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Human Resource Development

Graduate Certificate

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
12
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$485.50
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$655.00

Human Resource Development

Graduate Certificate

This graduate certificate is awarded by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). IUPUI is administered by Indiana University.

People are the principal resource in any organization. The skill with which an organization develops, allocates, and supervises its human resources governs its success or failure. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates human resource development-related job growth to be above 20 percent between 2010 and 2020.

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Development (HRD) provides you with strong preparation in the foundations of HRD. As a student in the program, you explore a blend of current HRD theories with applied practice in leadership and in human resource development for today's workplace.

Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Development prepares you for such careers as:

HRD manager
Workplace training manager
Workplace learning manager
Employee development manager
HR/HRD training specialist
HRD government specialist
HRD consultant

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Development, you must complete 12 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

HRD core courses (9 credit hours)
HRD elective course (3 credit hours)

NOTE: If you choose to pursue the MS in Technology with a concentration in organizational leadership from IU Online, these certificate courses may apply toward your degree requirements. Completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate program.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose (400 words)
Resume (highly recommended)
TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only)

Courses

Core

	One related elective (approved by your advisor)	3 Credits
OLS 51500	Foundations of Human Resource Development	3 Credits
OLS 57400	Managerial Training and Development	3 Credits
OLS 58200	Leadership and Organizational Change	3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $485.50

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1456.50

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

-This program is eligible for financial aid at IUPUI.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $655.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1965.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Part time Students

Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $770

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $280

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

If you would like a more detailed estimate of expenses, please use IU's Tuition and Fee Calculator.

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