Great organizations start with great people — and great HR professionals help make it happen.
Human Resource Management is at the heart of every successful organization. From recruiting talent to developing future leaders to supporting employee growth, HR professionals play a vital role in helping businesses thrive.
And HR is evolving faster than ever! As AI, digital transformation and evolving workforce expectations reshape the profession, today's HR professionals need the skills to combine technology, data-driven insights and human judgment.
Aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK), FIU Executive Education's Human Resource Management Certificate Program introduces essential HR principles, emerging trends and practical skills while building a strong foundation for pursuing SHRM-CP certification.
Through real-world examples and practical scenarios, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate workplace challenges and make a meaningful impact in your organization.
Who Will Benefit?
This course is ideal for individuals who want to understand the people side of business and explore the opportunities available in human resource management.
- Aspiring HR Professionals
- Professionals interested in transitioning into HR
- New HR Team Members
- Managers and Team Leaders
- Business Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Learning Outcomes
- Understand HR Fundamentals: Essential HR functions and their role in organizational success.
- Connect HR to Business Strategy: Workforce planning, HR analytics and strategic decision-making.
- Navigate Talent Acquisition: Effective recruitment, interviewing, selection and onboarding practices.
- Engage and Develop Employees: Strategies for employee engagement, retention, training and performance management.
- Understand Compensation and Benefits: Pay, incentives and benefits to support employee satisfaction.
- Navigate Employment Laws and Employee Relations: Key workplace regulations, employee rights, ethical responsibilities and conflict resolution practices.
- Explore the Latest HR Trends: Including AI, automation, people analytics and evolving workforce expectations.
- Apply HR Knowledge: Evaluate real-world workplace challenges and identify practical, people-focused solutions.
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.
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Course Topics
- Strategic HR Planning and Management
- AI and HR Technology
- Jobs, Recruitment and Employee Retention
- Equal Employment Opportunity, Risk Management and Worker Protection
- Training, Talent and Performance Development
- Compensation, Rewards and Benefits
- Employee Relations and Global HR
Schedule & Registration
Program fee includes:
- 3-month (90 days) access to e-book, videos and FIU proprietary educational materials, tools and templates.
- FIU Executive Education College of Business Certificate of Completion.
Sample Self-Paced Study Schedule
Designed with your busy schedule in mind, the program offers the flexibility to move through the material at a pace that works best for you.
Sample 8-Week Schedule
| Week | Topics | Study Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to HR Management, HR Strategy and Workforce Planning | 5 |
| 2 | Employment Laws, Diversity, Job Analysis and Job Design | 5 |
| 3 | Employee Engagement, Retention and Recruitment | 5 |
| 4 | Employee Selection, Interviewing and Hiring Practices | 5 |
| 5 | Training, Talent Development and Career Planning | 5 |
| 6 | Performance Management and Employee Compensation | 5 |
| 7 | Employee Benefits, Workplace Safety and Employee Rights | 5 |
| 8 | Labor Relations, Global HR and Course Review | 5 |
Approximately 40 hours of coursework
Program Faculty and Experts
Robert Garcia
MBA, ACC, CAE, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR, PHRi, SPHRi
Margarita Plasencia
NCC, PCC, ODCP
Freddy Pardo
MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Financial Assistance & Discounts
FIU Executive and Professional Education certificate programs are noncredit and do not lead to an academic degree. As such, they generally do not qualify for traditional federal student financial aid (FAFSA). However, participants may explore Sallie Mae student loans, FIU discounts, employer-sponsored benefits, and external scholarships or workforce development assistance.
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Contact Information
Executive Education
11200 SW 8th Street, CBC 200
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.