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Human Resource Management

Professional Certificate

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! 

Online, Live Online
Course formats can be mixed to complete certificate.
12-24 Months
Varies by student and courses taken per quarter.
$4,540
Scroll down for scholarship and financial assistance information.

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

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
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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.

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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).

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FAQs

To earn the Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management, you must successfully complete 8 courses. If you took one class every quarter consecutively, then it would take you 8 quarters (or 24 months) to complete the certificate. On the other hand, many students take more than one course per quarter, and complete the program sooner than the usual 24 months. Keep in mind that students have up to five years to complete all certificate requirements.
Yes, all certificate student must successfully the complete prerequisite course, Managing HR: An Overview, prior to enrolling in the other required courses. You may not take this course concurrently with another advanced HR course.
After you’ve completed the prerequisite course, you may take more than one course at a time if your schedule permits it. You may even take online courses and in-class courses concurrently if you wish.
The online courses are asynchronous: they have a start and end date but all the lessons are uploaded on Canvas, our online learning management system, so you can learn at your own pace. However, please be aware that you may have weekly assignments, quizzes, or tests that are due on specific dates.
While our program does not directly lead to earning an HR certification, such as PHR , SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP, this program can help you prepare for the certification exam by building on the foundations of HR. For more information about HR certification testing and eligibility requirements, visit HCRI or SHRM.
Yes, you may take any course in this program without registering for the certificate, provided you have fulfilled any and all prerequisites for the course.
If you have taken a course from an accredited university in the last five years that covers the learning objectives of a program course, you may be able to transfer your previous coursework to Extension. Please contact the Program Manager at HRPrograms@ucsd.edu for more information.
Please contact us at HRPrograms@ucsd.edu 

Advisory Board

Danielle Bell-Ellison, PHR-CA, SHRM-CP

Bachem

Andy Covell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Director of Human Resources
Garden Communities

Michelle Dietrich, PHR, SHRM-CP, IPMA-CP

County of San Diego

Judith Enns, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President
HR Division, Eastridge Workforce Solutions

Paul Falcone

Principal
HR Strategies and Solutions

Julie Fletcher, MS

Chief Talent Officer
AMN Healthcare

Kurt Gering, SPHR

Director of Talent Culture and Capability
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Evelyn Hidalgo, MA

Associate Dean, Academic and Staff Administration
University of California, San Diego

Bill McClelland

Vice President of Human Resources
Qualcomm

Steve Potter, MS

Global Head of Human Resources
Tapestry Solutions

Cl�udia Schwartz, MSW, SPHR

Principal Consultant
HR Results

John Skrentny, Ph.D.

Professor, Sociology
UC San Diego

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