What prior education is required to qualify for this program?

Courses in the Human Resource Management program are taught in our Sacramento-based classrooms at the One Capitol Mall. This allows for a rich networking experience with instructors and peers, as well as lectures by prominent guest speakers. These classes also engage students with a strong online classroom component.

To earn the Human Resource Management Certificate, you must complete five required courses (12 units) and four or five elective courses (10 units). We offer a rapid pathway to completion – the certificate can be completed in five quarters (15 months) if you take two courses per quarter.

Our electives are designed to accommodate different career pathways. Whether you’re an HR generalist, an office manager or a business partner, you can choose the courses that suit your needs. To work with a program advisor on a customized career plan, please call (530) 757-8777.

Yes, our courses offer academic credit. We are also an Approved Provider for the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), and our courses offer HRCI credit for those seeking to obtain or maintain certification.

The certificate costs between $6,890 and $7,895, depending on which elective courses you choose. Individual courses range from $675 to $875

No application is required to enter the certificate program.