Human Resource Management
Certificate Program

Human Resource Management

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certificate Description

Source, develop, and lead a diverse workforce

Impact your organization's overall success

In today’s ultra-competitive economy, you need to know how to recruit and retain top employees, particularly those from underrepresented groups. You need to communicate powerfully, maximize the impact of total rewards programs, and understand how technology and people analytics are changing human resources management.

In each UCSC Silicon Valley Extension course, you will update your skills to effectively source, onboard, engage, develop, and support employees in any field. Learn systems and processes to align with business objectives, develop effective leaders, and create work environments that enhance productivity.

Select electives from four specialties
  • Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Relations
  • HR Business Partners/Generalist

Human Resource Management certificate program objectives

  • Design, assess, and evaluate employee benefits programs
  • Recruit talent and plan a strategic workforce
  • Train, facilitate, and design instruction for employees
  • Evaluate performance management approaches and techniques
  • Navigate organizational development, design, and change management to assure high employee engagement and productivity

   
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We are an Approved Educator

• HR Certification Institute

The official seal of the HR Certification Institute® confirms that the following UCSC Silicon Valley Extension courses meet the criteria for pre-approved recertification credits for HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.*

*The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

• Society for Human Resource Management

UCSC Silicon Valley Extension is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer professional development credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

                 

   

Mastering the Shift: The soft skills you need for your career

You’ve completed your studies. Now what? Hear about what's holding you back and the soft skills you need to transition from classroom to career in this discussion among UCSC Silicon Valley Extension instructors and alumni. (April 19, 2022)

Program Overview

Estimated Cost: $6,285–$7,500 + est. course materials: $800 (You pay only for courses you enroll in.) | International Tuition Cost
Program Requirements: 9-11 courses (minimum 15 quarter units). Take 8 required courses (13.5 quarter units) and 1-3 elective courses (minimum 1.5 quarter units). End with the certificate review.
Minimum Hours of Instruction: Minimum 150 hours of instruction.
Estimated Duration: A full-time student can complete the certificate in 9–12 months.
Modality: You can complete this program fully online, in person, or choose a mix of course formats.
Special Programs: This program is approved for workforce and international students.
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Courses


1. Required Course(s):

Quarter Units: 2.0
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01-09-2025 to 02-20-2025
$700.00
HRMT.X407.(25)
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Quarter Units: 2.0
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Quarter Units: 1.5
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10-24-2024 to 11-21-2024
$700.00
HRMT.X414.(18)
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Quarter Units: 1.0
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01-06-2025 to 02-03-2025
$600.00
BUSM.X403.(30)
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Quarter Units: 1.5
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01-08-2025 to 02-05-2025
$650.00
HRMT.X400.(25)
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11-02-2024 to 11-16-2024
$750.00
HRMT.X405.(15)

01-11-2025 to 01-25-2025
$750.00
HRMT.X405.(16)
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Quarter Units: 1.5
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10-08-2024 to 11-12-2024
$750.00
HRMT.X409.(23)
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02-15-2025 to 03-08-2025
$710.00
HRMT.X401.(28)
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2. Electives: Recruiting and Staffing

Quarter Units: 2.0
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3. Electives: Leadership Development

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01-07-2025 to 02-25-2025
$700.00
BUSM.X404.(15)
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Quarter Units: 2.0
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Quarter Units: 1.0
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03-10-2025 to 03-24-2025
$600.00
HRMT.X412.(15)
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Quarter Units: 1.5
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11-04-2024 to 12-09-2024
$675.00
HRMT.X418.(8)
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4. Electives: Employee Relations

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5. Electives: HR Business Partners/General

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7: Also of Interest: Provided in partnership with Ziplines. It does not apply towards the Human Resource Management Certificate.

Quarter Units: 8.0 CEUs
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Meet Our Instructors

Craig A Harrison
Professional Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Coach, Expressions of Excellence
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Employment and Labor Lawyer/ Founder, Mouser Law Firm
Dianne V Conry
Consultant, Kranz & Associates | Program Chair
Jill A Hosmer-Jolley
MBA Faculty: Human Capital, DEI, ESG, CSR, HR, OB, Service Learning; & more
Judy A Lacroix
Talent Management & Development | Leadership & Organization Development
Julius   F Schillinger
Senior Advisor to CEO, Kyo
Kris Hamner
Chief People Officer | CHRO | Consultant
Leon J Bezdikian
Vice President / Consultant - Human Resources
Linda S Gunther
HR Consultant/ Author/ Instructor
Marco F Rosa
HR Exec Consultant & Coach | Search Consultant
Michelle Deneau
Senior Director of People Experience and Analytics, Cloudflare
Philip H Ziman
Program Chair & Instructor | President, Zi-Tech Professional Services
Stephanie Evans-Wemusa
Ombud, DEI & Belonging, Menlo College
Teresa R. Chapman
Chief People Officer, Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Tram Nguyen
Organizational Learning & Leadership Development Consultant
Yvette Durazo
Principal Consultant, Unitive Consulting

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Professional Development

HR Certification Institute-Approved

HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that UCSC Silicon Valley Extension meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

SHRM Recertification General Provider

As a SHRM Recertification General Provider, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension is able to award SHRM professional development credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (TM) (the SHRM BoCK). Each course is valid for a designated number of PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Licensure and Certification Policy

Certification is optional to practice in this field. Please see our Licensure and Certification Policy to learn more.

Requisite Knowledge

Please review the course descriptions to ensure that you have taken necessary prerequisites or meet the requirements through job experience or previous education.

Advisory Board

Philip Ziman, Instructor & Chair, Human Resource Management

Certificate Program Chair

PHILIP ZIMAN, MBA, enjoyed a 30-year human resources career in global high tech. He most recently held the position of vice president of Global Human Resources at Nanometrics. Previous senior-level HR positions include working at Bazaarvoice, Taleo, and Cypress Semiconductor. Read his full bio.

Certificate Program Advisory Committee

GINA AYLLON, SHRM SCP, CAE
Executive Director, Society for Human Resource Management SHRM-Northern California

GWEN CARSCADDEN, M.A.
Chief Human Resources Officer, RAPT Therapeutics

J.C. HERRERA, B.S.
Chief Human Resources Officer, CrowdStrike

KAT HSUEH, B.S., HRM Certificate
Director, Talent and Technology, ROI Communication

ERIC INGRAM, M.A.
Chief Human Resources Officer, The Wine Group

DAVID SWANSON, M.A., SHRM-SCP
State Director, California State Council of SHRM | Human Resource Management Consultant, Author | Former Program Chair and Instructor, Human Resource Management Program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

PHILIP ZIMAN, M.B.A.
President, Zi-Tech Professional Services
Chair and Instructor, Human Resource Management Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

SAHAR ZANDI, M.S.
Senior Director, Human Resources, Karius
President, Bay Area Human Resource Executives Council (BAHREC)

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Grade Requirements

Please note that only letter grades of C or higher may be applied to a certificate, and in some programs, students may have more stringent requirements. Students in most employer- and government-sponsored payment programs, such as workforce development, as well as international students on F-1 visas, need to maintain a B average to meet their requirements. Personal Financial Planning students have additional grade requirements for individual courses to attain a certificate.

See Grading and Credits Policy for further information.