Student Experience

Support for Students in our Certificate Programs

Once you are admitted to one of our certificate programs, you will have the option to work with our student success coach. The coach is here to help you through the enrollment process, and develop a custom program plan based on your preferred academic timeline. Once you're taking courses the success coach will ensure you're aware of the academic resources available to you, and will be present to help you stay on-track with course assignments. 

We know life happens particularly for adult and professional learners who have many variables impacting their lives. If a life event requires you to adjust your academic plans, the student success coach is a resource to help you adjust your academic plan accordingly. 

Annual Course Schedule 

The certificate can be completed in 12 months by enrolling in 1 or 2 courses per term. Classes are typically scheduled as follows. Please note that SCPS may cancel, modify, or make substitutions as deemed necessary in any given semester, which may affect the length of time to complete the certificate.  Each course is approved for 45 Professional Development Credits (PDSs) by SHRM.  

Required Courses

HR 5020 - Staffing and Career Management 
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Summer 2026

HR 5030 - Strategic Compensation 
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Fall 2024, Summer 2025, and Spring 2026

HR 5040 - Organizational Performance Management
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Summer 2026

HR 5050 - Organizational Change and Development
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Fall 2024, Summer 2025, and Spring 2026

Electives

HR 5112 - SHRM Learning System & Exam Preparation 
Offered Each Spring and Fall

HR 5115 - Workforce Inclusion, Equity and Belonging
Currently offered Fall 2024. Standard schedule still to be determined.

PSLP 5300 - Foundations of Leadership 
Offered Every Semester

PSLP 5320 - Organizational Leadership 
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Fall 2024, Summer 2025, and Spring 2026

PSLP 5330 - Communication and Team Development
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Summer 2026

PSPM 5030 - Introduction to Project Management 
Offered Every Semester

PSPM 5290 - Principles and Practices of Agile Project Management
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Fall 2024, Summer 2025, and Spring 2026

Browse this semester's course offerings or use the SIS Class Search to find classes offered this semester. 

The information contained on this web site is for informational purposes only. The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements.