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Certificate Program in Human Resource Development and Management
To better serve professionals in the expanding field of human resource development and management, UC Davis Extension has recently updated and revised our Certificate Program in Human Resource Development and Management. All students take the same core group of required courses, then you choose electives from five different areas of concentration. You can gain a broad range of knowledge by taking the generalist electives in the program or focus on your particular area of interest by choosing one of the other elective areas of concentration: Employee Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, Training Design and Organizational Development, or Workers' Compensation.
Human resource management has evolved into a wide range of complex responsibilities and strategic activities central to achieving a successful organizational climate and culture. UC Davis Extension's program is highly regarded by local employers for its real-world focus, immediate applicability and up-to-date information. We have assisted hundreds of professionals achieve their goals by helping them acquire new skills and knowledge about the most current developments and best practices in human resource.
How you benefit
- Expand your role and leadership opportunities within your organization.
- Discover techniques to build effective teams and empower individuals within your organization.
- Develop and monitor human resource regulations that address new developments in employment law.
- Become a management resource for questions about organizational development, policies and budget.
- Specialize in an area of particular interest and importance to you and your organization.
Who should attend
Human resource and administrative professionals new to the field, mid-career managers desiring to broaden their scope of expertise, and experienced professionals interested in learning the most current best practices within the field of human resources benefit.
Certificate Requirements
Courses may be taken individually or as part of the certificate program. Participants are awarded a Certificate in Human Resource Development and Management upon the successful completion of 19 units (10 required, 9 elective) and submission of the application form and fee. Courses are typically offered in the evenings, to better serve the needs of working professionals. It is possible to complete this program in a year or less. Please call (530) 757-8895 for more information.
Tuition for the entire certificate program is $4,150-$4,500, depending on when you enroll. The certificate application fee ($45), textbooks and parking are not included in the tuition fee.
- 4 required courses (10 units)
- 3 elective courses (9 units)
Certification
The Certificate Program in Human Resource Development and Management is approved for 190 credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
Specialized Studies Program
The concentrated areas of study (options) can also be taken individually as Specialized Studies Programs. These 3-course programs are designed for those who already have an understanding of the principles and practicum of human resources but who want a highly-focused sequence of study.
- Employee Compensation and Benefits
- Employee Relations
- Training Design and Organizational Development
- Workers' Compensation
View course schedules and enrollment information
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| REQUIRED COURSES (10 UNITS) |
Principles of Human Resource Management | 3 | 
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| Employment Law and Legislation | 3 |
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| Organizational Development | 3 |
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| Ethics for Human Resources Professionals | 1 |
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| ELECTIVE COURSES (please choose an area of concentration) |
Generalist (9 units) Choose any three of the following courses. | |||||
| Employee Recruitment and Selection | 3 |
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| SPHR/PHR Certification: Preparation Course | 3 |
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| Employee Compensation and Benefits (9 units) | ||||||
| Introduction to Employee Benefits | 3 |
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| Advanced Employee Benefits | 3 |
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| Compensation Management | 3 |
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| Employee Relations (9 units) | ||||||
| Introduction to Labor-Management Relations | 3 |
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| Effective Negotiation Strategies | 3 |
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| Effective Performance Management | 3 |
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| Training Design and Organizational Development (9 units) | ||||||
| Communication and Team Dynamics for Professionals | 3 |
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| The Human Resources Professional as Change Agent | 3 |
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| Training Design and Delivery | 3 |
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| Workers' Compensation (9 units) | ||||||
| Overview of California Workers' Compensation | 3 |
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| Managing Disability Programs in the Workplace | 3 |
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| Workers' Compensation Claims Procedures | 3 |
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Required Courses
Principles of Human Resource Management
3 quarter units academic credit, X400.1. 30 HRCI Hours.
Join other human resource professionals for an in-depth look at the strategic contribution of human resource management to the total business enterprise. Learn essential strategies to combine human resource theory with practice.
Focus on department design and staffing as well as the human resource manager's role in motivation, morale and influencing organizational productivity. Explore ways to plan for and meet staffing needs, examine compensation and benefit practices and trends, and discuss the effects of legislation, professional standards and a union environment on the operation of the human resources function.
Employment Law and Legislation
3 quarter units academic credit, X422.2. 30 HRCI Hours, 30 MCLE Hours.
Learn the historical development of the dual doctrines of labor-management relations (collectively bargained terms and conditions of employment) and social legislation (legal protections in the workplace, such legislation often being sponsored by labor organizations). Topics covered include:
- federal and state wage and hour laws
- analyzing their application in the public and private sectors
- the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- the California Family Rights Act
- the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Title VII and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act
You will also study policies for workplace violence, employee privacy and the interface of workers' compensation remedies with FMLA and the ADA.
Organizational Development
3 quarter units academic credit, X424.1. 30 HRCI Hours.
Change-management, problem-solving and systematic planning can increase individual, departmental and organizational effectiveness. Learn the elements of a successful organizational development program, including a variety of strategies for intervention grounded in modern management and behavioral science.
Discuss the history and development of organizational development, including its underlying assumptions, values, theories, concepts and ethical considerations. Discover ways to improve organizational communications while utilizing and developing human resources, and gain skills in customer relations, group effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Ethics for Human Resources Professionals
1 quarter units academic credit, X424.34. 10 HRCI Hours.
Heighten your awareness and understanding of ethical issues to better advise others, as well as when making choices for yourself. Human resource professionals often face tough ethical challenges. Learn when and where ethical issues are most likely to surface and how to maintain, and help others maintain, integrity. Gain an understanding of the impact of cultural and organizational pressures to conform. Explore the Six Pillars of Characters and Seven-Step Path to Better Decisions identified by ethicist Michael Josephson.
Examine ethical decisions-making models to better develop solutions and evaluate your course of action. Business experience and case studies create the basis for this interactive course.
Employee Recruitment and Selection
3 quarter units academic credit, X402.2. 27 MCLE CEUs, 30 HRCI CEUs.
Organizational effectiveness is directly related to the caliber of an organization's employees. Poor hiring decisions result in costly and time-consuming problems related to performance management, employee relations and productivity issues.
Meet the challenges of hiring appropriate individuals with relevant backgrounds and experience by developing strategies and practices for locating, recruiting, retaining and developing employees for your organization. Topics include:
- job analysis
- behavioral interviewing
- candidate assessment
- background investigations
- legislative compliance
- equal employment opportunity
- Affirmative Action requirements
SPHR/PHR Certification: Preparation Course
3 quarter units academic credit, X424.33.
Prepare for Human Resource Certification
If you’ve been planning to earn your Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation, now is the time to enroll in this updated and expanded Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning System.
Many human resource professionals find they have a professional edge after passing the national Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources certification exams offered by the Human Resource Certification Institute. Prepare yourself for the exam as you examine strategic management practices, workforce planning and employment, total rewards, compensation and benefits, human resource development, employee and labor relations, and occupational health, safety, security and risk management.
Learn more about our SPHR/PHR Certification: Preparation Course.
For more information about certification, or recertification, please visit the HRCI Web site at www.hrci.org.
All courses are in classroom format.
For More Information
Download a Human Resource Development and Management Certificate Program brochure for a list of current quarter courses and enrollment information. 
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UC Davis Extension is a Human Resource Certification Institute-approved provider of HR educational programs.
testimonials
"The opportunity to learn from experts in the field and to network with other human resources managers has been extremely beneficial and has enhanced my effectiveness in my job. The experiences from this program have been very rewarding."
Melissa Goldberg, manager, Human Resources and Management Services, Cowell Student Health Center, UC Davis
"This Human Resource Development and Management Certificate Program provided information that was directly and immediately applicable to my job. Joining with highly qualified staff and fellow professionals in a learning atmosphere allows for productive sharing of ideas and solutions to everyday human resource challenges."
Lorraine Coneby, HR manager, Ameriwest Financial
"After completing the Human Resources Development and Business Administration Certificate Programs, I thoroughly understand the infrastructure of an organization. Now I am able to contribute to strategic planning on a more advanced level and feel like an integral part of my organization."
Linda Deanovic, research associate, University of California, Davis
