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In the rapidly changing field of human resources it is crucial for a human resource generalist to acquire the necessary skills in relationship building and working at a strategic management level. This certificate program covers important topics in employee labor relations, facilitating work groups, HR metrics and technology, investigation and documentation, succession planning, and strategic HR planning. Both HRG I and II courses are designed to provide the HR practitioner with the competencies needed for success as an HR Generalist. It is recommended that you complete the HRG I certificate before you complete the HRG II certificate, but they may be taken in any order.

Intended Audience

  • Recommended for those seeking entry-to mid-level positions in HR
  • Recommended for those completing the HRG I Certificate program 
  • Designed for those working in the field of HR, as well as professionals with business skills wishing to change careers.
  • Required component of  the Human Resource Mastery Certificate
  • Elective component of Management Mastery and Supervision Mastery Certificates 

Benefits of this certificate

  • Gain expertise in a specific area of interest
  • Demonstrate knowledge in human resource functions at the strategic management level
  • Receive tangible recognition for your achievement
  • Document on-going professional development activities
  • Improved ability to integrate HR practices with organizational goals
  • Earn Professional in Human Resource (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR) re-certification credits

To complete this certificate program, you will take five courses from the list below. The courses may be taken in any order, but must be completed within one year of your first course. Look for the HR2 code which designates courses that apply to the Human Resource Generalist II Certificate. There is a one-time $35 certificate enrollment fee.  

Human Resource Generalist II Certificate Courses

30 contact hours / 3.0 CEUs

Courses CEUs   Month(s) Offered
Employee and Labor Relations (6 hours)  0.6 Jan / Sept
Facilitating Work Groups (6 hours)  0.6 Feb / Aug
The Human Resource Audit (6 hours)  0.6 July / Dec
Investigations and Documentation (6 hours)  0.6 March / Oct
Strategic Analysis, Metrics, and HR Technology (6 hours)  0.6 May / Nov
Strategic Human Resource Planning (6 hours)  0.6 April / Dec

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Certificate Enrollment Information
Enroll in the Human Resource Generalist II Certificate program now or call us at 612-624-4000 to speak to an Information Center Learner Representative. There is a one-time $35 enrollment fee to enroll in the certificate program. Individuals enrolled in a certificate program are entitled to a $20 discount off course fees. Click here to enroll in the Human Resource Generalist II Certificate program.

Accelerated certificate registration option available
Accelerate the completion of your certificate. Register for all courses in the Human Resource Generalist II Certificate in one easy transaction and complete the certificate in four months using the daytime course option. In addition, you pay only $1,850 for this 30-hour certificate; a savings of $125. Select "View Courses/Register Now" from above, and select the accelerated registration option for more information and how to register.

Additional Information
For more information on this or any other certificate program please contact the College of Continuing Education Information Center:

Phone: 612-624-4000
E-mail: cceinfo@umn.edu