Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations

More than ever before, finding, keeping and developing employee talent is a huge challenge for every organization. As multiple factors continue to shape and accelerate workforce development today, it takes a skills-based approach to build and manage a diverse and engaged talent pool that ensures that a business or organization will thrive.
Learn the foundations of recruiting, selecting, developing, and rewarding employees through our Human Resources and Employment Relations certificate program. This graduate-level, five-course certificate prepares professionals to gain theoretical and practical expertise to create an ethical and productive work environment.
Successful certificate program students come from a variety of backgrounds and undergraduate degrees. The certificate is an excellent specialization for students who are currently pursuing a Quinlan graduate degree, professionals with a business degree, or any professional who needs to understand employment processes and the legal implications of attracting, retaining, and motivating employees.

The HRER certificate is ideal for professionals and current Quinlan graduate students looking to widen their skillset, create a more just working environment, and improve collaboration with human resources professionals.

The certificate may also position you for a variety of HR-related careers.
Specific job options include: Human resources manager or generalist, Performance management, Talent acquisition, Development and training
Compensation and benefits

Application requirements for the Human Resources and Employment Relations Certificate include:
Official Transcripts
Resume/CV
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL (IBT) - 90