 Workforce Planning Specialist Certificate
In the fast changing field of human capital management, it is critical to improve talent management practices and bring a sharper edge to a company's intangible assets. Workforce planning and optimization is becoming increasingly complex. Legislation and regulatory issues, wide variations in employee expertise and skills, employee preferences, mergers and acquisitions, and numerous other factors must all be taken into account. Moreover, today’s fast-changing competitive marketplace means accurate management information is vital to proactive, flexible operation.
Intended Audience
- Human Resource professionals who want to concentrate on their staffing, recruitment, and talent management skills to take their HR career to the next level
- Elective component of the Human Resource Mastery Certificate
Benefits of this certificate
- Gain expertise in a specific area of interest
- Demonstrate knowledge in recruitment, staffing, and retention practices
- Receive tangible recognition for your achievement
- Improved ability to strategically align workforce planning with an organizational goals
- Earn Professional in Human Resource (PHR) adn Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR) re-certification credits
To complete this certificate program, you will take five of the courses listed below. The courses may be taken in any order, but must be completed within one year of your first course. Look for the WPC code which designates courses that apply to the Workforce Planning Specialist Certificate program.
Workforce Planning Courses
30 Contact Hours / 3.0 CEUs
| Courses |
CEUs |
Month(s) Offered |
| Effective Interviewing and Selection Processes (6 hours) |
0.6 |
Apr / Oct |
| HR’s Role in Mergers and Acquisitions (6 hours) |
0.6 |
June |
| Job Descriptions, Analysis, and Evaluation (6 hours) |
0.6 |
Oct |
| The Recruiter as Talent Advisor (6 hours) |
0.6 |
July / Dec |
| Recruiting and Retention Strategies (6 hours) |
0.6 |
Mar / Sept |
| Workforce Planning and Talent Supply Chain (6 hours) |
0.6 |
May / Nov |
Certificate Enrollment Information
Enroll in the Workforce Planning Specialist 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.
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: infocce@umn.edu
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