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Explore Human Resource Management
An online human resources certificate helps you gain a deeper understanding of the role of human resources in organizational leadership, and learn how HR professionals aid in advancing the mission and strategic goals of the organization. Now more than ever, HR professionals are in demand as they are responsible for employee recruitment, as well as professional development.
This online human resources certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program, or can be embedded in Champlain's online MBA or master's in organization development & human relations programs.
Build Your Career Future
The role of HR within organizations is continuing to shift from purely administrative functions to becoming a strategic partner in attaining organizational goals and professional development. Take the next step in your human resources career with a comprehensive graduate human resource management certificate online.
A graduate certificate is a great way to highlight in-demand skills and showcase subject matter expertise, as well as gain knowledge that can be applied to your workplace from day one.
Program Curriculum
Learn more about Champlain's 100% online graduate certificate in human resource management, designed for working professionals.
Champlain's online human resource management courses encompass the top skills needed by today's HR professionals.
To gain a foundation for the Human Resource certificate, students take a macro-view of the field and examine the role of an HR department as a critical strategic business partner within the organization. Students integrate concepts and current workplace issues, including using new technologies in the field; the need for a broader understanding of business and culture; and how to build and support agile teams that work effectively.
Companies are exploring human capital analytics for workforce reporting and to help make informed decisions about human resources. The continuum of value that analytics bring to an organization includes practices from basic data reporting to predictive analytics. Explore workforce reporting and both traditional and advanced decision-making analytic tools, especially predictive modeling, which make it possible for organizations to inform decision making for the future. Learn to make the business case for using advanced HR analytics.
Coaching in the workplace draws on many related fields including behavioral science, systems thinking and the study of change. After a review of those areas, students will use that foundation to develop a range of coaching tools. Learn to ask the right questions, provide applicable feedback, use a customized approach and help employees learn to independently grapple with problems and find solutions. Finally students will use coaching to deepen an individual's self-awareness to promote action and accountability.
Additional Program Details
Graduates of the human resource management online graduate certificate program will demonstrate the following industry-specific skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- Integrate the expertise and value of a human resource lens into an organization's strategy to strengthen its ability to meet strategic goals.
- Envision a workplace culture that will lead to engaged workers, developing leaders, and a creative and inspiring workplace.
- Create a job description for a reflective, self-aware and engaged leader using a human resources lens and develop a personal plan to help you meet the expectations of that position.
- Reflect on and write about a leadership/coaching approach that will develop agile employees, creative teams and effective problem solvers.
- Integrate ethical frameworks into an organization's culture and problem-solving techniques.
Our admissions team seeks to admit students who:
- Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Demonstrate a solid academic foundation - a minimum 2.5 GPA is our recommendation, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for those who demonstrate a potential for academic success in other ways.
- Possess an aptitude for success in an online learning environment.
- Exhibit the ability to make a positive contribution to the Champlain College Online community.
- The GMAT and/or GRE are NOT required for admission into a Champlain online graduate program.
To learn more about submitting transcripts, or requirements for those educated abroad or returning students visit our graduate Admissions page.
Our transfer credit evaluation team works hard to ensure you get the transfer credits you deserve, from a variety of sources including prior college credits, work experience and training, military training and experience, and more. Our goal is to help you graduate from Champlain College Online as quickly and affordably as possible. Visit our Transfer Credit Options page to learn more.
Champlain College Online's business faculty, led by Department Chair Dr. Elaine Young, are expert practitioners in the field. Their industry expertise ensures that our business management curriculum is aligned with the needs of employers, and reflects the skills today’s business professionals need for success. Classes led by our seasoned experts will give you real-world insight into the business world, and create a rich community of career-focused learning.
Tuition & Costs
Graduate Tuition Fall '25 - Summer '26
Tuition & Costs
Graduate Tuition Fall '26 - Summer '27
See the graduate cost of attendance and fees here
* Alumni is defined, for this tuition rate, as any degree program graduate from Champlain College or Champlain College Online.
** Veteran rate effective Spring 2025, not retroactive
Affordability and Paying For Your Education
We provide a number of options to make your online education affordable, including preferred tuition for alumni, associate degree graduates, community college graduates, and military.
Accomplish More with a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Employment in human resources occupations is projected to grow by 10% percent from 2020 to 2030.*
A specialized certificate can help you build new skills, differentiate your resume, and demonstrate your value as an employee in your current organization.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2020
Top Reasons to Earn a Graduate Certificate
- Climb the career ladder
- Build new skills
- Earn a recognized credential
- Differentiate your resume
- Test a new field
- Pursue a passion
Academic Excellence and Recognition
Regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education
Designated as a Military Friendly School for our commitment to the military community
Ranked among the best by Tech Guide for game design and computer science
Named the among the best schools with accelerated bachelor's degrees by Intelligent.com
Meet the Program Director
Elaine Young, PhD
- Accounting (Certificates, A.S., B.S., M.S.)
- Analytics (Certificates, M.S. Programs)
- Business (Certificates, A.S.,B.S.,MBA)
- Digital Marketing (B.S.)
- Digital Marketing and Technology (M.S.)
- Digital Media (B.S.)
- Esports Management (B.S.)
- Finance (Certificates, A.S., B.S.)
- Healthcare (all programs)
- Human Resource Management
- Leadership (Organizational and Digital Transformation)
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing (M.S.)
- Marketing Analytics (M.S.)
- Marketing & Communication (B.S.)
- Marketing Management (B.S.)
- Positive Organization Development Certificate
- Positive Organizational Psychology & Development
- Project Management
- Public Administration
About
Dr. Elaine Young is the Program Director for all business programs, and Curriculum Innovation Faculty Lead, at Champlain College Online.
As chair, Dr. Young manages the faculty, curriculum, and assessment for undergraduate and graduate programs in the business programs as well as developing and teaching courses. As Curriculum Innovation Faculty Lead, Dr. Young supports creation of new curriculum offerings that serve both the needs of adults continuing their education and employers who need educational opportunities for their employees. Prior to her leadership role at Champlain College Online, Dr. Young has been part of the Champlain College community since 2000 as a professor and faculty advisor for traditional on-campus students. She is a HubSpot Educator and a Certified Appreciative Advisor.
Dr. Young has a Ph.D. in Organizational Management from Capella University, where her dissertation research examined technology use and adoption of college students. In addition, she holds an M.S. in Internet Strategy Management from Marlboro College, a B.S. in Communication and Public Relations from SUNY Brockport and an A.S. in Communication from Genesee Community College. Dr. Young has over ten years of experience in the Marketing and Public Affairs profession, specializing in nonprofits. She is the author of “Tuned-in Family: How to Cope, Communicate and Connect in a Digital World” (2014).
Frequently Asked Questions
Following are a few frequently asked questions about our graduate certificate in human resource management.
Yes, the graduate certificate in human resource management is a 100% online program designed for those working full-time and seeking to deepen their understanding of HR functions and strategic leadership within organizations.
The program covers essential areas such as organizational leadership, HR functions, strategic goals, and mission alignment.
Yes! The online human resources certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program or embedded within Champlain’s online MBA or master’s in organization development & human relations programs.
Graduates can pursue roles such as HR manager, talent acquisition specialist, or compensation analyst.
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