Kick Off a Career in HR
Designed for individuals entering the HR field or expanding their responsibilities in people-focused roles, UW-Stout's 100% online Human Resources (HR) Generalist Certificate prepares you to support core HR functions by offering practical skills in employee development and organizational change. Gain experience applying HR practices in real workplace contexts and strengthen your strategic contributions in hiring, onboarding, training, performance improvement, and other workforce initiatives.
Note: The Human Resources Generalist Certificate can be taken as the related instruction portion of the HR Generalist apprenticeship, registered with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
100% Online: Complete Your Degree at Your Own Pace and Schedule
Undergraduate Curriculum
Stand out among recent graduates for HR-related positions across a wide range of industries and position yourself for future advancement in the broader human resources or leadership arena. The Human Resources Generalist Certificate emphasizes applied, career-focused learning that aligns with current employer expectations and professional standards, as well as nationally recognized HR competencies.
Certificate Requirements
Apply Your Undergraduate Certificate to an Undergraduate Degree
Graduate Curriculum
Stand out among HR candidates across industries and position yourself for advancement in the broader human resources or leadership arena. The Human Resources Generalist Certificate emphasizes applied, career-focused learning that aligns with current employer expectations and professional standards, positioning you for career mobility with expanded knowledge. The certificate also aligns with nationally recognized HR competency frameworks to elevate your professional credibility and workforce relevance.
Certificate Requirements
Use the Request Information form to receive a program summary and learn more about the Strategic HR Practice Certificate.
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Certificate Outcomes
- Apply human resource management practices related to talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and regulatory compliance within organizational settings.
- Support talent development initiatives that strengthen onboarding, training delivery, performance improvement, and continuous learning processes.
- Facilitate organizational change efforts by using structured change management principles and communication strategies to enable workforce adaptation.
Customized Tuition & Fees
UW-Stout degree programs using the all-inclusive customized instruction model are designed with the adult learner in mind. Other universities will present costs and value differently, so make sure you're comparing apples to apples. If you're comparing UW-Stout's online degree customized instruction (CI) tuition to our competitors, keep in mind:
- Customized instruction tuition rate includes the textbook rental fee.
- There are no additional or hidden university-based semester or technology fees.
- Students in customized instruction programs pay the same rate of tuition regardless of where you live.
More Value for Your Money
Customized Instruction also provides:
- Program Director/Coordinator: Faculty with academic and industry expertise.
- Student Services Advisor: One point of contact, providing dedicated support throughout your degree program.
- Course Sequences & Matrices: Plan ahead with clear program outlines so you know what courses are offered when.
- Stackable Courses & Programs: Many of our courses and certificates can be applied to our degree programs.
- Flexibility: Courses are designed to offer the flexibility and convenience working professionals need to get ahead in their careers without sacrificing their current income and responsibilities.