Professional Development Certificate in Human Resources

The Certificate programs within the School of Business and Management are not accepting new enrollments after February 1, 2024.

In the Professional Development Certificate in Human Resources (PDCHR), learners will model effective compensation practices to enhance retention and performance. They will explore models of behavior that enable supervisors to understand and manage behaviors within organizations. Additionally, learners will develop strategies aligning individual and group behaviors with strategic and organizational goals to understand that compensation is an essential component of defining and maintaining a competitive advantage. Learners will prepare for human resources activities involving job search processes, resume and cover letter preparation, and interview techniques. They will gain an understanding of the roles assumed by human resources while developing and retaining core and support staff.

Program Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the Professional Development Certificate in Human Resources include the following:

1. Model effective compensation practices aiming to enhance retention and performance.
2. Explore models of behavior enabling supervisors to understand and manage behaviors within organizations.
3. Develop strategies aligning individual and group behaviors with strategic and organizational goals.
4. Understand that compensation is an essential component of defining and maintaining a competitive advantage.
5. Prepare for human resources activities involving job search processes, resume and cover letter preparation, and interview techniques.
6. Understand the roles assumed by human resources while developing and retaining core and support staff.

Required Courses (18 Total Credits Required)

BUS 3405	Career Management and Personal Marketing	3
HRM 4102	Human Resource Management	3
HRM 4103	Staffing Organizations	3
HRM 4405	Compensation Management	3
MGT 4121	Organizational Behavior	3
MGT 4404	Contemporary Management	3

This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation. As such, CalSouthern has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

While California Southern University, as a member of the AIU System, is part of a Title IV eligible institution offering Title IV eligible programs, CalSouthern has elected and designated this program as not participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs. This means students enrolling in this program may not use Federal Student Aid to help pay for this program. Instead, it offers a variety of zero interest payment options for students.