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
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CertificateHuman Resource Generalist Certificate
Get up-to-date human resource practices at the technical, operational, and strategic management levels.
Upcoming courses:
- Employee Benefits Practices and Trends | May 12-13, 2026
- Introduction to Human Resource Practices | Jan. 13-14, 2026
- Communicating in the Moment | Jan. 22-23, 2026
$4,400–$4,580 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours -
CertificateOrganization Development Certificate
Reach organizational goals while improving both performance and people as a leader and change agent.
Upcoming courses:
- Lead Successful Team Intervention Strategies | Jan. 21-23, 2026
- Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management | Feb . 17-19, 2026
- Fundamentals of Organization Development | Mar. 3-5, 2026
$4,180 | 5.4 CEUs | 54 contact hours -
CertificateProfessional Train the Trainer Certificate
Determine the best way to improve performance through thoughtful analysis of training needs, skill gaps, and organization goals.
Upcoming courses:
- The Internal Consultant | Feb. 11-12, 2026
- Communicating Across Cultures | Mar. 10-11, 2026
- Assess Training Needs | Mar. 11-13, 2026
$3,400-$3,440 | 4.8 CEUs | 48 contact hours
Courses in this Area of Study
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CourseAllyship: Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Learn how to promote a workplace culture of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance.Next start date:- May 19-20, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseAssess Training Needs
Assess training needs and analyze performance improvement solutions.Next start date:- Mar. 11-13, 2026 | Online
$840.00 | 12.0 hours -
CourseCommunicating in the Moment
Develop your ability to communicate spontaneously.Next start dates:- Jan. 22-23, 2026 | Online
- April 23-24, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseDeliver High-Impact Training
Engage learners and deliver high-impact training.Next start date:- May 5-7, 2026 | Online
$840.00 | 12.0 hours -
CourseDesign and Develop Training Solutions
Use instructional design principles to develop well-designed performance improvement solutions.Next start date:- April 8-10, 2026 | Online
$840.00 | 12.0 hours -
Course$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseEmployee and Labor Relations
Build positive employee relationships.Next start date:- May 26-27, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseEmployee Benefits Practices and Trends
Get a practical introduction to current practices and trends in employee benefits.Next start date:- May 12-13, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseExperienceChange™ Simulation
Participate in the challenge of real-world change in an organization in this dynamic team driven simulation.
Next start dates:- Mar. 26-27, 2026 | Online
- June 16-17, 2026 | Online
$620.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseFundamentals of Organization Development
Adapt your organization’s changing technologies, markets, and challenges.Next start dates:- Mar. 3-5, 2026 | Online
- June 23-25, 2026 | Online
$880.00 | 12.0 hours -
CourseHuman Resources as a Business Partner
Enhance your strategic contributions as an HR professional.Next start date:- Feb. 24-25, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseIn-Depth Coaching: Lead Individual Change Interventions
Coach individuals to peak performance.Next start date:- Apr. 22-24, 2026 | Online
$880.00 | 12.0 hours -
CourseIntroduction to Human Resource Practices
Gain an overview of the most up-to-date human resource practices.Next start date:- Jan. 13-14, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseLead Successful Team Intervention Strategies
Select, design, and facilitate team interventions.Next start dates:- Jan. 21-23, 2026 | Online
- May 20-22, 2026 | Online
$920.00 | 12.0 hours -
CourseLegal 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 date:- Jan. 29-30, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseMeasure Training Results
Create and apply effective training evaluations.Next start date:- April 14-15, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CoursePrinciples of Employee Compensation
Learn the components of an effective compensation system.Next start date:- March 18-19, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseSHRM Certification Prep+
Prepare to earn your SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation.Next start date:- Jan. 20-Mar. 24, 2026 | Online
$1410.00 | 30.0 hours -
Course$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseSuccessfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management
Manage large-scale change.Next start dates:- Feb . 17-19, 2026 | Online
- June 3-5, 2026 | Online
$880.00 | 12.0 hours -
CourseTalent Acquisition: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce
Attract and hire diverse candidates for your organization.Next start date:- April 21-22, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseThe Internal Consultant
Develop credibility and relationships to help your clients find solutions.Next start date:- Feb. 11-12, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseWorkforce Metrics and Analytics
Use data to drive business decisions.Next start date:- April 30-May 1, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseWorkforce Talent Assessment and Planning
Leverage the talent supply chain to plan a successful workforce.Next start date:- Mar. 31-Apr. 1, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours -
CourseWriting Policies and Procedures
Write effective policies and procedures that are easy to understand and apply.Next start dates:- Feb. 26-27, 2026 | Online
- May 26-27, 2026 | Online
$440.00 | 6.0 hours
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