Certificate Program in Human Resource Development and Management

“Keeping up on trends and developments in the personnel field should be chief [topmost]…whether a firm is thriving or struggling.”
—Thomas Makris, SPHR, and former president of the Northern California Human Resources Association

To better serve professionals in the expanding field of human resource development and management, UC Davis Extension’s Certificate Program in Human Resource Development and Management gives you the flexibility to choose from five different areas of concentration. All students take the same core group of required courses, then you choose the electives that work best for you. You can gain a broad range of knowledge by taking the generalist electives in the program or focus on your particular area of interest by choosing one of the other elective areas of concentration: Employee Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, Training Design and Organizational Development, or Workers' Compensation.

Gain practical knowledge that matters

• Discover techniques to build effective teams and empower individuals.
• Develop and monitor human resource regulations that address new developments in employment law.
• Become a management resource for questions about organizational development, policies and budget.

Designed for professionals like you

This program is designed for human resource professionals new to the field, mid-career managers desiring to broaden their scope of expertise, and experienced professionals interested in staying current with latest best practices.

Certificate Requirements

Courses may be taken individually or as part of the certificate program. You are awarded a Certificate in Human Resource Development and Management upon the successful completion (with a grade of "C" or better) of 19 units (10 required, nine elective) and submission of the application form and fee. Courses are typically offered in the evenings, to better serve the needs of working professionals. It is possible to complete this program in a year or less. Please call (530) 757-8895 for more information.

Tuition for the entire certificate program is $4,771-$5,096, depending on when you enroll. The certificate application fee ($45), textbooks and parking are not included in the tuition fee.

• 4 required courses (10 units)
• 3 elective courses (9 units)

Also available on request: Internship in Human Resource Development and Management—Apply principles and strengthen skills while working for companies performing selected human resource functions. Internships are strictly limited and are by arrangement only. Please call (530) 757-8895 for more details.

Certification

The Certificate Program in Human Resource Development and Management is approved for 190 credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

Specialized Studies Program

The concentrated areas of study (options) can also be taken individually as Specialized Studies Programs. These 3-course programs are designed for those who already have an understanding of the principles and practicum of human resources but who want a highly-focused sequence of study.

• Employee Compensation and Benefits
• Employee Relations
• Training Design and Organizational Development
• Workers' Compensation

View course schedules and enrollment information

Quarterly schedule of courses

		UNITS	F	W	SP	SU
REQUIRED COURSES (10 UNITS)	Principles of Human Resource Management	3
	Employment Law	3
	Organizational Development	3
	Ethics for Human Resources Professionals	1
ELECTIVE COURSES (please choose an area of concentration)	Generalist (9 units) Choose any three of the following courses.
	Employee Recruitment and Selection	3
	SPHR/PHR Certification: Preparation Course	3
	Employee Compensation and Benefits (9 units)
	Introduction to Employee Benefits	3
	Advanced Employee Benefits	3
	Compensation Management	3
	Employee Relations (9 units)
	Introduction to Labor-Management Relations	3
	Effective Negotiation Strategies	3
	Effective Performance Management	3
	Training Design and Organizational Development (9 units)
	Communication and Team Dynamics for Professionals	3
	The Human Resources Professional as Change Agent	3
	Training Design and Delivery	3
	Workers' Compensation (9 units)
	Overview of California Workers' Compensation	3
	Managing Disability Programs in the Workplace	3
	Workers' Compensation Claims Procedures	3
	F=Fall W=Winter SP=Spring SU=Summer; Schedules subject to change Classroom format

Required Courses

Principles of Human Resource Management

3 quarter units academic credit, X400.1. 30 HRCI Hours.

Join other human resource professionals for an in-depth look at the strategic contribution of human resource management to the total business enterprise. Learn essential strategies to combine human resource theory with practice.

Focus on department design and staffing as well as the human resource manager's role in motivation, morale and influencing organizational productivity. Explore ways to plan for and meet staffing needs, examine compensation and benefit practices and trends, and discuss the effects of legislation, professional standards and a union environment on the operation of the human resources function.

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Employment Law

3 quarter units academic credit, X422.25. 30 HRCI Hours, 30 MCLE Hours.

Explore the historical development of the dual doctrines of labor-management relations (collectively bargained terms and conditions of employment) and social legislation (legal protections in the workplace, such legislation often being sponsored by labor organizations). Examine federal and state wage and hour laws and analyze their applications for both the public and private sectors.

Learn about the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Family Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Explore the policies for workplace violence, employee privacy and the interface of workers' compensation remedies with FMLA and the ADA.

Sections of this course open for enrollment:

• Employment Law    starts January 13, 2010

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Organizational Development

3 quarter units academic credit, X424.1. 30 HRCI Hours.

Change-management, problem-solving and systematic planning can increase individual, departmental and organizational effectiveness. Learn the elements of a successful organizational development program, including a variety of strategies for intervention grounded in modern management and behavioral science.

Discuss the history and development of organizational development, including its underlying assumptions, values, theories, concepts and ethical considerations. Discover ways to improve organizational communications while utilizing and developing human resources, and gain skills in customer relations, group effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

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Ethics for Human Resources Professionals

1 quarter units academic credit, X424.34. 10 HRCI Hours.

Heighten your awareness and understanding of ethical issues to better advise others, as well as when making choices for yourself. Human resource professionals often face tough ethical challenges. Learn when and where ethical issues are most likely to surface and how to maintain, and help others maintain, integrity. Gain an understanding of the impact of cultural and organizational pressures to conform. Explore the Six Pillars of Characters and Seven-Step Path to Better Decisions identified by ethicist Michael Josephson. 

Examine ethical decisions-making models to better develop solutions and evaluate your course of action. Business experience and case studies create the basis for this interactive course.

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All courses are in classroom format.