Our HR certificate program curriculum
Want to gain career-relevant skills? Our HR certificate program curriculum is designed by human resource experts to be instantly applicable to real-world HR scenarios. Building on a core course that covers the fundamentals, you will choose electives that fit your goals—from Labor Relations to Organizational Behavior—and specialize your skill set to stand out in a competitive field.
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Course electives
M03 - Organizational Behavior
This course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to explore the behavior of individuals, groups, and organizations within today's dynamic work environment. Specific topics include communication, motivation, leadership, power structure, diversity and organizational culture.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Describe the discipline of organizational behavior.
Explain the impact that behavior, values, and decision making have on an organization.
Describe how an individual's motivation, emotions, and moods can impact an organization.
Discuss ways to improve group communication and team performance.
Discuss how leadership, power, and conflict can shape an organization.
Analyze the impact that organizational structure and culture can have on an organization.
Describe the role and function of human resources in an organization.
Explain theories and methods to manage change and stress.
Assess the impact in the workplace of globalization, cultural differences, workforce diversity, and ethics and identify strategies for enhancing individual and organizational performance.
Credit Hours: 3
R05 - Labor Relations
This course examines labor relations between management and workers. The course explores wages and other job concerns, union formation, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, and the use of arbitration to resolve labor disputes. The course concludes with a look at the ways in which globalization has impacted labor relations in the United States.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Describe the development of formal labor organizations.
Distinguish between private and public sector employees.
Describe the risks unions and companies face when labor disputes arise.
Describe wage and salary issues confronting unions and management.
Describe major federal and state legislation relating to employee benefits and job security.
Describe protected and unprotected union activities.
Discuss the pros and cons of arbitration.
Define globalization in terms of the employee-employer relationship.
Credit Hours: 3
The Human Resources Management program is designed to prepare you to begin or advance a career in human resources management by establishing a fundamental knowledge base and offering applicable skills and best practices derived from a variety of real-world HR scenarios.
After completing the Human Resources Management program, you’ll be able to do the following:
Describe the role played by HR in personnel planning, recruiting, and creating job requirements.
Apply performance appraisal criteria for multiple positions in an organization.
Evaluate social groups, systems of social stratification, and the exercise of power and leadership in different cultures.
Explain methods for handling legal issues in the workplace.
Discuss current challenges HR professionals face in terms of personnel planning, recruiting, and creating job requirements.
Identify deficits in employee training and development programs.
Summarize the risks that unions and companies face when labor disputes arise.
Stand out from the crowd
Our human resources online classes may be the first step toward your professionals goals. But that doesn’t mean they’re the only step. As an Ashworth College student, you will also have full access to our exclusive Career Tools. That includes personalized career guidance, resume writing sessions, and even one-on-one interview coaching with our expert advisors. With The Ashworth College Central Network, you will also have the opportunity to build your personal brand and enhance your job search using the latest digital platforms.
Start your career building today
The Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is more than just a semester toward the next degree level, it's your launch pad for career growth. Make every lesson count by taking advantage of the career services provided by the Ashworth College Central Network. From the moment you enroll, you gain access to a complete toolkit of resume and letter templates so you can pitch your new job skills before your coursework is done. After you graduate, feel free to revisit your account any time. Learn more on the Career Services page.
