FIU Executive Education's signature Human Resource Management Certificate Program is the ideal training for those seeking to begin their career in HR or professionals seeking a refresher. The program brings together HR research and real-world application, and focuses on the importance of HR professionals as accountable for corporate performance. Help shape the strategic direction of your organization by mastering vital competencies including strategic HR management, employee benefits, ethics, and legal issues as well as benchmarking, metrics, and analytics. The program includes the most comprehensive coverage of job analysis available in an introductory human resource course.
The program is delivered in your choice of two modalities:
Online, live Cohort – Featuring live interaction, the cohort is a dynamic, close-knit community. HR experts deliver engaging lectures with practical, real-world HR examples, Q&A plus coaching and networking.
Online, self-paced – Start anytime and set your own schedule for maximum flexibility during the 90-day access period.
Online, self-paced program – no live lectures $1,950
Online Cohort - Instructor-led $1,950
Learning Objectives
After successfully completing this program, you will:
- Understand HR functions, current challenges, and the strategic HR planning process.
- Master HR metrics and analytics; benchmarking and balanced scorecard processes. Good and bad strategy distinctions, HR analytics, and the HR audit.
- Understand the Equal Employment Opportunity environment, including legal requirements.
- Source, develop and lead a diverse workforce.
- Discover the use of AI, social media and other recruiting methods.
- Explore the individual-organization relationship and retention, performance and retention factors.
- Measure employee performance and productivity.
- Understand strategies for leadership development and succession planning.
- Design, assess and evaluate employee compensation and benefits programs.
Who Will Benefit
Professionals interested in beginning a career in human resources and experienced HR professionals desiring a refresher course.
FIU Executive Education's Human Resource Management Certificate program may be used for credit toward the FIU Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) program. Application to the MSHRM is completed separately; admission is competitive and not guaranteed. For more information about the MSHRM program, please contact associate director Krystal Saleta at ksaleta@fiu.edu.
General Information/Custom Programs: FIU Business Executive Education can create custom training programs specific to the needs of your organization. Please connect with us by submitting the inquiry form below or contact us 305.348.4217 or fiuExecEd@fiu.edu.

Elevate your HR expertise
Online, fully self-paced $1,950
Online Cohort – Instructor-led $1,950
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Topics
Topics covered during program include:
- Strategic HR Management and Planning
- HR Management in Organizations
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Workers, Jobs, and Job Analysis
- Human Resource Planning and Retention
- Recruiting and Labor Markets
- Selecting Human Resources
- Training Human Resources
- Talent Management
- Performance Management and Appraisal
- Total Rewards and Compensation
- Incentive Plans and Executive Compensation
- Managing Employee Benefits
- Risk Management and Worker Protection
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Union/Management Relations
Program Faculty and Experts
Robert Garcia
MBA, ACC, CAE, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR, PHRi, SPHRiMargarita Plasencia
NCC, PCC, ODCPFreddy Pardo
MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Financial Assistance & Discounts
FIU Executive Education programs are designed to enhance your management skills and boost your career success. Because our certificate programs are non-credit and do not lead to a degree, they do not qualify for traditional student financial aid. However, financial assistance is available in a variety of methods:
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Contact Information
Executive Education
11200 SW 8th Street, MANGO 360
Miami, Fl 33199
Office: 305.348.4217
Email: fiuExecEd@fiu.edu

All Programs for Individuals
FIU Executive Education programs for individuals are delivered virtually by an instructor on evenings and weekends. The short programs, in such areas as human resources, project management, Lean Six Sigma, finance and more, can also be taken fully online at your own pace.