Gain HR knowledge and skills at PGCC.
Scholarship Opportunity
Cover your tuition and fees with our Local Impact Grant.
Program Information
Whether you are a generalist, specialist, or new to Human Resources (HR), the Prince George’s Community College Certificate Program provides a general overview of the dynamic and growing field of HR management. The curriculum consists of seven required core courses (78 hours) and one of three electives (18 hours).
Core courses address HR fundamentals and provide immediate, practical techniques for the work setting.
Elective courses allow you to focus on specialized areas, enhance particular skills, and explore emerging trends in HR management.
Individual courses may be taken without pursuing a program certificate.
Who Should Enroll
This program is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in HR, even without prior experience.
Total Cost Estimate
Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fees at the time of enrollment or a day before the class begins. The certificate has an estimated total cost of $2,720 (not including the registration fee per section).
Courses may be taken in any order. Not all courses are offered every semester.
Program Requirements
To earn the certificate, participants must attend at least 80% of the scheduled class hours for each course.
Letters of completion are awarded for each course completed. Students who have completed program requirements should contact program staff to verify completion and request a certificate.
Coursework
Seven Required Courses
- MGT 728 Principles of Human Resource Management
- MGT 731 Human Resource Law
- MGT 668 Introduction to Employee Benefits
- MGT 667 Introduction to Compensation
- MGT 648 Successful Recruitment, Selection, and Placement
- MGT 727 Human Resources’ Role in Organizational Development and Change Management
- MGT 647 Managing Employee Performance
MGT 663 or Three Electives
- MGT 749 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- MGT 338 Managing Conflict: A Professional Approach
- MGT 564 Ethics in Human Resources
- MGT 734 HR’s Role in Creating a Positive Work Environment
- MGT 720 Creative Thinking and Innovation Techniques
- MGT 663 SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management
Required Courses: Descriptions and Dates
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Electives Courses : Descriptions and Dates
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eLearning Methods at PGCC
Online
Learning on your own time
Students taking an online class can access course content 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and discuss using Canvas with their instructors and fellow learners. Our instructors use Canvas to set deadlines and due dates for assignments, tests, projects, and other course assignments.
Remote
Learning in real-time
Students who take a remote class will meet online via the Canvas platform at scheduled times with set deadlines and due dates. They will access learning materials, assignments, and discussions via Canvas.
How to Register
Registering online via Owl Link is the fastest and gives you the best chance to get the classes you want. You’ll need an email address and a credit card to register online.
- If you have enrolled before, click here to log in and register.
- If you are a new student, click here to create a student account. Follow the prompts. You’ll receive two emails with your login name and password information. Use these to log in to Owl Link from www.pgcc.edu.
Click here for instructions on logging in to Owl Link, searching, and registering for our Continuing Education classes.
Students are encouraged to register for classes on their own through Owl Link but may also submit a registration form online to the Office of Records and Registration.
Contact Information
Gnansi Konan
Business and Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator
Prince George’s Community College
301-546-0032 | konange@pgcc.edu