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The University of Utah Division of Human Resources offers certificates programs designed to increase participants’ capability and confidence in skills that are essential for professional success.
To earn a certificate, individuals must attend all required in-person workshops, as well as complete any required online courses. Participants will have one year to complete certificate programs from the date they begin, as material may be updated on a yearly basis.
Track your progress on your My Learning page in Bridge, and when you’ve completed the program requirements, a link to your certificate will be automatically issued on the same My Learning page.
If you have any questions about any of our certificate programs, please email us at training@utah.edu.
This program focuses on skills needed to be successful in any type of work environment. Participants can register for individual courses or for the entire program.
Elevate your leadership skills and increase your knowledge of management best practices. Employees who are currently in a management role, or those who are looking to advance their career, are both welcome to enroll.
Enrollment Fee: $100
Click here to enroll and receive instructions on how to submit payment.
Program Requirements
Six Facilitated Workshops
Your Role as a Manager
Building Trust for Stronger Relationships
Hiring the Best
Creating a Culture of Engagement
Employee Accountability & Performance Management
Effective and Inclusive Communication
Three Elective Courses
Within the exclusive electives library, choose topics you find interesting or would like to develop or improve upon.
Three Online Courses
Complete three online courses at your own pace and convenience. The three courses cover policy-related content and team culture improvement.
Concluding Roundtable Discussion
Discuss knowledge and insights you gained throughout the program, as well as future action plans with fellow program participants.
The Directors Essentials program focuses on topics essential for building employee and organizational capability as well as accountability for the oversight of people-management processes. This program will be of interest to new and experienced director-level staff who have responsibility for people, budgets and the operational management of single or multiple units. The workshop for each topic is 90 minutes and complemented with some short on-line pre and post work. Participants can register for individual courses or for the entire program.