Professional Development

Human Resource Management

USF's training programs for entry-level and seasoned professionals will give you the skills and knowledge needed to stand out from the crowd. Flexible options allow you to take individual courses or enroll in a comprehensive certificate program.  We also offer training to prepare you for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification exam. All options are offered on an open-enrollment basis with no application required. Select your program:

Human Resources Management Certificates
Gain a comprehensive, practical foundation in human resources. Students who complete these certificate programs will learn the skills required for advancement in the human resources field.

  • Enroll in individual courses or complete the entire certificate
  • Students can use courses as CEU credit for professional development
  • Earn recertification credit


SHRM Essentials of Human Resources
Acquire a comprehensive overview of human resource roles and responsibilities in this 2-day course and gain knowledge and skills that can be used immediately.



SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Certification (Choose between the in-person or online format)
Acquire the knowledge needed to sit for the new standard in HR certification, the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exams from an approved provider of SHRM.

  • Each student will receive the hard-copy version of the SHRM® Learning System®
  • Taught in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)

SHRM Partners