Prepare for career advancement and to play a vital role in today’s global organizations with our Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management online program. This dynamic program sharpens your ability to perform core HR competencies, including strategic planning, recruitment, career development, union relations, diversity and more. For program requirements, course descriptions and other info check out the Human Resource Management Certificate catalog page.
Disclaimer: The online version of this graduate certificate is not eligible for any type of tuition waiver.
Tuition & Aid
UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.
Tuition Estimates
Online
$4,005*
*These numbers represent an estimate of the in-state tuition cost for this program and do not include fees. To get an estimate of the full cost of attendance check out the cost of attendance page and/or use the tuition calculator.
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Admissions
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Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
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Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Human Resources Specialists
Bright OutlookRecruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
Median Annual Wage
$75,940
Wage Range
$47,180 – $128,720
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Human Resources Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Median Annual Wage
$149,280
Wage Range
$88,200 – $267,810
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Post-secondary certificate
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Bright OutlookDesign objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
Median Annual Wage
$102,440
Wage Range
$74,370 – $159,860
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for terminatio
Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
Median Annual Wage
$50,610
Wage Range
$37,340 – $68,280
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Bright OutlookApply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and deve
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Median Annual Wage
$193,950
Wage Range
$79,010 – $247,220
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Doctoral degree, Some college, no degree
Social and Human Service Assistants
Bright OutlookAssist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist
Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
Median Annual Wage
$45,930
Wage Range
$34,200 – $63,290
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, Some college, no degree
