Certificate in Human Resource Management

Requirements

Admission Requirements

  • Fluency in English (including reading and writing)
  • Understanding that curriculum is based upon US laws and practices
  • Computer literacy
  • Access to a computer as testing is completed online
  • Valid email account
  • Tuition paid in full prior to start of program

Completion Requirements

  • Participation and completion of all nongraded assignments
  • Achieve minimum score of 70 on all graded assignments
  • Attend 70% of classes

Other Program Notes

The typical student to enroll in this program is an HR professional, with at least 2 years exempt level experience, seeking preparation for the national examination in pursuit of either the PHR/SPHR certification.

Admission to and completion of the Duke HR Certificate Program does not guarantee eligibility for the national PHR/SPHR exam. The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) governs the policies, processes and administration of the national examinations and does require a minimum level of work experience to qualify for the national exams. Prospective students to the Duke HR Certificate Program whose intent is to sit for either the PHR/SPHR national examination should consult with HRCI (www.hrci.org) to ascertain if they meet the exam eligibility work experience requirements.