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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.

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.

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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

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:

  • Private student loans are available for our programs through SallieMae. We strongly recommend participants submit their loan application at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start of the program to ensure completion of the loan. 

    To apply for a SallieMae loan, please follow the steps below:

    • Notify us via email at fiuexeced@fiu.edu – Please provide your full name, telephone number and the course you wish to take.
    • Visit SallieMae SMART Option Loan to finalize your loan application process:
      • From the home page, choose “Career training student loan”
      • Under “Degree/certificate of study” choose “Certificate”
      • Under “Major/specialty” choose “Continuing Education”
    • Apply for the loan to match the exact program fee.
    • Once your loan is approved and certified, we will notify you with next steps.

  • FIU Executive Education offers a variety of discounts to help make professional development more accessible:

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    • FIU Alumni – 20% Off
      • As a valued member of the FIU alumni community, you’re eligible for a 20% discount on our programs. Please email fiuexeced@fiu.edu before registering to receive your promo code. Be sure to use your @fiu.edu email when signing up.
    • FIU Students & Employees – 10% Off
      • Current students and staff receive a 10% discount. Email fiuexeced@fiu.edu with your @fiu.edu email to request your code prior to registration.
    • Group Discounts – 20% Off
      • Organizations enrolling three (3) or more employees qualify for a 20% group discount.
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  • Employer Education Benefits: Ask your employer if it provides education benefits to employees. In many cases and under certain conditions, employers may offer up to $5,250 in tuition/fee assistance to employees tax-free. For more information and latest updates, visit or ask your employer to visit this IRS web site.

    Training Grants for Employers: Employers may qualify for employee training grants from the state of Florida. These grants are used to help employers pay the cost of training and re-skilling employees. For more information, visit CareerSource Florida.

  • Check this section regularly for updates on scholarships and grants available to FIU Executive Education learners.

    PEO Program for Continuing Education: Grant of up to $3,000 to women whose education was interrupted and who now seek a degree or certificate that leads to employment.

    Scholly Scholarships: Easily find and sort through thousands of college scholarships.

  • For general information regarding Financial Aid (FAFSA) or the Veterans GI Bill, please contact FIU Financial Aid at onestop.fiu.edu or Veterans Affairs at veterans@fiu.edu.

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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.

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