Program Overview
The constant shifts and unforeseen changes facing the business world today bring waves of challenges to the workplace. In the face of such challenges, businesses rely on the most valuable asset they have: People. When the right employee talent can give any business a competitive edge in today’s globally connected economy, HR professionals need the tools, strategies and practices to build a winning team, drive business results and achieve objectives.
The School of Business offers this highly interactive program for HR junior practitioners to gain a robust foundation of the key principles of HR, its positive impact on an organization’s business strategy, and how it should act as the virtuous compass to any organization. Participants will explore organizations’ “DNA” and understand the role of HR in attracting, selecting, training, assessing, and rewarding employees. The program offers an active learning experience that identifies key challenges in different HR functions and helps guide participants in applying new trends to resolve them through case studies and best practices.
The Human Capital Professional Certificate consists of four core courses and one Business Acumen course. Participants are required to complete all five courses to earn the certificate.