Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management Online
Open the door to more rewarding opportunities helping people and businesses succeed. Gain a strong foundation in employee leadership and development principles to effectively manage today’s diverse organizations.
Program Overview
Discover the benefits of our online HR Management Certificate program
Prepare to meet the need for more qualified HR professionals across all industries with the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management online program from the University of Illinois Springfield. Developed specifically to address Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) competencies, this versatile online program empowers you to pursue in-demand qualifications and positions in the vibrant field of human resources.
The 100 percent online coursework for this human resources certification program gives you a practical understanding of the strategic role of HR management and its impact on organizational success. Gain a solid grasp of key theory and best practices, including talent recruitment, performance management, job analysis, training and development, compensation, incentives, union-management relations and change management.
Graduates of the online Human Resource Management Certificate will:
- Prepare professional level written documents for multiple organizational purposes and directed to a variety of stakeholders
- Systematically analyze organizational issues from an HR perspective and recommend appropriate HR solutions
- Understand and articulate the impact of an organization’s external environment on HR management and how HR management can help an organization respond to challenges from the external environment
- Prepare professional level written documents for multiple organizational purposes and directed to a variety of stakeholders
- Systematically analyze organizational issues from an HR perspective and recommend appropriate HR solutions
- Understand and articulate the impact of an organization’s external environment on HR management and how HR management can help an organization respond to challenges from the external environment
Career Opportunities:
- Human Resource Manager
- Benefits Coordinator
- Recruiting Specialist
- Training and Development Specialist
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Human Resource Manager
- Benefits Coordinator
- Recruiting Specialist
- Training and Development Specialist
- Labor Relations Specialist
Note: Students in the online certificate program are not eligible to participate in the GA programs or to use University of Illinois Employee/Child of Employee Tuition Waivers.
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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UIS offers a variety of graduate certificate programs. Check out all our online graduate certificates.
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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Tuition
Discover the value of our affordable tuition
Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect. Our pay-by-the-course tuition fits easily into your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 3 Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Management Cert. | $460 | $1,380 | $4,140* |
Important payment information for your UIS online program:
If you are enrolling in our online Graduate Accelerated Programs (GAP) through the College of Business and
Management, be aware that their tuition deadlines are different from general
University tuition deadlines. For GAP, tuition is due to be paid in full the
day before classes begin each term. If payment is not received before the first
day of classes, you will be administratively withdrawn from the program.
Because the online program that you have applied and been admitted to is based on an 8-week period, while the University customarily addresses programs offered in a 16-week period, you may receive conflicting information from the University of Illinois System Bursar Office. The payment and due dates sent by the bursar office do not apply to your 8-week online courses. If you have questions, please contact your program advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Management Cert. | $460 | $1,380 | $4,140 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Our flexible online format helps you get to the finish line
Designed for working professionals, UIS Online programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your certificate quickly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025-1st Half | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/12/25 | 3/15/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2025-2nd Half | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/16/25 | 5/10/25 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2025-1st Half | 6/2/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/20/25 | 5/28/25 | 6/1/25 | 7/26/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2025-1st Half | 8/22/25 | 8/1/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/18/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2025-2nd Half | 10/20/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/19/25 | 12/13/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
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We’ve streamlined our admission process to save you time and effort. Just follow these simple steps to apply.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- All official transcripts
- No GMAT required
Applicants to the UIS Online Human Resource Management Certificate must meet one of the following requirements for admission.
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. No GMAT required for 2.5 GPA or higher.
Courses
Look closer at the coursework for the HR Management Certificate online graduate program
For the online Human Resource Management Certificate program, you must complete three courses totaling nine credit hours. You may complete prerequisite course MGT 431 concurrently with certificate coursework, as advised. The use of a Windows-based PC is preferred for this program.
