Explore Human Relations & Organization Development Undergraduate Certificate
Learn how to effectively manage and lead people in an organizational setting and enter the human resources field with a credential employers will respect with Champlain's online human relations and organization development certificate.
This certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program, or can be used as a stepping stone on the way to obtaining your online associate degree in business management or online bachelor's degree in business management.
Build Your Career Future
We understand how important it is for busy working adults to gain knowledge and expertise quickly, which is why our human relations and organization development certificate coursework is applicable to the workplace from day one. Whether you've already earned an undergraduate degree or you're currently pursuing your bachelor's degree, a certificate is a great way to earn a credential in the field, get your resume noticed, and demonstrate proficiency in a focused area of knowledge.
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Academic Excellence and Recognition
Regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education
Ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report
Designated as a Military Friendly School for our commitment to the military community
Named among the top MBA programs by Abound/Colleges of Distinction
Gain New Skills with a Certificate
Employment in human resources occupations is projected to grow by 7% percent from 2018 to 2028 - faster than the average for all occupations.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2019
Top Reasons to Pursue a Certificate
- Enter a new field
- Build new skills
- Gain knowledge on your way towards a degree
- Differentiate your resume
- Earn a credential
- Demonstrate proficiency in a focused area of learning
Program Details
Learn more about Champlain's 100% online human relations and organization development undergraduate certificate, designed for working professionals.
Champlain's online human relations and organization development courses encompass the top skills needed by today's HR professionals.
Graduates of the online human relations and organization development certificate program will demonstrate the following industry-specific skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- Assess group and individual behaviors in organizational settings and how these behaviors affect performance and outcomes.
- Apply communication theory and research to address the challenges of communicating effectively in organizations.
- Identify and overcome possible sources of conflict in interpersonal, group, and organizational contexts, and work through conflict appropriately and successfully when it occurs.
- Navigate the rapidly changing nature of communication in the digital age.
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental HR and organization development concepts including appreciative inquiry, positive organizational scholarship, positive psychology, design theory, and the rise of sustainable enterprises.
Champlain College Online's HR faculty, led by Program Director Dr. Albert Orbinati, are expert practitioners in the field. Their industry expertise ensures that our human relations and organization development certificate curriculum is aligned with the needs of employers, and reflects the skills today’s human resources 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
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