SDSU's Human Resource Program Helps Build Careers in Growing Industry

Courses begin April 1 in the Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management program offered through San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15.5 percent employment growth in the human resources field between 2012 and 2022, which is faster than the average for all occupations. It equates to 35,400 new jobs for HR training specialists during that time, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The need for HR professionals is further illustrated by the fact that every company – no matter how small or large – must provide human resources functions. Many of those functions have been streamlined, creating a need for professionals who can hire, train, manage, retain, and develop the workforce.

“Not one class goes by that I don’t come into our office and check a manual or policy to see if we can do it better,” said student Kelli Dole, executive assistant to the president & CEO at Awarepoint.

Whether you’re new to HR or an accomplished professional, the HR certificate program through the College of Extended Studies helps you advance your career by acquiring new necessary skills. You can complete all eight courses in the program to earn a certificate, or only take the courses you need.

“I learned how to be more successful in managing difficult situations,” said student Veronica Valdez, human resources manager, Irvine Marriott. “This course was great for showing emphasis on documentation and communication. I always knew it was important to have things in writing, but this course really explains why.”

For more information regarding the human resource certificate program, visit neverstoplearning.net/hr, email lhoward@mail.sdsu.edu, or call (619) 594-2193.

SDSU’s College of Extended Studies reaches out to San Diego, the nation, and the world with a wide variety of lifelong learning opportunities, and more than 50 certificate programs for career advancement. Topics range from contract management, construction, and craft beer, to grant writing, marketing, and human resources. And many programs are available online. The CES also offers one of the largest ESL programs in the U.S. through the American Language Institute; and university-quality courses to students age 50 and better through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Other opportunities include seminars, study abroad, corporate education and access to regular SDSU classes through Open University. For more information or to register, visit neverstoplearning.net or call (619) 265-7378 (SDSU).