Professional Certification Test Preparation Courses at the University of Minnesota

In certain fields, it is common for individuals to seek certification by a nationally recognized organization, which grants a credential to those who have met their standards of training and work experience. Certification distinguishes individuals for their mastery of knowledge and also serves to promote career advancement.

We offer courses that help professionals improve knowledge in preparation for examinations required to earn the following certifications:

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
This comprehensive course prepares you for the internationally recognized Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam in just more than 10 weeks. These certifications will allow you to advance your career by being a leader in human resources with a nationally recognized credential.

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Accredited by the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB), the ITIL Foundation Certificate prepares you to become a more valuable IT staff member or manager by teaching you a set of best practices standards for information technology service management.