University of Nevada, Reno
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Last updated: 12/21/06

Human Resources Management Courses and Certificate Program
Developed as an introduction to the fundamental theories of modern human resources management, these in-depth courses will help veteran human resources professionals keep current in a rapidly changing field, while providing those new or aspiring to the profession with the skills and knowledge they need to build a successful career.

The following courses may be taken independently, applied as core requirements to the Human Resources certificate, or applied as electives to certificate programs in Supervisory, Public or Nonprofit Management. Formal admission to the university is not required.

Certificate Requirements
To earn a certificate, a student must successfully complete a total of 10 courses, consisting of five Human Resources core and any five professional development individual courses taken as electives. Upon completion of the 10 courses, a Certificate in Human Resources Management will be awarded.

Required Core Courses:

• Employment, Placement and Practices*
• Compensation and Benefits*
• Human Resources Development*
• Employee Relations*
• Legal Aspects and Liability Issues
  for Employers*

* Courses marked with an asterisk have been approved for six to 12 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification and recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

Any of these professional development courses may be taken independently and require no formal admission to the university.

Extended Studies classes are held on campus in the Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno, unless otherwise noted.

To register for a course or for more information, call Extended Studies at (775) 784-4046.

Financial Assistance
Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development may be available to eligible students enrolled in the university's Extended Studies courses.

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View complete list of current human resources management courses.

Human Resources Management Program At The University Of Nevada, Reno Earns National Designation By The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)

How to Register
Please see our registration page for complete information and registration options.

Enrollment is not guaranteed until full payment is received.