Human Resources Business Partner Certificate

HR Business Partner: Program Description

Due to the current health crisis, the HR Business Partner program, which is usually conducted in a classroom setting, will now be conducted online using Zoom and the Blackboard Learning Management System. Live virtual class sessions will be conducted at the day/time indicated in the program schedule. Attendance at all class sessions is required.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Certificate Program provides a continuous and consistent progression for developing advanced tactical and strategic skills necessary for today's HR practitioner looking to advance to a true business partner to leadership, management and staff within a business enterprise.

The overall learning outcomes and objectives are to advance student knowledge and develop skills based upon that knowledge to operate as a full business partner. The courses are designed to build student skills in the tactical and strategic best practices examined and taught through student practice and demonstrations.

The students will also identify and utilize resources to achieve strategic HR operating goals and building strong business relationships within the enterprise, as well as externally to the operation. Development of these skills will provide the HR Business Partner to bring added value to the company for which they work.

Throughout the program, the student will have the ability to better support the operating goals of the business on both an individual and company-wide basis.

California State University Dominguez Hills is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP^SM or SHRM-SCP^SM. This program is valid for 42 PDCs for the SHRM-CP^SM or SHRM-SCP^SM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org. The program also provides 42 recertification credits toward PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) re-certification.

Who Should Attend

The program is targeted at the student who is already an HR practitioner or a student who has a basic working knowledge of HR principles and practices. Therefore, the student who should attend this program should have worked in or is working in some HR capacity, or has attended the CSUDH HR Management Program (or similar level basic HR knowledge program).

Program Overview

The program is divided into three distinct courses that build upon each other. Each class session is split into two distinct parts. A lecture section where principles, techniques and examples are discussed and reviewed, and a student demonstration section where participants develop plans, real world examples, conduct role-plays, etc. of the topics previously discussed demonstrating the learning outcomes for each session. Following are the course and session topics:

Specific course goals and objectives, as well as learning outcomes for each session are described in the applicable syllabi. As noted, there is a strong progression of learning and skills development under the HRBP Certificate Program.

Course Schedule

Major: Business  | Program: Human Resource Business Partner Certificate  | * C = Class Canceled *

* Schedule subject to change; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 05/19/2021

Course Descriptions

BPX 951 | Building the Partnership (1.8 CEUs)

Prerequisites: There are no required course prerequisites. However, the class participant should either have a basic working knowledge of Human Resource Management, or have received the CSUDH CEIE Certificate in Human Resource Management.

This first six-session class for the Human Resource Business Partner Certificate Program provides students with a curriculum beyond HR management core competencies focusing on both practical and strategic approaches and techniques to position the HR practitioner as a business partner to leadership, management and staff within the business enterprise. Course content is targeted upon the processes and approaches to build relationships that strategically and tactically position the HR practitioner as a resource and partner in supporting the business enterprise. This course utilizes interactive discussions, case studies and student projects to build student knowledge, skills and abilities to establish the business partner relationship and team.

BPX 953 | Developing the Partnership (1.2 CEUs)

Prerequisites: BPX 951

Recommended: The class participant should either have a basic working knowledge of Human Resource Management, or have received the CSUDH CEIE Certificate in Human Resource Management.

This second of three classes for the Human Resource Business Partner Certificate Program builds on the principles and practices of the first class. This four-session class examines the practical and strategic approaches and techniques to further develop the business partner relationship throughout the enterprises and at all levels of operations and personnel. Course content is targeted on working effectively within the established partnerships and teams to further position the HR practitioner as a resource and partner in supporting the business enterprise. This course utilizes interactive discussions, case studies and student projects to build student knowledge, skills and abilities to establish the business partner relationship and team.

BPX 955 | Working the Partnership (1.2 CEUs)

Prerequisites: BPX 951, 953

Recommended: The class participant should either have a basic working knowledge of Human Resource Management, or have received the CSUDH CEIE Certificate in Human Resource Management.

This third of three classes for the Human Resource Business Partner Certificate Program builds on the foundations and progression of the prior two classes and examines practical situations and challenges often faced by HR Business Partners. This four-session class examines the practical approaches and techniques to apply the business partner relationship throughout the enterprise. Course content is targeted on working effectively in project management, advanced union negotiation, and change environments, as well as how to deal with ethical challenges as an HR professional. This course utilizes interactive discussions, case studies and student projects to build student knowledge, skills and abilities to establish the business partner relationship and team.

Materials

Course materials and handouts can be accessed by logging into Blackboard, the Learning Management System (LMS) for California State University, Dominguez Hills. Login credentials are sent with the registration confirmation after the student’s initial course enrollment at CSUDH. Visit the Blackboard Login Information link to get started.

Location

All classes are held on the CSUDH campus in Carson. On-site instruction is also available. Human Resource Management classes are convenient for people living and working in or near Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood and other parts of the South Bay and Southern California.

Special Features

All classes are scheduled in the evenings to meet the needs of working adults. Courses are offered for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Nationally recognized standards govern attendance requirements to earn CEU credit. A permanent record of attendance is established and students may obtain a copy of their transcripts by calling the Cashier’s Office at (310) 243-3821.