Certificate in Human Resources Management
(Autumn, UW Campus, Seattle)
Developed in partnership with the Foster School of Business

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Next program starts: Autumn 2010

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Program Orientation (highly recommended for registered students), Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m., UW Seattle campus.

Interested in taking a single class? Some courses (designated by a Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis below) may be open on a space-available basis to professionals who are not seeking the certificate. See Single-Course Enrollment for details.

Classes meet two evenings per week in on the UW Seattle campus.

Autumn Courses

Compensation and Reward SystemsClass is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (8 sessions) Mondays, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 12-Nov. 30, 2009; $549; 2.4 CEUs.

Instructor: Judy Clark

This course provides an in-depth investigation of the relationship between compensation, reward systems and performance review. Topics include:

  • Compensation plan structure and design
  • Job pricing and salary surveys
  • Incentive compensation systems and non-economic rewards
  • Development of criteria and standards for performance review
  • Linking pay plans to strategic/business objectives
  • Effective appraisal systems and how to link them to management objectives and compensation

How to sign up for single-course enrollment in this course

Workforce PlanningClass is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (8 sessions) Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 7-Dec. 2, 2009 (no class Nov. 25); $549; 2.4 CEUs. Instructor: Lorelee Bauer

This course provides an intensive introduction to strategic staffing and workforce planning. Topics include:

  • The HR Manager's role in strategic staffing/workforce planning
  • The impact of the changing demographics of today's applicants/employees -- generation x, millennial, approaching retirement, cultural and ethnic diversity etc.
  • Multiple recruiting venues
  • Write and critique job descriptions/position profiles
  • A variety of selection tools
  • The phases of the employment life cycle

How to sign up for single-course enrollment in this course

Winter Courses

Training and Staff DevelopmentClass is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (8 sessions) Mondays, 6-9 p.m., Jan. 11-March 15, 2010 & Feb. 17, 2010 plus Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 (No class on Jan. 18, 25 or Feb. 15), $549; 2.4 CEUs.

Instructor: Linda Callecod

This course explores the training "Best Practices" of leading industries, and provides strategies and tactics for managing training and staff development. You will build skills in understanding, performing and leading the development, creation, implementation, and management of an effective training and development program. Topics include:

  • Needs and skills assessments
  • Techniques
  • Evaluation criteria
  • Corporate positioning for increased resources
  • Instructional design
  • Setting training objectives
  • Developing a sample training plan

How to sign up for single-course enrollment in this course

BenefitsClass is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (8 sessions) Wednesdays, 6-9pm, Jan. 13-Mar. 10, 2010, (No class Feb. 17); $549; 24 contact hours; 2.4 CEUs

Instructor: Giselle Sampson

This course provides an intensive overview of employee benefits, including characteristics of life, disability, health care and retirement plans. Topics include:

  • Cost of benefits
  • Statutory coverages
  • Design of medical benefit programs
  • Funding employee benefit plans
  • Employee benefit rights
  • Tax considerations
  • Current issues in employee benefits

How to sign up for single-course enrollment in this course

Spring Courses

HR as Business PartnerClass is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (9 sessions) Mondays, 6-9 p.m., April 5-June 7, 2010 (No class on May 31); $549; 2.7 CEUs.

Instructor: Michael Walters

This course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of the human resources professional and the HR function as a strategic business partner within an organization. Topics include:

  • The development of the HR manager's role from tactical personnel manager to strategic business partner
  • The HR manager's various roles in organizations of various sizes
  • HR's role in developing systems and organizational structure
  • Overview of business fundamentals, risk management, metrics and ROI (return on investment) principles
  • Performance management and review processes
  • Key ethical issues for the HR manager

How to sign up for single-course enrollment in this course

Employee RelationsClass is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (10 sessions) Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., April 7-May 26, 2010, $549; 2.4 CEUs.

Instructors: Maureen Ryan

This course emphasizes employment laws and practical skills for managing the employee relations function. Topics include:

  • Anti-discrimination laws governing the employment relationship
  • Investigation of discrimination and whistleblower complaints
  • Progressive discipline
  • Labor relations
  • Workplace privacy and testing
  • Employee handbooks
  • State and federal employment laws governing the need for family and medical leave

How to sign up for single-course enrollment in this course