a career transition into HR
- Learn practical applications and underlying rationale of today's HR practices from qualified practitioners and subject-matter-experts
- Gain SHRM and HRCI recertification credits by attending single courses.
- Network with other professionals in the program
- Complement your college degree with career-oriented education
- Facilitate promotions or career changes
- Build and enhance your HR toolkit through online courses
- Improve your image and marketability
- Increase your personal development
Occupational Outlook
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. As new companies form and organizations expand their operations, they will need human resources managers to administer and monitor their programs and to ensure that firms adhere to changing employment laws.
Human Resource Management
Info Session
Free, Online
Required Prerequisite
Complete the following course prior to taking other required courses
Required Courses
Complete all 6 courses, in any order
Capstone
Required; Choose one to complete last
Other HR courses of interest
Non required for the certificate
HR Community Events
Vicki L. Krantz Memorial Human Resources Scholarship
*Scholarship temporarily on hold*
Scholarship aimed at supporting individuals at a career crossroads who have demonstrated a life-long passion for learning, hard work, and giving back to the community, but who due to unforeseen circumstances may need financial assistance to retool their skills to gainfully support themselves. The scholarship was created to honor the memory of our beloved friend, colleague, and mentor, Vicki L. Krantz.
This scholarship covers the cost of the Human Resource Management Certificate Program tuition and books.
To apply for the scholarship please submit the following to HRPrograms@ucsd.edu:
Resume (pdf format)
Statement (up to 500 words, in a pdf format) describing actions taken over the years that demonstrate your life-time commitment to learning, why you wish to pursue a career in HR and what you want to achieve, clarification of your personal need for the scholarship assistance, and compelling reasons why you should be the scholarship recipient.
To know more all our Financial Resources available please click HERE.
Career Services
- 1:1 virtual or in person Career Coaching - Graduates can schedule an appointment with our Career coach to get advice on resume building, applications, negotiation, interviewing, leveraging LinkedIn, etc. Please send an email to careeradvising@ucsd.edu.
- Professional Associations - Professional associations offer a terrific opportunity for career education, professional development and networking. UCSD Extended Studies is a proud sponsor of San Diego SHRM and San Diego HR Forum.
- Connect with Alumni and Instructors from UCSD Extended Studies HR Management Certificate by joining our private group on LinkedIn.
- The Career Channel - Brought to you by UCTV and UC San Diego Extended Studies, the Career Channel provides information, tools and experts to help those in career transition identify emerging areas of opportunity and develop plans for reskilling.
- San Diego Workforce Partnership - Get help with your career research to find the priority sectors and priority jobs. The San Diego Workforce Partnership looks at all occupations in San Diego County to determine which pay best, have the most openings and are growing quickly. Find out more at SDWP - My Next Move.
- UCSD Extended Studies Career Hub.
Conditions for Admission
UC San Diego Extended Studies programs are designed to best serve college-prepared working professionals. Although programs are open to all adult learners, where program capacity is limited, applicants with this profile will receive preference for admission. Complete the application and pay application fee.
Transfer to Online MBA Program
Students who complete UC San Diego Extended Studies Human Resource Management Certificate are eligible to receive a 9-semester credit block applied towards Antioch University's online Master of Business Administration Program; or a 9-semester credit block applied towards Antioch University's online Master of Human Services Administration electives or a 9-semester credit block applied towards Antioch University's online Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management (6 credits for electives and 3 credits for MNM 5210 Development and Fundraising).