
About the Human Resources Management Certificate Program
This flexible certificate program is ideal for both seasoned HR professionals and those newly stepping into the field who are seeking to broaden their expertise. Participants can tailor their learning experience by selecting six workshops from a robust menu of timely and relevant topics—ranging from core administrative functions to the complex interpersonal dynamics of managing a diverse and evolving workforce.
With workshops offered in Portsmouth, Manchester, and live online via Zoom, the program is designed to fit your schedule and learning preferences. You’ll have up to two years to complete the certificate, though many participants choose to finish sooner thanks to the wide selection of offerings available each year.
Certificate Requirements
To earn your Human Resources Management certificate:
- Complete six (6) elective workshops listed in the schedule below
- Complete all courses within a two year period
- Formally enroll in the Human Resources Certificate program. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "HR Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any elective workshop. An additional, one-time $50 fee will apply.
Upcoming Workshops
- Why do you have to be like that? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes your Buttons | June 10 | Portsmouth
- NEW! Compensation 101: Let's Build a Flexible Rewards and Recognition Program | June 12 | Live Online
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | June 13 | Live Online
- Stepping up to Supervisor | June 17 | Portsmouth
- Enhancing Performance and Accountability | June 18 | Manchester
- NEW! Uncover Your Leadership Identity & Evaluate Your Impact with Personalized AI Insights | June 18 | Live Online
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | June 20 | Live Online
- The Power of Peer Coaching: Principles and Effective Practices | July 16 | Portsmouth
- The Actor's Approach to Authentic Communication | July 24 | Portsmouth
- How to Build & Sustain Successful Internship Programs | September 9 | Manchester
- Project Management for HR Professionals | September 10 | Manchester
- The Actor's Approach to Authentic Communication | September 18 | Manchester
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | September 24 | Portsmouth
- Foundations of Supervision | September 25 | Portsmouth
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | September 26 | Live Online
- Human Resources 101: Practitioner Skills Workshop | October 2 | Portsmouth
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | October 9 | Portsmouth
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | October 10 | Portsmouth
- Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace | October 17 | Portsmouth
- HR Leadership | October 23 | Live Online
- Why Do You Have to be Like That? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes Your Buttons | October 23 | Portsmouth
- Constructive Feedback: How to Deliver Feedback That Results in Change and Builds Relationships | October 24 | Portsmouth
- New Hire Orientation and Onboarding Excellence | October 28 | Portsmouth
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | November 4 | Portsmouth
- Powerful Presentations: Tips and Tools for Developing Content and Confidence | November 5 | Portsmouth
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | December 3 | Manchester
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | December 4 | Live Online
- Navigating the Future: Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know
- SHRM Certification Test Prep
- Human Resources 101: Practitioner Skills Workshop
- Managing Workplace Accommodation, Leave, and Workers' Comp Challenges
- HR Leadership
- Workplace Safety and Health Programs
- Lifecycle of Internal Workplace Investigations
- AI and Human Resources: Leveraging Opportunities and Managing Risks
- Networking: Building Relationships and Creating Value
- New Hire Orientation and Onboarding Excellence
- Compensation 101: Building a Flexible Competitive Compensation Program
- Talent Retention: A Plan for All Seasons
- Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth
- Project Management for HR Professionals
- Unlocking Potential: A Holistic Approach to Talent Development
- Behavioral Interviewing
- How to Make Your Feedback Conversations Get Results and Grow Your Relationships
- Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace
- Appreciative Inquiry: A Strengths-Based Approach to Change
- Change Management Toolkit
- Conflict Resolution through Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Training Design & Delivery: Assessment through Evaluation
- Why Do You Have to Be Like That? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes Your Buttons
- Constructive Conversations: How to Foster Open Dialogue
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Engagement: Increasing Motivation and Commitment
- Facilitation Skills
- Foundations of Supervision
- Influencing Behavior in the Workplace: Healthy Attitudes, Strong Results
- Stepping Up to Supervisor
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence
- Creating A Blame-Free and Gossip-Free Work Environment
- Implicit Bias: Awareness and Response to Mitigate Impact

Real Experiences. Real Impact.
"This workshop helped me to realize what I wanted in an organization in terms of employee engagement and a supervisor. It also taught me more about what I wanted to provide to others as a leader and was the catalyst for me making a much-needed shift in my career."
Frequently Asked Questions
Each individual workshop varies in cost. You may view the tuition price of each workshop by following the links above. Payment when registering can be completed on a class-to-class basis, or all together. There is also a one time $50 certificate administration fee.
Select your workshop(s) above and continue to "Enroll Now." Follow the steps provided to register for the workshop and reserve your seat. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops.
We highly recommend registering for these workshops early as they tend to fill up. Some workshops may have limited seats/spots available. Enrollment may close up to five days prior to the workshop start date.
You may view the location of each workshop above and/or when registering for a workshop. Specific directions to the workshop location will be provided upon registration or can be found here.
If the workshop you are registering for is listed as "Live Online," the workshop will take place in a live virtual format via Zoom. More information will be provided upon registration.
For specific information and necessary materials, please view the individual workshop page for the workshop you would like to register for. You may be required to have certain materials and/or applications downloaded to participate in the workshop. Reminders about this will be provided via email upon registration. You may also contact us with any questions.
This may be due to the workshop being at maximum capacity, canceled, or not currently scheduled. We recommend checking back routinely for updates. You may also contact us for further information.
CONTACT:
Stacey Boyle, Senior Program Manager
(603) 862-4301
stacey.boyle@unh.edu