Certificate Programs
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 classes. Participants will also be required to complete online activities for each class, including responding to at least one on-line discussion thread for each class.
Participants will have one year to complete certificate programs. Individuals who enroll in a certificate program prior to January 2013 will be grandfathered into the new program, and will not be required to repeat or take additional courses, and will have two years to complete the certificate.
Certificate Guidance Sheet - 2018
Certificate Guidance Sheet August 2017
Business Essentials
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.
Courses in this series:
Business Writing (online course)
Collaboration in the Workplace
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Service Excellence (customer service)
Presentation Skills
Project Management
Time Management and Productivity (online course)
Director Essentials
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.
Courses in this series:
Directors as Leaders
Hiring the Best for Directors
Employee Engagement for Directors
Performance Management for Directors
Addressing Poor Performance for Directors
Leading and Managing Change
Management Essentials
The Management Essentials program focuses on building skills and enhancing management and supervision capabilities. This program is designed for new and aspiring supervisors as well as individuals who would like to take on future management roles. Participants can register for individual courses or for the entire program.
Courses in this series:
Introduction to Management and Leadership
Hiring the Best
Employee Engagement
Performance Management & Corrective Action
Relationship Management
Running a Department or Team (online course)
Leaves of Absence (online course)