Human Resource Management Certificates

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Discover Our Career-Focused Human Resource Programs

Our online Human Resource certificates can help you build a solid foundation in management skills. You’ll learn to solve complex HR issues and qualify for the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) certification exam.

Our easy-to-access courses are designed for busy professionals. You don’t need to enroll as a George Mason student to take Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) courses, and you can sign up for some courses within a few days of their start dates.

If you don’t want to take a full certificate program, you can join us for individual courses as they suit your schedule. Most courses do not require prior experience, making George Mason’s programs accessible to everyone.

Discover the rich online learning experiences available exclusively from Virginia’s largest research university.

Our Flexible Programs Are Made For Everyone

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Explore Our Human Resource Management Certificates

Offered in partnership with SHRM, our certificates cover real-world HR scenarios, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, the employee performance process, and much more. You will also learn critical information to keep you on track with compliance issues.

Pursue Advanced Credentials

George Mason’s certificate programs prepare graduates for nationally recognized exams as they bring their experience to roles in nearly every industry. These certificate programs can help prepare you for the following:

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP^™)

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP^™)

SHRM Certification Prep Certificate (Live)

Take Part in Live, Interactive Human Resource Sessions

Online | 5 Days | $3,495

Instructor-led course sessions prepare you for certification as a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP^™) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP^™).

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SHRM Certification Prep (Live)

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Individual Human Resource Management Courses

Choose the course delivery option that works best for you. These certificates and courses are offered in a self-guided format or a live, instructor-led format.

SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management (Live)

Explore Human Resource Management Fundamentals

Online | 2 Days | $1,390 | 1 Course

Partnering with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), this instructor-led course covers real-life HR issues in live Zoom sessions.

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Earn Micro-Credentials

Digital badges from George Mason University’s Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) programs prove you’ve mastered essential skills. These widely recognized badges give you an impressive advantage — your verified skills can help you stand out among applicants.

Each time you complete a course with a digital badge, you can access and add it to your resume and LinkedIn page. Our badges include a URL that links to an outline of your accomplishments so employers can quickly discover your professional abilities.

Earn a digital badge within weeks or months, depending on the course. The available badge for this program is the Human Resource Management Certificate.

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George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., George Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility.

Gain a High-Quality Education with GMU

With George Mason University Continuing and Professional Education, you can earn credentials in a way that fits your life. Online learning lets you take exceptional classes in a convenient format. There are minimal face-to-face meetings, so students can learn at home, while stationed abroad, or while traveling.

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College Factual. “Top 10 Schools for Non-Traditional Learners.” March 1, 2019. Retrieved Feb. 14, 2024, from https://collegefactual.com/