HR Skills Development

Equip yourself with the necessary skills to accelerate your Human Resources career and be successful. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education is a proud SHRM provider for HR training. To learn more about our different credential options and what might best benefit your career advancement, please view our available courses below.

Available Trainings

SHRM SPRING
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Prep Spring 2024
  • Type: Hybrid (In-person and Live Online)
  • Start Date: 02/08/2024
  • End Date: 04/18/2024
  • Meeting Time(s): Bi-Weekly; 6-9 pm (CST)
  • Cost: $1395 until Jan 10, then $1495
  • Credits: 36 SHRM PDCs
  • Includes: Course Materials, SHRM LMS System Access, and Certificate

Whether you're aiming for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, we've got you covered with comprehensive materials and an expert instructor to guide you through your studies. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your credentials and open doors to new opportunities in the HR world.

Offered in partnership with SHRM, view more detailed information here.

Sheronda Glass, PhD

Human Resources Director, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Sheronda Glass has worked for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside since 2016 and is currently the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Engagement. She is a human resources executive with 25+ years of HR experience having worked in a variety of industries, including healthcare, consumer products/manufacturing, and most recently, K-12 education. She has extensive experience in the areas of HR strategic planning, conflict resolution, performance management, labor relations, and diversity management. She has also worked as a consultant for over six years, consulting in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She is a certified trainer/facilitator in the areas of conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, performance management, and cultural competency.

Sheronda received her Ph.D. in Business Management with a specialization in Human Resources from Capella University. She has taught human resources courses including Performance Management, Introduction to Human Resources Management, and currently teaches Essential Personal Skills for Project Management and Staffing Organizations. She has also achieved the Professional in Human Resources certification awarded from the Society for Human Resources Management and the HR Certification Institute. She is a facilitator for the prep course for SHRM professional certifications and SHRM Essentials for non-HR managers. She is the recipient of the 2018 Milwaukee Business Journal HR Award and the UW System 2019 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award.

SHRM certification is more than a great choice for HR professionals who want to increase their knowledge, advance their skills, and earn recognition from the global HR community.  SHRM certification benefits your entire organization.

1. It demonstrates that your HR professionals have mastered the application of HR technical and behavioral competencies.
2. Certification prepares your HR staff to assume greater leadership roles and contribute to the strategic direction of your organization.
3. Exam preparation helps HR professionals bring new ideas to your organization that will help drive success.
4. It helps create a common language that optimizes consistency and effectiveness when facing matters related to human resources.
5. Certification exams cover the global SHRM BASK ensuring that your certification is relevant worldwide in today's global economy.

Need 5 more reasons?
SHRM shares its top five benefits to employers. Watch the video.

"This SHRM prep course was extremely helpful. Dr. Glass was very knowledgeable and related the topics to her real-world experiences. This class definitely helped me digest the material I was reading. Dr. Glass also broke down the practice problems in a way I could understand to help me find the best answer and solution. I would highly recommend taking this class if you plan on pursuing the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification." - Bethany Rennock - Northwestern Mutual, attended Spring 2023 session

"Dr. Glass was a pleasure to learn from and really listened to the needs of the students. All practice exam answers were explained, we went backwards or forwards when necessary, and still managed to laugh a lot! Highly recommended." - Katie - Guaranteed Rate, attended Spring 2022

"Three excellent things came from this course: (1) Excellent material, the course provided accurate material to help study for the exam. (2) Excellent educator, Dr. Glass did an amazing job helping us understand how to read and interpret the questions. (3) Excellent people, the people that I met throughout the course provide an amazing network to assist with studying and future connections." -Michael Tinholt - Uline, attended Spring 2022 session

Who is this prep course designed for?
Even if you are eligible to sit for the SHRM-SCP exam, you may still choose to pursue the SHRM-CP. This credential is designed for HR professionals who are engaged primarily in operational roles—implementing policies, serving as the HR point of contact for staff and stakeholders, and/or performing day-to-day HR functions. If this is your focus, the SHRM-CP is likely your best option.

The SHRM-SCP certification is designed for HR professionals at a senior level who operate primarily in a strategic role—developing policies and strategies, overseeing the execution of HR operations, analyzing performance metrics, and/or contributing to the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals.

Are there any software requirements?
For those attending virtually, a solid internet connection and computer compatibility with Zoom are required. If you need assistance in determining your setup, please reach out to us!

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Human Resources Management Certificate
  • Type: Online, Self-Paced
  • Start Date: Open Enrollment
  • End Date: 24 Weeks Access
  • Cost: $1,995
  • Includes: Certificate, Badge

This certificate, with its competency-based design, is able to meet you wherever you are in your learning journey. If you are someone with an advanced degree with years of experience, you could work through the material more quickly. Alternatively, if this content is new to you, you can take extra time to review it. This training emphasizes practical, hands-on activities that help you understand HRM concepts and utilize them in your workplace. 

All content in this certificate is aligned to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™), formerly the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge® (SHRM BoCK®).

Sheronda Glass, PhD
Human Resources Director, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Sheronda Glass has worked for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside since 2016 and is currently the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, and Employee Engagement. She is a human resources executive with 25+ years of HR experience having worked in a variety of industries, including healthcare, consumer products/manufacturing, and most recently, K-12 education. She has extensive experience in the areas of HR strategic planning, conflict resolution, performance management, labor relations, and diversity management. She has also worked as a consultant for over six years, consulting in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She is a certified trainer/facilitator in the areas of conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, performance management, and cultural competency.

Sheronda received her Ph.D. in Business Management with a specialization in Human Resources from Capella University. She has taught human resources courses including Performance Management, Introduction to Human Resources Management, and currently teaches Essential Personal Skills for Project Management and Staffing Organizations. She has also achieved the Professional in Human Resources certification awarded from the Society for Human Resources Management and the HR Certification Institute. She is a facilitator for the prep course for SHRM professional certifications and SHRM Essentials for non-HR managers. She is the recipient of the 2018 Milwaukee Business Journal HR Award and the UW System 2019 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award.

Modules

  1. Organization Unit (Organizational Perspective of HR Management) 
    1. HRM 301- Structure of the HR Function
    2. HRM 302 - Organizational Effectiveness
    3. HRM 303 - Employee and Labor Relations
    4. HRM 304 - Workforce Management
    5. HRM 305 - Technology Management
  2. People Unit (People Perspective of HR Management)
    1. HRM 306 - Talent Acquisition
    2. HRM 307 - Employee Engagement and Retention
    3. HRM 308 - Learning and Development
    4. HRM 309 - Total Rewards
  3. Workplace Unit (Workplace Perspective of HR Management)
    1. HRM 310 - Diversity and Inclusion
    2. HRM 311- Risk Management
    3. HRM 312 - Ethics, Employment Law and Regulations

 

Required Reading Materials & Learning Resources

The following textbooks are required for this course. Additional learning resources are also provided in the Learning Resources section within each module.

Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart., and Wright, P. (2022). The Fundamentals of Human Resource Management - 9th Edition. (links to external site). McGraw Hill.

  • ISBN: 9781264185160 (ebook)
  • ISBN: 9781264131143 (hardcover)

This text can be rented as an eBook for 180 days for $50 through McGraw Hill.

Dias (2016). Human Resource Management. (online textbook–links to external site)

This is a free, open source eBook. You can download a PDF here.

What will I walk away with?

This certificate centers on human resource management skills used by human resources professionals and business managers in day-to-day operations, while focusing on the different aspects of human resource management and practices, problem-solving, and applied critical thinking skills. All content in this certificate is aligned to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™), formerly the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge® (SHRM BoCK®) which will allow you to start your journey towards SHRM Certification.

What are badges?

We now issue Badges, an online standard to recognize and verify learning, for more than 100 courses and simulations offered here online.

Badges allow students and professionals to publicly share their skills, knowledge, and accomplishments online, which may help with future career and education opportunities. Learners can manage and share badges across the web from their Badgr. (You can set up a free Badgr at https://badgr.com/.)

As you complete this certificate program, you can earn three distinct badges that help communicate your mastery in different areas of HR Management within and beyond your social network.

  1. Complete Modules 301 through 305 to earn the Organizational Perspective of HRM Badge
  2. Complete Modules 306 through 309 to earn the People Perspective of HRM Badge
  3. Complete Modules 310 through 312 to earn the Workplace Perspective of HRM Badge 
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Assessing Diversity and Inclusion
  • Type: Online, Self-Paced
  • Start Date: Open Enrollment
  • End Date: 3 Month Access
  • Cost: $89
  • Credits: Yes (See FAQ tab)
  • Includes: Badge

Organizations are accountable for their diversity and inclusion goals. In this course, you will learn about HR metrics, predictive analytics, diversity training, diversity scorecards, and other tools that organizations use to identify biases, track the progress of initiatives, and gauge the effectiveness of policies. This course will explain how to use both soft and hard metrics to formulate, update, and implement diversity and inclusion goals. You will also learn about the importance of employee buy-in, diversity leaders, and C-suite support in achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify common biases found in the workplace
  • Explain how to assess and address workplace bias
  • Distinguish between appearance-based, affiliation-based, advocacy-based and association-based coverings
  • List strategies for responding to microaggressions
  • Identify HR metrics used for diagnosing bias, tracking progress of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and measuring return on investment (ROI)
  • Describe the process for creating diversity scorecards
  • Explain the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and bias
  • Describe how predictive analytics supports diversity and inclusive initiatives
  • Explain the roles of chief diversity officers and diversity training

Which recertification credits are available?

0.4 IACET CEUs, 4 HRCI Credits, 4 SHRM PDCs

What are the minimum technical requirements?
Software: 

  • Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
  • The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )

Web Browser:

  • An updated version of one of the major modern browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 11
  • Cookies must be enabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Reliable internet connection:
  • Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.

Note: Some courses may have additional hardware and/or software requirements. Any additional requirements will be listed in the course description and course syllabus.

What is your refund policy?
You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed.

How do I contact technical support?
To report technical issues please email us at support@mindedge.com.

What are badges?
We now issue Badges, an online standard to recognize and verify learning, for more than 100 courses and simulations offered here online.

Badges allow students and professionals to publicly share their skills, knowledge, and accomplishments online, which may help with future career and education opportunities. Learners can manage and share badges across the web from their Badgr. (You can set up a free Badgr at https://badgr.com/.)

Learners who successfully complete their course or simulation will earn Badges. They can share their credentials online through social media and display them on resumes and transcripts.

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Building an Inclusive Organization
  • Type: Online, Self-Paced
  • Start Date: Open Enrollment
  • End Date: 3 Month Access
  • Cost: $79
  • Credits: Yes (See FAQ tab)
  • Includes: Badge

Learn how to create an inclusive work culture, prioritize diversity, and build an inclusive workspace, both in person and in remote work settings. In this course, you'll examine how to address cognitive bias and unconscious bias in recruiting, hiring, retaining, and developing a workforce. This course will also provide tools for being an inclusive leader and demonstrates the importance this role serves in creating and building an inclusive organization.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Outline strategies for prioritizing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace
  • Differentiate between unconscious bias and cognitive bias
  • Describe strategies to increase diversity and reduce bias in your hiring process
  • Explain the role of data analytics in identifying and addressing bias
  • Strengthen your skills as an inclusive leader
  • Describe the connection between inclusion and innovation
  • Explain how to incorporate inclusion into remote work settings

Which recertification credits are available?

0.3 IACET CEUs, 3 HRCI Credits

What are the minimum technical requirements?
Software: 

  • Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
  • The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )

Web Browser:

  • An updated version of one of the major modern browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 11
  • Cookies must be enabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Reliable internet connection:
  • Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.

Note: Some courses may have additional hardware and/or software requirements. Any additional requirements will be listed in the course description and course syllabus.

What is your refund policy?
You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed.

How do I contact technical support?
To report technical issues please email us at support@mindedge.com.

What are badges?
We now issue Badges, an online standard to recognize and verify learning, for more than 100 courses and simulations offered here online.

Badges allow students and professionals to publicly share their skills, knowledge, and accomplishments online, which may help with future career and education opportunities. Learners can manage and share badges across the web from their Badgr. (You can set up a free Badgr at https://badgr.com/.)

Learners who successfully complete their course or simulation will earn Badges. They can share their credentials online through social media and display them on resumes and transcripts.

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Compensation and Benefits
  • Type: Online, Self-Paced
  • Start Date: Open Enrollment
  • End Date: 3 Month Access
  • Cost: $79
  • Credits: Yes (See FAQ tab)
  • Includes: Badge

Understanding compensation practices and policies are crucial for any business owner, HR professional, or manager. In this introductory-level course, you will consider issues surrounding the key aspects of pay policy: legal requirements, pay equity within an organization, competitive pay within the relevant industry, how and when to grant raises, and different ways payment can be structured. Earn SHRM and HRCI credit as you develop your compensation expertise.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Differentiate between compensation systems
  • Distinguish between legally mandated and discretionary benefits
  • Explain how compensation and benefits relate to employee motivation
  • Describe different healthcare plans and their advantages and disadvantages
  • Identify the value of benefits that help employees achieve work-life balance
  • Define pay for performance
  • Define differential pay
  • Describe methods of achieving pay equity
  • Distinguish between employees and independent contractors
  • Distinguish between exempt and nonexempt employees
  • Comply with relevant state and federal "wage and hour" laws

"Excellent course for employees new to HR and a refresher for seasoned professionals."

"A wealth of information! I really appreciate the interactive games after each segment in order to make sure that I am understanding the material!"

Which recertification credits are available?

0.3 IACET CEUs, 3 HRCI Credits, 3 SHRM PDCs

What are the minimum technical requirements?
Software: 

  • Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
  • The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )

Web Browser:

  • An updated version of one of the major modern browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 11
  • Cookies must be enabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Reliable internet connection:
  • Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.

Note: Some courses may have additional hardware and/or software requirements. Any additional requirements will be listed in the course description and course syllabus.

What is your refund policy?
You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed.

How do I contact technical support?
To report technical issues please email us at support@mindedge.com.

What are badges?
We now issue Badges, an online standard to recognize and verify learning, for more than 100 courses and simulations offered here online.

Badges allow students and professionals to publicly share their skills, knowledge, and accomplishments online, which may help with future career and education opportunities. Learners can manage and share badges across the web from their Badgr. (You can set up a free Badgr at https://badgr.com/.)

Learners who successfully complete their course or simulation will earn Badges. They can share their credentials online through social media and display them on resumes and transcripts.

 

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Cybersecurity for Human Resources Professionals
  • Type: Online, Self-Paced
  • Start Date: Open Enrollment
  • End Date: 3 Month Access
  • Cost: $79
  • Credits: Yes (See FAQ tab)

This course introduces cybersecurity concepts to those who work in the field of human resources. Particular focus is placed on working in conjunction with more technical departments in delivering to employees effective training and policies regarding corporate security. The course also engages learners on security concerns specific to the type of data handled by human resources departments.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Exhibit a foundational understanding of cybersecurity
  • Responsibly advocate for HR's role in cybersecurity policy and training
  • Develop the communication tools necessary to interface with technical and security professionals in the workplace
  • Identify major legislation in relation to workplace cybersecurity
  • Enumerate specific programs that HR professionals should implement in regard to employee training and motivation for cybersecurity
  • Display the knowledge and mindset to participate in strategic planning around the topics of cybersecurity, governance, incident response, and business continuity

Which recertification credits are available?

3 PMI PDUs, 1.5 Leadership PDUs, 1.25 Strategic and Business Management PDUs, 0.25 Technical PM PDUs, 0.3 IACET CEUs, 3 HRCI Credits, 3 SHRM PDCs

What are the minimum technical requirements?
Software: 

  • Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
  • The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )

Web Browser:

  • An updated version of one of the major modern browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 11
  • Cookies must be enabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Reliable internet connection:
  • Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.

Note: Some courses may have additional hardware and/or software requirements. Any additional requirements will be listed in the course description and course syllabus.

What is your refund policy?
You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed.

How do I contact technical support?
To report technical issues please email us at support@mindedge.com.

What are badges?
We now issue Badges, an online standard to recognize and verify learning, for more than 100 courses and simulations offered here online.

Badges allow students and professionals to publicly share their skills, knowledge, and accomplishments online, which may help with future career and education opportunities. Learners can manage and share badges across the web from their Badgr. (You can set up a free Badgr at https://badgr.com/.)

Learners who successfully complete their course or simulation will earn Badges. They can share their credentials online through social media and display them on resumes and transcripts.

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Fostering an Inclusive Culture
  • Type: Online, Self-Paced
  • Start Date: Open Enrollment
  • End Date: 3 Month Access
  • Cost: $89
  • Credits: Yes (See FAQ tab)
  • Includes: Badge

To achieve diversity and inclusion, organizations need to create an inclusive culture where all employees are respected and appreciated, have equal access to workplace opportunities, and are fairly compensated. In this course, you will learn about how to create, encourage, and develop an inclusive culture. You will explore the 7 Pillars of Inclusion, traits of an inclusive leader, strategies to assess employee buy-in, professional development opportunities, and workplace accessibility. You will examine how to uproot workplace toxicity and address and prevent harassment and discrimination. The course illustrates the many benefits of an inclusive culture, including higher levels of employee engagement, productivity, employee satisfaction, and retention rates.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define the 7 Pillars of Inclusion
  • Identify attributes of an inclusive leader
  • Explain strategies for gauging employee buy-in
  • Identify signs of toxicity in the workplace
  • Explain how professional opportunities encourage an inclusive work culture
  • Explore strategies for addressing pay gaps
  • Describe how corporate social responsibility supports diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Explain how to create and build a diverse supplier base
  • Define legislation that requires employees to be treated equally and fairly
  • Outline inclusion-related practices for preventing workplace harassment
  • Identify reasonable accommodations and undue hardships
  • Determine if a selection process is affected by adverse impact

Which recertification credits are available?

0.4 IACET CEUs, 4 HRCI Credits, 4 SHRM Credits

What are the minimum technical requirements?
Software: 

  • Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
  • The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )

Web Browser:

  • An updated version of one of the major modern browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 11
  • Cookies must be enabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Reliable internet connection:
  • Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.

Note: Some courses may have additional hardware and/or software requirements. Any additional requirements will be listed in the course description and course syllabus.

What is your refund policy?
You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed.

How do I contact technical support?
To report technical issues please email us at support@mindedge.com.

What are badges?
We now issue Badges, an online standard to recognize and verify learning, for more than 100 courses and simulations offered here online.

Badges allow students and professionals to publicly share their skills, knowledge, and accomplishments online, which may help with future career and education opportunities. Learners can manage and share badges across the web from their Badgr. (You can set up a free Badgr at https://badgr.com/.)

Learners who successfully complete their course or simulation will earn Badges. They can share their credentials online through social media and display them on resumes and transcripts.

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HR Skills™ Best Practices Certificate
  • Type: Online, Self-Paced
  • Start Date: Open Enrollment
  • End Date: 1 Year Access
  • Cost: $350
  • Credits: Yes (See FAQ tab)
  • Includes: Certificate, Badge

The HR Skills™ Best Practices certificate consists of courses focused on the behaviors, practices and approaches that enable HR professionals and managers to foster better connections, communicate effectively, provide useful feedback, and navigate difficult situations. Through quizzes, games, real-world scenarios and commentary from subject matter experts, the HR Skills™ Best Practices certificate helps the learner begin to develop the skills that are the key to a cohesive workforce. The certificate consists of 8 courses that are online and self-paced, providing flexibility in completing the curriculum. 

Courses Included in this Certificate

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Handling Difficult Conversations
  • Leadership and HR
  • Problem-Solving
  • Progressive Discipline
  • SMART Goals for Performance Evaluation

Which recertification credits are available?

6 PMI PDUs, 2.5 Leadership PDUs, 1.25 Strategic and Business Management PDUs, 2.25 Technical PM PDUs, 1.7 IACET CEUs, 16 HRCI Credits, 16 SHRM PDCs

 

What are the minimum technical requirements?
Software:
  • Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
  • The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )

Web Browser:

  • An updated version of one of the major modern browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 11
  • Cookies must be enabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Reliable internet connection:
  • Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.

Note: Some courses may have additional hardware and/or software requirements. Any additional requirements will be listed in the course description and course syllabus.

What is your refund policy?
You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed.

How do I contact technical support?
To report technical issues please email us at support@mindedge.com.

What are badges?
We now issue Badges, an online standard to recognize and verify learning, for more than 100 courses and simulations offered here online.

Badges allow students and professionals to publicly share their skills, knowledge, and accomplishments online, which may help with future career and education opportunities. Learners can manage and share badges across the web from their Badgr. (You can set up a free Badgr at https://badgr.com/.)

Learners who successfully complete their course or simulation will earn Badges. They can share their credentials online through social media and display them on resumes and transcripts.

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Certificate in Human Resource Management
  • Type: Online, Self-Paced
  • Start Date: Open Enrollment
  • End Date: 1 Year Access
  • Cost: $399
  • Credits: Yes (See FAQ tab)
  • Includes: Certificate, Badge

This suite of courses will teach you the basics of managing the benefits and policies that support an effective staff. Each 3 to 5-hour, self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that will engage you and structure your learning about human resource management.

Courses Included in this Certificate

  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Selection
  • Performance Management
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Talent Management and Career Development
  • Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • Data and Human Resource Management

"Informative and interesting. Good content with a nice mix of videos, quizzes and games."

"This is an amazing course and has enhanced my views on how decisions are or could be made within a company. Would recommend it to anyone with an interest in Human Resources or how it can operate."

Which recertification credits are available?

6 PMI PDUs, 1.75 Leadership PDUs, 3 Strategic and Business Management PDUs, 1.25 Technical PM PDUs, 2.1 IACET CEUs, 21 HRCI Credits, 19.5 SHRM PDCs

What are the minimum technical requirements?
Software: 

  • Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
  • The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )

Web Browser:

  • An updated version of one of the major modern browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 11
  • Cookies must be enabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Reliable internet connection:
  • Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.

Note: Some courses may have additional hardware and/or software requirements. Any additional requirements will be listed in the course description and course syllabus.

What is your refund policy?
You may request a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed.

How do I contact technical support?
To report technical issues please email us at support@mindedge.com.

How do I get my certificate?

Upon successful completion, you can download a printable certificate of completion for this online course suite. This certificate has no textbooks or prerequisites.


What are badges?
We now issue Badges, an online standard to recognize and verify learning, for more than 100 courses and simulations offered here online.

Badges allow students and professionals to publicly share their skills, knowledge, and accomplishments online, which may help with future career and education opportunities. Learners can manage and share badges across the web from their Badgr. (You can set up a free Badgr at https://badgr.com/.)

Learners who successfully complete their course or simulation will earn Badges. They can share their credentials online through social media and display them on resumes and transcripts.

Project Management Flex
Project Management Non-Credit Certificate (FLEX)
  • Type: Online, Self-Paced
  • Start Date: Every Month
  • Cost: $1,995

This certificate, awarded by UW-Parkside’s AACSB accredited Business Department, was designed from the ground-up around the PMI standards for project management. In fact, this certificate satisfies the educational requirements needed to sit for the highly sought-after PMP certification. The PMP is the industry gold standard for project management professionals.

This certificate program walks you through an entire project lifecycle—from writing the project charter and scope statement, to assessing the project risks, and closing out a successful deliverable. The certificate focuses on traditional—or “waterfall”— project management, but will also teach you principles of agile. 

Sheronda Glass:  Sheronda Glass has worked for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside since 2016 and is currently the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Employee Engagement. She is a human resources executive with 25+ years of HR experience having worked in a variety of industries, including healthcare, consumer products/manufacturing, and most recently, K-12 education. She has extensive experience in the areas of HR strategic planning, conflict resolution, performance management, labor relations, and diversity management. She has also worked as a consultant for over six years, consulting in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She is a certified trainer/facilitator in the areas of conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, performance management, and cultural competency.  

 

Sheronda received her Ph.D. in Business Management with a specialization in Human Resources from Capella University. She has taught human resources courses including Performance Management, and Introduction to Human Resources Management, and currently teaches Essential Personal Skills for Project Management and Staffing Organizations. She has also achieved the Professional in Human Resources certification awarded by the Society for Human Resources Management and the HR Certification Institute. She is a facilitator for the prep course for SHRM professional certifications and SHRM Essentials for non-HR managers. She is the recipient of the 2018 Milwaukee Business Journal HR Award and the UW System 2019 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. 


Jordania Leon-Jordan: Ms. Leon-Jordan received her bachelor's degree from UW-Stevens-Point and her master's degree in Business Administration from UW-Parkside. Ms. Leon-Jordan is a certified project management professional (PMP), teaches project management for the College of Business, Economics and Computing (CBEC), and leads UW-Parkside's IT strategic planning efforts.

As the CIO, Ms. Leon-Jordan serves as the head of the Campus Technology Services (CTS) department reporting directly to the Provost.

Ms. Leon-Jordan's responsibilities include overseeing the Applications Development, Client Services, Desktop Support, Networking, and Web Management teams; developing and communicating the vision and strategic technology goals supportive of all University entities engaged in the deployment and use of information technology; actively participating in and providing leadership in UW System and statewide information technology needs, among others.


Suresh Chalasani: Dr. Suresh Chalasani is a professor of Management Information Systems and has served the university for over 20 years.

Dr. Chalasani was the founding director for the Solutions for Economic Growth center and the founding Academic Director for several collaborative programs including the MS in IT Management, MS in Cybersecurity, and Graduate Certificates in Digital Marketing. Dr. Chalasani also helped launch undergraduate online courses and an online undergraduate certificate in project management. He helped launch the first competency-based education programs in the UW System. The Flex BSBA is the world's first AACSB accredited competency-based business degree.

Dr. Chalasani contributed to HLC and AACSB accreditation efforts and was the HLC's Accreditation Liaison Officer during the 10-year HLC re-accreditation effort.

Competency-based learning

The UW Flexible Option is a national pioneer in competency-based education for adult learners. This means, you can earn the project management credential you need to get ahead—without sacrificing your commitments to work and family. 

Competency-based education is all about your ability to prove mastery over the knowledge and skills in the program, not about seat time in a classroom. That means if you already have experience in some areas, you’ll be able to build on that and accelerate your progress. On the other hand, if you’re struggling with a concept and need more time to study it, you can do so without the stress of a looming deadline. 

Benefits of the UW Flexible Option:

  • Complete the certificate 100% online, with no live log-on times or course deadlines
  • Leverage your existing experience to accelerate through the program
  • Earn an accredited credential taught by respected UW faculty 
  • Get started any month of the year 
  • Have a dedicated Success Coach to support you

"I wanted to let you know that doing the project management certificate has really paid off for me.  I was able to frame my existing skills in new ways, and think outside the box when it came to what I might want to pursue.

I am starting a 1/2 time position, which will still allow me to continue my singing career, through the UW extension program.  I'll be working as a regional coordinator for a grant funded farmer's market project.  I'm really excited for this new experience and feel like my confidence in applying for the position came in a large part from doing the project management certificate." - Emily Fons

Why choose the non-credit certificate?

Earning the non-credit project management certificate is a great choice for someone with a bachelor’s degree—or higher—seeking professional development but are not interested in earning additional academic credits. With fixed start and end points, this non-credit certificate gives you 24 weeks to complete the program, so plan your start date at a time that works best for you.

This program has a one-time tuition cost of $1,995.00, which covers the full 24-week program.

Still unsure if this is the best option for you? Call one of our advisers at 608-800-6762, they are happy to answer any questions.

Terms & Conditions

The following terms and conditions apply to registration in the Project Management Non-Credit Certificate:

Registration Requirements: To register for the Non-Credit Project Management Certificate Program, you must meet at least one of the following four requirements:

  • An undergraduate degree (i.e. bachelor of science); or,
  • Be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree with junior or senior standing; or,
  • Have an associate degree and at least two years of business experience; or,
  • If you have no degree, then at least five years of business experience, preferably at mid-level management or above

Refund and Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration through the Friday before your subscription period begins and will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. No refund is provided for cancelled registrations received after this time frame. Please see the Compassionate Refund/Extension Policy for information on exceptions to this policy. 

Project Management Institute Certification: This program does not automatically grant the PMP, CAPM, or any other project management certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) upon graduation. Though our program will prepare you for those certifications, it is your responsibility to complete all the requirements (which includes education, tests, fees, and experiential hours), as outlined by the PMI, to earn those industry certifications. 

Modality: UW Flexible Option is not a traditional learning experience. We encourage you to review the resources on how the UW Flexible Option works, as well as this short overview of competency-based education. Please note, students are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns with an Enrollment Adviser (608-800-6762) prior to registering for this program.

Course Policies: You acknowledge that you have reviewed all the course policies, which include policies on registration, cancellation, withdrawal, grading, repeat, and more.

LOOKING FOR MORE?

Click the buttons below to check out our SHRM page and our expanded catalog of online courses for more options. 
 

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For questions contact
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Stefanie Stamper

Assistant Director for Noncredit Programs
stampers@uwp.edu
262-595-3208

 

 

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