Advanced Certificate in Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy
Master HR Essentials in Just 9 Credits: Build Your Skills with Albany Law’s Certificate in Human Resources
Are you ready to boost your HR expertise and make a real difference? Albany Law’s online human resources certificate empowers you to quickly build a legal foundation, strategic skills, and practical competencies.
Dive into key employment laws and compliance measures and gain the confidence to navigate complex legal issues with ease. Whether you’re an HR professional seeking legal expertise, a manager transitioning to HR, or a legal professional looking to expand your horizons, this 9-credit certificate in HR empowers you to make a real difference while fitting seamlessly into your schedule. Invest in your future and accelerate your HR journey with Albany Law’s online human resources certificate. Discover how we can help you take your career to the next level.
Why Albany Law’s HR Certificate?
Albany Law’s online 9-credit human resources certificate offers the perfect blend of legal acumen and practical skills without a long-term commitment.
- Master HR Essentials: Gain a solid understanding of key employment laws, regulations, and compliance measures, empowering you to navigate HR confidently and effectively—no legal background required!
- Develop Strategic Skills: Learn to analyze data, make informed decisions, and implement impactful HR strategies that drive organizational success.
- Hone Practical Competencies: With a certificate in HR, you’ll build real-world skills in crucial areas like recruitment, compensation, and employee relations, equipping you to excel in any HR role.
“It’s fantastic to connect with people who have such expertise. It is a great experience for the other students. When you have a class of practicing attorneys and other professionals—some who have been out in the business world for 20, 30 years—it’s a whole different ballgame. Every student is a teacher and it creates a very valuable network.”
Isaac Mamaysky
Potomac Law Group
Professor, Albany Law School
Make an impact and take your HR career to the next level with a certificate in HR. Albany Law’s online human resources certificate will empower you to be a confident, knowledgeable professional. Get ready to tackle real-world challenges and shape the future of organizations across diverse industries.
Lead with confidence as you learn to navigate complex legal issues, draft strategic HR policies, and master compliance measures. Shape thriving workplaces with a culture that develops and retains top talent. This focused certificate in HR, designed by experienced HR practitioners, will give you the essential skills and knowledge for success in a wide variety of roles, including:
- HR Manager
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Compensation & Benefits Specialist
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Training and Development Specialist
Albany Law’s online Human Resources Certificate isn’t about a lengthy degree commitment—it’s about swiftly building your HR expertise and making a real impact. This focused, 9-credit certificate in HR, designed by practicing HR professionals, equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to excel in today’s dynamic workplace.
Deepen your understanding of human resources in our online human resources certificate curriculum that includes courses in:
- Employment Law
- Labor Law & Human Resources: An Introduction to Labor-Management Relations
- Workforce Recruitment, Retention, and Development
- Global Human Resources and the Law
- Workplace Ethics and Compliance
- Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
- Privacy and Technology in the Workplace
- Strategic and Financial Planning and Assessment in HR
- Human Capital Analytics and Workforce Planning
- HR Negotiations
Are you ready to propel your bachelor’s degree into a dynamic HR career? Albany Law’s online human resources certificate empowers you to do just that. This certificate in HR is your springboard to rapid career growth and impactful leadership.
Essential HR skills
Master employment law, talent management, and best practices, allowing you to navigate your HR career and be an impactful leader with confidence.
Practical expertise
Develop data-driven decision-making skills and craft impactful HR initiatives that drive organizational success through dynamic case studies and simulations that mirror real-world challenges.
Flexible format
Learn at your own pace in an online program you can fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. Advance your career without having to sacrifice what’s most important to you.
Prestigious credential
Stand out from the crowd with a valuable certificate from Albany Law, the nation’s oldest independent law school, enhancing your resume and career prospects.
At Albany Law, we offer student clubs and organizations, including the Labor and Employment Law Society , that offer both on-campus and online opportunities for connecting and networking with other Albany Law School students.
Launch a Career in Human Resources at Albany Law
Albany Law’s certificate in human resources empowers you with legal HR foundation, strategic leadership, and a powerful network—conveniently on your schedule. Experience-first curriculum and industry-leading faculty prepare you to excel from day one. Join us and unleash your full potential as an HR leader. Your future starts now.
Accreditation
Albany Law School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the American Bar Association (which accredits only J.D. programs).
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