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
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    Human Resource Generalist Certificate

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

    Upcoming courses:
    • ExperienceChange™ Simulation | June 17-18, 2025
    • Fundamentals of Organization Development | June 24-26, 2025
    • Strategic Talent Management | June 26-27, 2025
    $4,400–$4,580 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours
  • Organization Development Certificate - Professional Development tile
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    Organization Development Certificate

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

    Upcoming courses:
    • ExperienceChange™ Simulation | June 17-18, 2025
    • Fundamentals of Organization Development | June 24-26, 2025
    • Fundamentals of Organization Development | Sept. 3-5, 2025
    $4,180 | 5.4 CEUs | 54 contact hours
  • Professional Train the Trainer Certificate - Professional Development tile
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    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:
    $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
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    Allyship: Creating an Inclusive Workplace

    Learn how to promote a workplace culture of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance.
    Next start dates:
    • Nov. 18-19, 2025 | Online
    • May 19-20, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Assess Training Needs - Professional Development course tile
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    Assess Training Needs

    Assess training needs and analyze performance improvement solutions.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 17-19, 2025 | Online
    • Mar. 11-13, 2026 | Online
    $840.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Communicating in the Moment - Professional Development course tile
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    Communicating in the Moment

    Develop your ability to communicate spontaneously.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 7-8, 2025 | Online
    • Nov. 12-13, 2025 | Online
    • Jan. 22-23, 2026 | Online
    • April 23-24, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Deliver High-Impact Training - Professional Development course tile
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    Deliver High-Impact Training

    Engage learners and deliver high-impact training.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 28-30, 2025 | Online
    • May 5-7, 2026 | Online
    $840.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Design and Develop Training Solutions - Professional Development course tile
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    Design and Develop Training Solutions

    Use instructional design principles to develop well-designed performance improvement solutions.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 22-24, 2025 | Online
    • April 8-10, 2026 | Online
    $840.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Design On-Boarding Programs - Professional Development course tile
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    Design On-Boarding Programs

    Start new hires off right.
    Next start dates:
    • Nov. 6-7, 2025 | Online
    • May 6-7, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Employee and Labor Relations - Professional Development course tile
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    Employee and Labor Relations

    Build positive employee relationships.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 16-17, 2025 | Online
    • May 26-27, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Employee Benefits Practices and Trends - Professional Development course tile
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    Employee Benefits Practices and Trends

    Get a practical introduction to current practices and trends in employee benefits.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 28-29, 2025 | Online
    • May 12-13, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • ExperienceChange™ Simulation - Professional Development course tile
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    ExperienceChange™ Simulation

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

    Next start dates:
    • June 17-18, 2025 | Online
    • Nov. 4-5, 2025 | Online
    • Mar. 26-27, 2026 | Online
    $620.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Fundamentals of Organization Development - Professional Development course tile
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    Fundamentals of Organization Development

    Adapt your organization’s changing technologies, markets, and challenges.
    Next start dates:
    • June 24-26, 2025 | Online
    • Sept. 3-5, 2025 | Online
    • Nov. 12-14, 2025 | Online
    • Mar. 3-5, 2026 | Online
    $880.00 | 12.0 hours
  • HR Certification Test Prep - Professional Development course tile
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    HR Certification Test Prep

    Participate in the SHRM Learning System with your human resource colleagues to prepare you for SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 16-Nov. 18, 2025 | Online
    • Jan. 20-Mar. 24, 2026 | Online
    $1410.00 | 30.0 hours
  • Human Resources as a Business Partner - Professional Development course tile
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    Human Resources as a Business Partner

    Enhance your strategic contributions as an HR professional.
    Next start dates:
    • July 29-30, 2025 | Online
    • Feb. 24-26, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • In-Depth Coaching: Lead Individual Change Interventions - Professional Development course tile
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    In-Depth Coaching: Lead Individual Change Interventions

    Coach individuals to peak performance.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 23-25, 2025 | Online
    • Dec. 3-5, 2025 | Online
    • Apr. 22-24, 2026 | Online
    $880.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Introduction to Human Resource Practices - Professional Development course tile
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    Introduction to Human Resource Practices

    Gain an overview of the most up-to-date human resource practices.
    Next start date:
    • Information coming soon
    Cost TBA | 6.0 hours
  • Investigations and Documentation - Professional Development course tile
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    Investigations and Documentation

    Get the information you need to support your HR decisions.
    Next start dates:
    • Sep. 30-Oct. 1, 2025 | Online
    • Jan. 29-30, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Lead Successful Team Intervention Strategies - Professional Development course tile
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    Lead Successful Team Intervention Strategies

    Select, design, and facilitate team interventions.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 14-16, 2025 | Online
    • Jan. 21-23, 2026 | Online
    • May 20-22, 2026 | Online
    $920.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Legal Issues for Human Resources - Professional Development course tile
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    Legal Issues for Human Resources

    Understand the legal aspects of human resources.
    Next start date:
    • Information coming soon
    Cost TBA | 6.0 hours
  • Measure Training Results - Professional Development course tile
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    Measure Training Results

    Create and apply effective training evaluations.
    Next start dates:
    • Dec. 4-5, 2025 | Online
    • April 14-15, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Principles of Employee Compensation - Professional Development course tile
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    Principles of Employee Compensation

    Learn the components of an effective compensation system.
    Next start dates:
    • Sept. 9-10, 2025 | Online
    • March 18-19, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Strategic Talent Management - Professional Development course tile
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    Strategic Talent Management

    Invest in talent.

    Next start dates:
    • June 26-27, 2025 | Online
    • Nov. 4-5, 2025 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management - Professional Development course tile
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    Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management

    Manage large-scale change.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 7-9, 2025 | Online
    • Feb . 17-19, 2026 | Online
    • June 3-5, 2026 | Online
    $880.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Talent Acquisition: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce - Professional Development course tile
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    Talent Acquisition: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce

    Attract and hire diverse candidates for your organization.
    Next start dates:
    • Aug. 5-6, 2025 | Online
    • April 21-22, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • The Internal Consultant - Professional Development course tile
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    The Internal Consultant

    Develop credibility and relationships to help your clients find solutions.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 30-31, 2025 | Online
    • Feb. 11-12, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Workforce Metrics and Analytics - Professional Development course tile
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    Workforce Metrics and Analytics

    Use data to drive business decisions.
    Next start dates:
    • Dec. 2-3, 2025 | Online
    • April 30-May 1, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Workforce Talent Assessment and Planning - Professional Development course tile
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    Workforce Talent Assessment and Planning

    Leverage the talent supply chain to plan a successful workforce.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 21-22, 2025 | Online
    • Mar. 31-Apr. 1, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Writing Policies and Procedures - Professional Development course tile
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    Writing Policies and Procedures

    Write effective policies and procedures that are easy to understand and apply.
    Next start dates:
    • Oct. 16-17, 2025 | Online
    • Dec. 10-11, 2025 | Online
    • Feb. 26-27, 2026 | Online
    • May 26-27, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours

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Shanta Bhoelai, enrollment advisor

Shanta Bhoelai

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