Preparing for a career in human resource management can be an exciting and rewarding next step in your professional and personal life. It’s a growing career field with entry-level and management opportunities in business, non-profit organizations and government. Whether you’re just starting out in Human Resources, or are a seasoned professional, the Fundamentals of Human Resources Management professional certificate program has something for you. 

Learn from acknowledged HR executives who bring practical and critical concepts to the classroom from virtually all aspects of business operations.  Our instructors are familiar with industry, government, education and non-profit organizations. You may be currently practicing in the HR field without formal education or training in the work you do. Perhaps you are not in the field, but desire to become a part of this growing and challenging world of working with the valuable asset of organizational life … its people. If so, inquire today into the opportunities for learning that a certificate program such as this can provide for you.

The HR Certificate was developed under the tutelage of highly professional and respected practitioners in the field, the program provides the essentials for a thorough understanding of the principles and realities of day-to-day human resources activities. 

What Does The Course Include?

The Human Resources Management Certificate is an intensive 12-week course exploring the major areas with the field of human resources.  This survey course exposes participants to all of the major facets of operation within the field.  Topics include:

• State and federal labor laws
• Recruitment and selection
• Performance management
• Compensation
• Employee relations
• Harassment
• Benefits
• Cost control
• Reporting
• Health/safety, and
• Labor relations and collective bargaining

About the Instructor of the Human Resources Management Certificate Course

Jeanette Scott has extensive “hands-on” experience in the employee services arena.  Ms. Scott is skilled at creating an environment conducive to positive employee relations while minimizing financial risk.  She has conducted numerous trainings on HR procedures, safety, and harassment.  Her deep knowledge of employment challenges within a manufacturing and distribution environment brings to students a wealth of knowledge.  Her reputation speaks for itself with three decades of progressive skill development, consistency and strong job performance at one employer:  Merle Norman Cosmetics headquartered in Los Angeles.  During 2011, Ms. Scott teamed with highly esteemed instructor, Art Hershey, to hone her skills – especially pertaining to the HR Certificate program at LMU Extension.  In 2012, Jeanette expanded the outreach of her significant skills through founding an on-line advisory service to software firms.  Ms. Scott is currently pursuing an MBA.  Her credits also include the Human Resources Management Certificate from LMU.  

Do You Have Questions?

Please send an email to acc@lmu.edu or phone 310-338-2812.

Who Should Participate?

This program is ideal for those who already work in the area of human resources and want to stay current with the latest best practices. It is also ideal for those who hold a degree in another area of study and want to increase their knowledge base. And it’s right for those who are just establishing their career or want a career change.

Program Benefits

In a relatively short time, students are given the information to apply skills, knowledge and abilities in core human resource functions such as record keeping, compensation and benefits administration, and staffing procedures in an organization. Participants are given the knowledge of human resources management to:

• Identify and deal with employee relations issues
• Communicate effectively in a work environment
• Understand employment laws and labor relations
• Facilitate hiring, supervising and training within a human resources department

How To Enroll

To enroll into the Human Resources Management Certificate please click here. 

Online Advanced Human Resources Management Certificate

The Online Advanced Human Resources Management Certificate is on a brief hiatus. For information about the Advanced Human Resources Certificate please email acc@lmu.edu or phone 310 338 2812.

General Information

Required Coursework and Schedule.  Classes meet in the evenings during the Fall and Spring semesters. Students must complete a total of 4.0 semester hours in coursework with a letter grade of 'B-' or higher in each course to recieve a certificate of completion. Click here for course descriptions and scheduling. Click here to see what classes are currently being offered in the course catalog.

Course and program requirements, schedules and tuition are subject to change; and additional fees may be incurred for books and materials. Please check the Web site or contact LMU Extension for updated information. Click here to review all policies prior to enrollment.