The online Human Resource Management Certificate program is designed for individuals who are new to the HR field or aspiring to move into human resources as a career. It provides the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and real-world experience needed to navigate common HR challenges with confidence.
In this four-course live-online instructor-led certificate program, participants gain hands-on practice applying core HR concepts, building skills and competencies across all major areas of human resource management. The curriculum covers essential HR functions, including recruiting, compensation and benefits, employee relations, policy and procedure development, handbook creation, management control systems, and effective communication, helping participants develop a well-rounded skill set that supports success in any HR environment.
The program also serves as an excellent refresher for current HR practitioners looking to strengthen or update their capabilities in a supportive learning environment.
Whether you are beginning your HR journey or seeking to advance within the field, this program provides a strong, practical foundation for effective human resources management.
CSUDH is a SHRM Recertification Provider...
logo is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. This program is valid for 45 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, visit .The program also provides 45 recertification credits toward PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) re-certification.
Topics covered include compensation, benefits, communication dynamics, establishing human resource systems, and labor and employment law.
What You Will Learn
How to develop and administer practical HR systems
How to measure and benchmark HR success
How to avoid costly mistakes when hiring and dealing with HR issues
How to develop strategies for reducing corporate risk and liability through effective HR practices
Who Should Attend
Human Resource specialists who need to expand their knowledge and expertise in all aspects of human resources management
Those who have work experience with HR duties but do not have direct work experience with HR principles and practices
Those considering entering the field of Human Resource Management
Business owners and executives
PHRs and SPHRs, SHRM-CPs, and SHRM-SCPs who need to meet recertification requirements
Business attorneys
Business consultants
MBA students
Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to all students interested in entering or learning more about the Human Resource field.
Special Features
All classes are scheduled in the evenings to meet the needs of working adults. Courses are offered for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Nationally recognized standards govern attendance requirements to earn CEU credit. A permanent record of attendance is established and students may obtain a copy of their transcripts online or by calling the Cashier's Office at 310-243-3821.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of four required courses. Students may attend classes in any order and can take individual classes if they do not desire a certificate. Courses can be completed in as little as one term.
James Vigneau is an excellent instructor! I thoroughly enjoyed his classes. Not only does he teach; he gives you the history behind a statute or law that was passed, and why! —Lallan Smith, Fall 2023
Total Program Cost
Program Cost:$1,240
Books: $0 - materials included
Parking: $0 (online program)
Location
All classes are heldlive online. Human Resource Management classes are convenient for people living and working in or near Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood and other parts of the South Bay and Southern California.On-site instruction is also available.
James D. Vigneau, SPHR, SHRM-SCP HR Consultant and Director of HR and Administration for Peppermint Ridge
Jeanie Talbot, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP Principal Consultant of Talbot HR Solutions, with over 20 years of human resource consulting/training experience, including 18 years with CSUDH.
Genoveva "Gen" Perez HR Director, Ace Clearwater
Linda Nespole Executive Level Human Resources Leader with more than 20 yrs of progressively responsible success.
Financial Assistance: WIOA Funding
Out of work and need training?
This program is approved for funding through the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. Visit our WIOA Assistance Steps and the for more information.
Digital & Print Certificate Request
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the required courses.
Note: Once you have completed all the required courses, you may request your certificate via our online application. The processing time is approximately 6-8 weeks from the time of submission, and includes both a digital certificate link and a printed physical certificate.
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CCPE Registration & Additional Information
The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins (or as indicated on the schedule); course schedules are updated daily.
If a course in which you are interested is no longer displaying in the course schedule, please be aware that its registration deadline may have already passed, or the course may have already reached capacity. Review the schedule for alternate dates, or sign up for Program Updates to be notified of upcoming classes.
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New CCPE Students
If you are a new to CSUDH and have never taken a course through CSUDH Continuing Education, simply select the course you want to take, click on the Cart icon to register, input your personal information, and pay for your class(es).
Current CCPE Students
If you are an existingCSUDH Continuing Education student who has been active in the past 6 months,you will use your regular CSUDH login information.
If you are an existingCSUDH Continuing Education student who has been active within the past 2 years, but who has not been active in the past 6 months, you will need to reset your password by visiting.
All Other CCPE Students
If you are a past CSUDH Continuing Education student who has NOT been active within the past 2 years,please register for your first (returning) course as though you are new student.
If you are an existing CSUDH Continuing Education student who has forgotten your username, student ID number, and/or Toromail address, please call the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during Office Hours to retrieve this information.
⚠ Current Admitted CSUDH (Non-Continuing Ed) Students
If you are a currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate CSUDH student who wishes to take a CSUDH Continuing Education course for the first time, please call our CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during Office Hours to get registered.
Please note that CCPE courses cannot be registered through MyCSUDH.
When you're ready to register, select the "Add" button to the left of your desired course(s), and then select the "Cart" to begin the Checkout process.
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