Empower People and Organizations Alike

Are you seeking a career with growth potential in which you empower people on a daily basis? Do you want to play a more strategic role to shape or lead a 21st century workforce?

If you answered "Yes" to either question, the University of Minnesota has a portfolio of programs that may be just the fuel you need to accelerate your career. 

Certificates in this Area of Study

  • Human Resource Generalist Certificate - Professional Development tile
    Certificate

    Human Resource Generalist Certificate

    Get up-to-date human resource practices at the technical, operational, and strategic management levels.

    Upcoming courses:
    • Introduction to Human Resource Practices | July 21-22, 2026
    • Talent Acquisition: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce | Aug. 4-5, 2026
    • ExperienceChange™ Simulation | Aug. 11-12, 2026
    $4,400–$4,580 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours
  • Organization Development Certificate - Professional Development tile
    Certificate

    Organization Development Certificate

    Reach organizational goals while improving both performance and people as a leader and change agent.

    Upcoming courses:
    • ExperienceChange™ Simulation | Aug. 11-12, 2026
    • Fundamentals of Organization Development | Sept. 2-4, 2026
    • In-Depth Coaching: Lead Individual Change Interventions | Sept. 22-24, 2026
    $4,180 | 5.4 CEUs | 54 contact hours
  • Professional Train the Trainer Certificate - Professional Development tile
    Certificate

    Professional Train the Trainer Certificate

    Determine the best way to improve performance through thoughtful analysis of training needs, skill gaps, and organization goals.

    Upcoming courses:
    • Communicating Across Cultures | Sept. 10-11, 2026
    • Assess Training Needs | Sept. 16-18, 2026
    • Communicating Across Cultures | Oct. 13-14, 2026
    $3,400-$3,440 | 4.8 CEUs | 48 contact hours

Courses in this Area of Study

  • Allyship: Creating an Inclusive Workplace - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Allyship: Creating an Inclusive Workplace

    Learn how to promote a workplace culture of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance.
    Next start dates:
    • Nov. 17-18, 2026 | Online
    • May 18-19, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Assess Training Needs - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Assess Training Needs

    Assess training needs and analyze performance improvement solutions.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 16-18, 2026 | Online
    • Mar. 10-12, 2027 | Online
    $840.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Communicating in the Moment - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Communicating in the Moment

    Develop your ability to communicate spontaneously.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 6-7, 2026 | Online
    • Nov. 12-13, 2026 | Online
    • Jan. 21-22, 2027 | Online
    • April 22-23, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Deliver High-Impact Training - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Deliver High-Impact Training

    Engage learners and deliver high-impact training.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 27-29, 2026 | Online
    • May 25-27, 2027 | Online
    $840.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Design and Develop Training Solutions - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Design and Develop Training Solutions

    Use instructional design principles to develop well-designed performance improvement solutions.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 21-23, 2026 | Online
    • April 7-9, 2027 | Online
    $840.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Design On-Boarding Programs - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Design On-Boarding Programs

    Start new hires off right.
    Next start dates:
    • Nov. 5-6, 2026 | Online
    • June 3-4, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Employee and Labor Relations - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Employee and Labor Relations

    Build positive employee relationships.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 27-28, 2026 | Online
    • April 29-30, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Employee Benefits Practices and Trends - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Employee Benefits Practices and Trends

    Get a practical introduction to current practices and trends in employee benefits.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 22-23, 2026 | Online
    • April 20-21, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • ExperienceChange™ Simulation - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    ExperienceChange™ Simulation

    Participate in the challenge of real-world change in an organization in this dynamic team driven simulation.

    Next start dates:
    • Aug. 11-12, 2026 | Online
    • Nov. 12-13, 2026 | Online
    • Mar. 25-26, 2027 | Online
    • June 10-11, 2027 | Online
    $800.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Fundamentals of Organization Development - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Fundamentals of Organization Development

    Adapt your organization’s changing technologies, markets, and challenges.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 2-4, 2026 | Online
    • Nov. 18-20, 2026 | Online
    • Mar. 2-4, 2027 | Online
    • June 22-24, 2027 | Online
    $880.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Human Resources as a Business Partner - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Human Resources as a Business Partner

    Enhance your strategic contributions as an HR professional.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 24-25, 2026 | Online
    • Feb. 23-24, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • In-Depth Coaching: Lead Individual Change Interventions - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    In-Depth Coaching: Lead Individual Change Interventions

    Coach individuals to peak performance.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 22-24, 2026 | Online
    • Dec. 2-4, 2026 | Online
    • April 21-23, 2027 | Online
    $880.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Introduction to Human Resource Practices - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Introduction to Human Resource Practices

    Gain an overview of the most up-to-date human resource practices.
    Next start dates:
    • July 21-22, 2026 | Online
    • January 12-13, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Lead Successful Team Intervention Strategies - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Lead Successful Team Intervention Strategies

    Select, design, and facilitate team interventions.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 14-16, 2026 | Online
    • Jan. 13-15, 2027 | Online
    • May 19-21, 2027 | Online
    $920.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Legal Issues for Employment: Management, Documentation, and Workplace Investigations - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Legal Issues for Employment: Management, Documentation, and Workplace Investigations

    Gain the legal knowledge and skills to make confident, defensible HR decisions and navigate workplace investigations with confidence.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 29-30, 2026 | Online
    • Mar. 17-18, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Measure Training Results - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Measure Training Results

    Create and apply effective training evaluations.
    Next start dates:
    • Dec. 3-4, 2026 | Online
    • April 13-14, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Principles of Employee Compensation - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Principles of Employee Compensation

    Learn the components of an effective compensation system.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 15-16, 2026 | Online
    • Feb. 10-11, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Strategic Talent Management - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Strategic Talent Management

    Invest in talent.

    Next start dates:
    • Nov. 3-4, 2026 | Online
    • May 11-12, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management

    Manage large-scale change.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 6-8, 2026 | Online
    • Feb. 16-18, 2027 | Online
    • June 2-4, 2027 | Online
    $880.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Talent Acquisition: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Talent Acquisition: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce

    Attract and hire diverse candidates for your organization.
    Next start dates:
    • Aug. 4-5, 2026 | Online
    • Jan. 28-29, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • The Internal Consultant - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    The Internal Consultant

    Develop credibility and relationships to help your clients find solutions.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 29-30, 2026 | Online
    • May 5-6, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Workforce Metrics and Analytics - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Workforce Metrics and Analytics

    Use data to drive business decisions.
    Next start dates:
    • Dec. 1-2, 2026 | Online
    • June 15-16, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Workforce Talent Assessment and Planning - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Workforce Talent Assessment and Planning

    Leverage the talent supply chain to plan a successful workforce.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 20-21, 2026 | Online
    • Mar. 23-24, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Writing Policies and Procedures - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Writing Policies and Procedures

    Write effective policies and procedures that are easy to understand and apply.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 15-16, 2026 | Online
    • Dec. 9-10, 2026 | Online
    • Feb. 25-26, 2027 | Online
    • May 25-26, 2027 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours

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