Professional certificate programs can serve both as a career boost or as a starting point as you are repivoting in your career. Completing professional certificates helps you to enhance your skills, competencies, and capabilities in your current profession or gain knowledge for a new field, allowing you to transition with confidence. HCI Academy certificate programs offer a strong foundation and provide essential information to help you build on your current skills and prepare for future opportunities.
Our HCI Academy upskill and re-skill courses, high-demand micro-credentials, and professional certificates are industry-recognized and cover the most important issues facing organizational leaders and human resources professionals today.
Our award-winning and research-based curriculum of industry-leading human resources and organizational leadership courses and certificates help managers and leaders navigate complex organizational, leadership, and HR issues, stay at the cutting edge of innovation in HR, and bring their whole selves to their work. The applied curriculum will help you make your mark on the future of work and make an immediate impact in your organization!
All HCI Academy courses, high-demand micro-credentials, and professional certificates are designed, developed, and delivered by award-winning and internationally renowned scholars, educators, thought leaders, executives, and practitioners. Each course is approved for either 5 or 7.5 hours (depending on delivery modality) of recertification credits from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and verified via Credly.
Leadership SKILLS |
Leadership COMPETENCIES |
Leadership CAPABILITIES |
Visionary Thinking |
Strategic Thinking |
Developing long-term vision and goals |
Adaptability |
Flexibility |
Adapting to changing situations and environments |
Emotional Intelligence |
Empathy and Self-Awareness |
Managing and regulating emotions, and being attuned to others' emotions |
Collaboration |
Relationship Building |
Building and nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders |
Critical Thinking |
Analytical Thinking |
Analyzing information to make sound decisions |
Innovation |
Creativity |
Generating new ideas and solutions |
Resilience |
Grit and Perseverance |
Overcoming challenges and bouncing back from setbacks |
Communication |
Clear and Concise Communication |
Articulating ideas and information in a clear and concise manner |
Inclusivity |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Creating an environment where everyone feels valued and included |
Digital Literacy |
Technology Savvy |
Understanding and leveraging digital technologies and tools |
Our courses, micro-credentials, and certificates are designed to help learners develop and apply these skills, competencies, and capabilities, which are essential for leaders to navigate the ever-changing landscape of work in the 21st century. By developing these abilities, you can foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning that will enable your organizations to thrive in the years ahead.
Our self-paced, asynchronous courses ($250 each) are designed to take approximately 5 hours. Each asynchronous course provides applied, reflective, and social learning experiences that leverage the wisdom and insights of global thought leaders and industry experts. Additionally, each course features in-depth thematic and topical conversations with a mix of renowned scholars, educators, executives, and practitioners. The 7.5-hour cohort-based virtual hybrid option is also available ($500 each), if you prefer to interact more with classmates and your professor.
Additionally, our courses utilize gamification, the use of game-based mechanics, aesthetics and game thinking to engage people, motivate action, promote learning and solve problems. You will receive individualized feedback and have the opportunity to expand your professional network!
Sign up for the complete 4-course, General HR Certificate (complete any 4 micro-credential courses), the 4-course, Leading the Future Organization Certificate, the 4-course, Innovative Human Capital Certificate, or 4-course, The Employee-Centric Workplace Certificate programs and get all 4 courses for 20% off the cost of enrolling in each course individually. Additionally, scholarships are available for those enrolling in one of our certificate programs! The entire certification can typically be completed within 10 weeks and is approved for 20 or 30 hours (depending on delivery modality) of recertification credits from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and verified via Credly.
Complete all three specialized certificates (scholarships available!) and earn the People and Culture Advanced Certification! The entire advanced certification can typically be completed within 6 months and is approved for 50 or 75 hours (depending on delivery modality) of recertification credits from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and verified via Credly.
What is a Micro-Credential?
Sign up for the complete 4-course, General HR Certificate (complete any 4 micro-credential courses), the 4-course, Leading the Future Organization Certificate, the 4-course, Innovative Human Capital Certificate, or 4-course, The Employee-Centric Workplace Certificate programs and get all 4 courses for 20% off the cost of enrolling in each course individually. Additionally, scholarships are available for those enrolling in one of our certificate programs! The entire certification can typically be completed within 10 weeks and is approved for 20 or 30 hours (depending on delivery modality) of recertification credits from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and verified via Credly.
Complete all three specialized certificates (scholarships available!) and earn the People and Culture Advanced Certification! The entire advanced certification can typically be completed within 6 months and is approved for 50 or 75 hours (depending on delivery modality) of recertification credits from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and verified via Credly.
Coming Soon! Be sure to stay tuned for the launch of 8 new micro-credentials and 2 new certificates in the areas of motivation and empowerment, performance management, and workplace resilience.
Not only are HCI Academy courses, high-demand micro-credentials, and professional certificates sought after for individuals looking to develop their professional skills, competencies, and capabilities, they provide a perfect corporate solution for organizations wanting to implement employee trainings and leadership development programs.
Are you interested in creating a customized executive development program? Let our team of expert and award-winning training and development specialists and curriculum designers help you develop an engaging and flexible program tailored to your organization's unique needs.
With a repository of nearly 1000 (and counting) recorded interview conversations on a wide range of people management and organizational leadership topics, all with award-winning and internationally renowned scholars, educators, thought leaders, executives, and practitioners, we can help you develop and deliver an impactful executive development program.
Contact us at www.innovativehumancapital.com to explore options and opportunities.
Each HCI Academy Micro-Credential Course has been approved for 5.00 or 7.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
HCI Academy is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. Each HCI Academy Micro-Credential Course has been approved for 5.00 or 7.50 HR recertification credit hours SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
Additionally, the HCI Academy has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Academy micro-credential qualifies for 5.00 or 7.50 points.