HR Skills: Fundamentals Certificate
The HR Skills™ fundamentals certificate at Loyola University New Orleans consists of courses designed to provide the learner with a solid foundation in the fundamental skills needed to succeed in the field of human resources. With courses focused on hiring, interviewing, onboarding, HR law, and training and development, the HR Skills™ Fundamentals certificate provides training in the skills that help a business run smoothly.
Requirements
No prerequisites or degree requirements to register.
Program Length
The program takes approximately 20 hours to complete. Course materials are available for 365 days upon purchase.
Tuition Costs
Enrollment in the certificate in HR Skills™ fundamentals program costs $349.

Start Loyola’s HR Skills™ certificate at any time.
The HR Skills™ fundamentals certificate is ideal for professionals who are new to human resources, as well as those who supervise employees. You can enroll in Loyola’s certificate at any time, and your course materials are available for up to one year so you can learn at your own pace.
More key features of the program:
- Mobile-friendly and 100% online
- Guidance from subject matter experts
- Badge and credit-awarding
HR Skills™ Fundamentals Curriculum
The HR Skills™ fundamentals curriculum includes eight courses that cover the employee lifecycle from start to finish, including hiring, onboarding, interviews, running meetings, and maintaining legal requirements as an HR professional.
Certificate Courses:
- HR Skills™: The Hiring Process
- HR Skills™: Exit Interviews
- HR Skills™: Onboarding
- HR Skills™: Training and Development
- HR Skills™: Interviewing
- HR Skills™: HR Federal Law
- HR Skills™: Effective Meetings
- HR Skills™: Interpreting Data
Crediting Details:
- IACET CEUs: 2 (Contact Hours: 20 hours)
- HRCI Credits: 18 (Type: General: 18)
- SHRM PDCs: 20
View course descriptions and more information on the certificate purchasing page
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