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Human resources professionals play a critical role in shaping workplace dynamics and fostering employee growth. Job opportunities for human resources specialists are expected to grow by 8 percent from 2021 to 2031 (U.S. Bureau of Labor), faster than the average projected growth for all occupations. Whether you are an HR expert looking to refine your skills or someone aspiring to enter the field, this microcredential offers a comprehensive overview of human resource development, along with practical career-oriented training. You will gain insights into how human resource professionals impact the success of organizations by aligning individual employees' personal development goals with broader organizational objectives, creating competency-focused programs, implementing organizational design interventions, and developing professional growth strategies. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for advanced study at the graduate level and provides specialized skills for current professionals in the field seeking to advance. This microcredential can also provide an entry point into the human resources field, readying you to immediately apply for HR Associate positions.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
Inaugural recipient of the Business Council of NYS Workforce Innovation Award