Portland State University

Program Overview

The Human Resource Management program is for students who want to develop effective human resource management skills, seek professional advancement, and look to bring a distinct body of knowledge back to their organizations.

Choose from a series of ten courses, and tailor your learning to address specific HR training needs or gain a broad knowledge of the field through certificate completion.

Course Topics

  • HR Management
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EE0) Laws and Theory
  • Compensation
  • Labor Relations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Training Design and Evaluation
  • Performance Management
  • Benefits
  • Performance Issues
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Human Resource Information Systems

Certificate Overview
To earn the Certificate of Completion in Human Resource Management, complete four required courses and two additional elective courses.

The Professional Development Center’s instructors are industry experts who share a passion for teaching and collaborative learning. Classes are designed to provide real-world and highly applicable instruction.