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Microcredential in

Human Resource Development

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Delivery
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2 Semesters
Estimated Time To Complete
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What you'll learn

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.

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Skills covered

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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.

Faculty

Andrea Nikischer
Chair and Associate Professor
Angela Thering
Lecturer


 

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