This program is designed for individuals in the human resources field, both experienced and newly-assigned, who desire additional training. Topics to be covered range from the technical aspects of administration to the human relations issues surrounding working with a diverse workforce.

There are no required topics; you choose your six seminars from a list of topics that are designed to respond to the ever-changing needs of the field.

The program is offered in Portsmouth and in Manchester. You are required to complete the program within two years. For those wishing to complete the program sooner, sufficient topics are offered each year.

Certification Requirements:

• Completion of six (6) "elective" workshops

Certificate requires completion of six "elective" workshops within a two year period.

To enroll in the Human Resources Certificate program, add the "HR Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops (an additional, one-time, $50 fee).

• Training Design and Delivery | Jan 29 | Portsmouth
• Gender Dynamics in Coaching | Feb 13 | Portsmouth
• Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | Feb 26 & 27 | Manchester
• Stepping Up to Supervisor | March 3 | Portsmouth
• Human Resources 101: Practitioner Skills Workshop | March 4 | Portsmouth
• Facilitation Skills | March 5 | Portsmouth
• Constructive Conversations: How to Foster Open Dialogue | March 10 | Portsmouth
• Creating A Blame-Free and Gossip-Free Work Environment | March 10 | Manchester

Please check the individual enrollment page for each of the following workshops, as they may be impacted by scheduling changes for the Spring 2020 semester:

• 10 Tools to Keep Your Feedback and Conversations on Track
• Getting Along with Difficult People
• Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Communication
• Negotiation Skills for Coaches
• Combating Unconscious Bias
• Employment Strategies for the Next Generation
• Managing Workers' Compensation in NH
• Starting Employees Off Right with Onboarding
• Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence
• Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace
• Appreciative Inquiry: A Strengths-Based Approach to Change
• Train for the Brain: Enhancing, Learning, Engagement, and Retention
• OSHA and NHDOL Health and Safety Regulations
• The Business of Coaching: Get the Results You Want
• Foundations of Supervision
• Change Management Toolkit
• Employee Engagement: Increasing Motivation and Commitment
• Accountability: The Key to Organizational & Individual Success
• Critical Thinking
• Conducting Human Resource and Safety Audits
• Coaching the Woman Executive
• Using People Analytics in Human Resources
• Influencing Behavior in the Workplace: Healthy Attitudes, Strong Results
• Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion

To view the up to date schedule of all business programs, please visit: https://training.unh.edu/upcomingbusinessworkshops 

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