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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) and 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. There is a one-time $35 certificate enrollment fee.  

Workforce Planning Certificate Courses

30 Contact Hours / 3.0 CEUs

Courses CEUs   Month(s) Offered
Effective Interviewing and Selection Processes (6 hours) 0.6 Apr / Oct
Job Descriptions, Analysis, and Evaluation (6 hours) 0.6 Feb / Aug
The Recruiter as Talent Advisor (6 hours) 0.6 July / Dec
Recruiting and Retention Strategies (6 hours) 0.6 Mar / Sept
Succession Planning (6 hours) 0.6 April
Workforce Planning and Talent Supply Chain (6 hours) 0.6 May / Nov

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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. Click here to enroll in the Workforce Planning Specialist Certificate program.

Accelerated Certificate option available
Accelerate the completion of your certificate. Register for all the courses in the Workforce Planning Specialist Certificate in one easy transaction and complete the certificate in four to six 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