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Tom McGuire
Program Director
Human Resources
UC Berkeley Extension's courses in Human Resources provide the knowledge you need to develop effective practices for an ever-changing, complex workplace. Add to your knowledge of current HR methods, and understand how social, business, regulatory and technical issues influence the work of HR managers. Integrated courses incorporate materials and techniques developed by top HR professionals, giving you skills you can use immediately. Whether you want to advance in your career or move in a new direction, UC Berkeley Extension can help you be the kind of HR professional whom employers value most.
Classes are regularly offered in multiple locations throughout the Bay Area, including convenient locations in Berkeley, San Francisco and online.
View all courses in Human Resources.
Featured Courses
New! Diversity Awareness for Effective Leadership
Learn practical tools and concepts designed to resolve tensions, utilize strengths, support collaboration and create more welcoming environments. Learn more.
New! Internal Workplace Mediation for the Human Resources Professional
Gain the skills to more effectively help employees resolve their conflicts in the workplace and advise senior management on the need to escalate to professional or formal mediation where appropriate. Learn more.
Learn a systematic design process that addresses how to prepare measurable program objectives, and select appropriate methods and materials. Learn more.
Human Resource Systems and Technology
Create a plan to use technology more effectively in the human resources department. Learn more.
Performance Evaluations: Measuring Goals and Outcomes
Understand how to give constructive negative feedback and how to use a participative style of leadership to obtain desired results. Learn more.
Professional Certificate (What is a professional certificate?)
Human Resource Management (EDP 152058)
This professional certificate is designed to help human resource professionals develop the knowledge, methods and skills necessary to meet the challenges of today's changing workplace and workforce. Learn more.
Specialized Program of Study (What is a specialized program of study?)
Professional Communication (EDP 312199)
Learn how to motivate yourself and others, communicate a consistent message, negotiate and close deals, and implement strategies for improving career prospects and advancement. Learn more.
Information Sessions
Learn more about Extension—without making a commitment. Come to a free, no-obligation information session to discover how we can help you achieve your goals. Learn more about courses and programs, meet other prospective students, talk to instructors and staff and ask questions.
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Contact
To contact the department office, send an email to business@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4231.
