If you know which courses you need, register today! There is no application process, and you do not need to be admitted to the University. If you are unsure which courses to register for, call Elizabeth Snyder today and create a personal plan to earn a certificate: 503-725-8085 or email snydere@pdx.edu.

In order to earn the Certificate of Completion you must complete the four core courses as well as two elective courses in three years from the beginning of coursework.

• Complete the coursework outlined in the certificate requirements.
• Make a formal request by filling out the online request form.

You do not need to be admitted to Portland State University to take our human resource management courses.

There are three ways to register:

• Go online through the catalog page, register for courses and make an online payment.
• Download the registration form, fill it out, and mail the form with payment to PO Box 1491, Portland, OR 97207.
• Call Registration directly at 503-725-4832.

Tuition is $495 per course, which includes books and materials. If you would like to take the course for credit, an additional fee of $55 per credit will be assessed, or $110 per course.

The HR Management Program is a noncredit program. However, lower-division University credit is available for an additional fee. For an extra $110 per course (two credits), you receive two MGMT 199 credits from the Portland State University School of Business. (You do not need to take courses for credit to earn your Certificate of Completion.)

The main reasons students request credit are:

• Their employers only reimburse courses that are taken for credit.
• They want to apply credits toward a bachelor's degree.

Note: the MGMT 199 credits will likely be accepted as elective credits. If you are interested in this option, check with the institution to which you wish to transfer the credits.

Courses in the Professional Development Center are graded pass/no-pass. If you are taking courses for credit, this grade shows up on your academic transcript. If you are taking noncredit courses, your certificate of completion serves as an indicator that you passed the course.

Our instructors are top managers in local organizations, private consultants, and Portland State University faculty members.

Yes. The Professional Development Center is an HRCI-Authorized Provider certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute to provide continuing education courses for PHR and SPHR recertification credits. Each HR program course is worth 1.8 recertification credits.

No. The PHR Certification is awarded by the Human Resources Certification Institute. To obtain their certification, you need to pass their PHR exam.

Our program is a great way to get quality Human Resource Management training in a short time. Most students complete the program in six months to three years, taking one course at a time.

During the summer, a different option is offered that allows you to complete the program even faster. Six courses are scheduled between June and August; they do not overlap. You can take all six courses and still only be taking one course at a time. Courses are the normal 18 hours in length. Students can enroll in any number of the courses; there is no need to commit to all six. Each course runs two weeks, comprising two Tuesday evenings (6-9pm), two Thursday evenings (6-9pm), and one Saturday (9am-4pm).

Students who have completed the coursework and passed the required five classes to earn the Certificate of Completion should request a printed certificate. We will review the classes and mail your certificate within fourteen days from your request.

Full refunds are offered for cancellations five (5) or more business days prior to the event. Cancellations one to four (1-4) days prior to the course start date incur a $25 processing fee. There are no refunds on the first day of the course or beyond.