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Gain an end-to-end understanding of modern-day HR practices
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Research continues to show that employees are inextricably linked to organizational success, highlighting the increasingly critical role HR professionals play in today’s dynamic work environment. Job openings are at a historic high, meaning demand for HR managers with the skill set to drive positive business outcomes is soaring. But today’s constantly changing work environment not only requires HR managers to have extensive knowledge of the field; it requires them to become a strategic partner in their organization’s long-term success.
If you are ready to launch or accelerate your career in HR management, Rice University’s Professional Certificate in Human Resources Management will equip you with essential hands-on experience to guide your organization through today’s modern HR landscape and position you to take advantage of opportunities in an in-demand field. The program’s expansive format pairs rigorous curriculum with flexible part-time learning commitment.
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Faculty expertise
Gain unique insights from faculty and guest speakers with expertise in HR management.
Job-ready portfolio
Create a portfolio of talent management strategies, dashboards, reflections and other documentation to share with future employers.
Industry-specific knowledge
Develop must-have knowledge about the future of work; the role of automation, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); creating a performance-driven culture and more.
Application-based learning
Practice high-performance HR techniques, think critically and develop unique perspectives to build the competencies you need to hit the ground running.
Professional development
Prepare to launch or accelerate your career through success coaching, career guidance and mentorship.
Certification
Earn a certificate and 30 continuing education units (CEUs) from Rice, a nationally ranked research university and leading provider of superior, value-based education.
Recognized among the top five educational institution partners of approved college, university and training organizations worldwide by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Identify the roles, responsibilities and requirements of an HR professional. Then, discover how humans work, learn how to navigate an evolving work environment and understand how to build culture around performance.
Performance management and employee relations are key HR functions, but they are also principal components of overall organizational performance. Explore approaches to each that are directly linked to building a high-performance organization.
Employee care is a driver of greater organizational success. Ensure the well-being of your workforce by establishing best practices in ethical leadership, DE&I, change management, professional development, technology and workforce planning.
Discover the complexities of hiring and retention, understand the impact of employee rewards and explore next steps in your career.
Note: Session topics are subject to change at the discretion of Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Both hard and soft skills are needed to succeed in HR management. This program offers you guidance for navigating your career path, from crafting your elevator pitch to perfecting your interview skills. These services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The program support team includes program leaders who help you reach your learning goals. The primary goal is to give you the skills necessary to be prepared for a job in this field; however, job placement is not guaranteed.
Emeritus provides the following career preparation services:
Exercises specific to building your career in HR management include:
Case studies and industry examples will bring program concepts to life, giving you a practical understanding of how to approach the challenges of managing the modern-day workforce.
Learn how Allstate used AI-powered algorithms to help make decisions about organizational change.
Discover how organizations such as Google, Salesforce and Adobe recruit, develop and retain their employees across all stages of the employee life cycle.
Examine how organizations such as Carrier and Jersey Mike's adopted digital strategies to reach new customers and serve existing customers better.
Create DEI policies using best practices from the Society for Human Resource Management.
Learn how organizations like ServiceNow, SAP and LinkedIn use technology for talent management.
Dr. Jeff Frey
VP of innovation, Graduate level educator, Intra/entrepreneur professor of management, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University
Dr. Jeff Frey combines his passion for teaching with his real-world experience in business ownership to bring the past, present and potential for the human side of the future of work to his students. As an entrepreneur, he believes that new venture innovation tech, funding and successful business models are nothing without a strong set of leaders to transform ideas into reality.
Dr. Frey holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Computer Science from Kent State University, an Executive MBA from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University, and a PhD with a concentration in Emotional Intelligence from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
Principal Consultant Talent IQ LLC
Human Resources Manager Amazon
Founder and Principal
Vice president, corporate HR operations
Human capital consultant—HR strategy, technology and innovation
Get recognized! Upon successful completion of this program, Rice grants a certificate of completion to participants. This program is graded as a pass or fail. Participants must receive 75 percent to pass and obtain a certificate of completion.
Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow up with you very shortly.
This is a graded program. You must complete a combination of individual assignments, quizzes, and a final project. Each component carries a certain number of points, and a cumulative score of 75 percent is required to pass and obtain your professional certificate.
The primary objective of this program is to give you the skills you need to be prepared for a job in this field. While eligible participants will receive career coaching and support and may receive introductions to our hiring partners, job placement is not guaranteed.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the “Duration” section and in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
You will divide your learning time between viewing recorded coding demos, and video lectures, contributing to class discussions, completing assignments, projects, and knowledge checks, and attending optional live sessions with industry experts and program leaders.
The program is accessed through the custom learning portal. This portal will give you access to all program-related content such as video lectures, assignments, and discussions. Live sessions will be conducted using a webinar tool.
The video lectures and assignments are accessible weekly throughout the program. In the event you miss a live session, a recording will be made available.
Faculty video lectures are recorded, allowing you to watch these on your own schedule. However, participation in optional live sessions and discussion boards is highly encouraged. Live sessions will give you the opportunity to draw on the coding experience of our industry-experienced program leaders to answer your questions and help reach your learning goals. The discussion boards are also an integral part of the learning experience, giving you and your peers the opportunity to learn together and receive guidance from the moderators.
You can download video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. However, the video lectures are only available for streaming and require an internet connection.
You can communicate with other participants through our learning platform. You will be able to form groups based on your interests and location. A direct messaging feature is also available through the platform.
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what is required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the “Duration” section and in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification of any specific program requirements.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, résumé, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
You will have access to the learning platform and all program materials (videos excluded) for one full year following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
To successfully complete this course/program(me) online, you must have access to a device meeting the minimum requirements, found here. In addition, Microsoft Office or similar product and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts in all programs. Technical programs might have additional tech requirements. Please check the learning platform on the first day of class.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet and video content is not available for download. You can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet and webinars and small group sessions will require an internet connection.
After a participant has withdrawn, they will no longer be able to attend live sessions or 1:1 sessions with course leaders, mentors, or career coaches; submit work for review; or access their program dashboard or curriculum.
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in USD via wire transfer. Please contact your program advisor for more details.
Participants who would like to cancel their enrollment should email programsupport@emeritus.org or visit the “Support” tab in the learning platform to obtain a copy of the Withdrawal Request Form. This form must be submitted by midnight UTC of the last day of the trial period to be eligible for a full refund. No cancellations will be processed unless this form is received. Refunds will be issued within 30 days after the effective date of withdrawal or dismissal.
Participants have the option to request a deferral to a future cohort within the first 30 days from their program start date. Cohort changes may be made only once per enrollment and are subject to the availability of cohorts and scheduled at the discretion of Emeritus. Participants who would like to defer their enrollment should email programsupport@emeritus.org or visit the “Support” tab in the learning platform to obtain a copy of the Deferral Request Form.
After a participant has withdrawn, they will no longer be able to attend live sessions or 1:1 sessions with course leaders, mentors, or career coaches; submit work for review; or access their program dashboard or curriculum.
Participants who would like to cancel their enrollment should email programsupport@emeritus.org or visit the “Support” tab in the learning platform to obtain a copy of the Withdrawal Request Form. This form must be submitted by midnight UTC of the last day of the trial period to be eligible for a full refund. No cancellations will be processed unless this form is received. Refunds will be issued within 30 days after the effective date of withdrawal or dismissal.
Participants have the option to request a deferral to a future cohort within the first 30 days from their program start date. Cohort changes may be made only once per enrollment and are subject to the availability of cohorts and scheduled at the discretion of Emeritus. Participants who would like to defer their enrollment should email programsupport@emeritus.org or visit the “Support” tab in the learning platform to obtain a copy of the Deferral Request Form.
Flexible payment options available.