The University of St. Thomas

School of Education

Certificate in Human Resource Development
Developing Systems That Make an Impact

 The ability to collect, manage, and communicate data in an effective manner is becoming a critical function within human resources. Executives expect human resources to be able to summarize information retained within human resources to make good business decisions. Human resource professionals need to understand how to collect information from employees effectively and encourage employee use of their human resource systems.

St. Thomas provides a practical real-world based program in human resource development. Gain skills to use immediately in your current position. In this program you will:

  • Take away knowledge of how technology is impacting your organization.
  • Understand how to use human resource technology and information gathered to effectively communicate trends and train your employees.
  • Develop new resources for your organization gain a competitive edge.

This program is designed for working professionals. Put your skills to work in your organization and use them to advance your career. Courses are developed within the St. Thomas values-based, liberal arts tradition. We are committed to improving practice based on theory and research. Human resources programs feature:


      • Competency-based learning – Curriculum is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of roles within organizations.
      • Learning for the real-world – Taught by faculty with professional experience, the focus is on practice, based in theory.
      • Connections – Tap into a regional network of peers and mentors in the human resource field.
      • Convenient scheduling – Most classes are offered one evening per week or Saturdays an the downtown Minneapolis campus.

      Certificate programs enable you to gain graduate-level experience in a specific area of study. Develop an expertise in career development. Sample our master's program. Credits apply toward a St. Thomas Master of Arts in Human Resource and Change Leadership