Course Format: Online
Modality: Self-Paced
Schedule: 5-week course
Dates: Begin the Sunday following enrollment
Commitment: 4-5 hours/week
CEUs: 2.4
Tuition: $799
Develop an effective HR strategy that aligns with organizational goals.
By enrolling in Bryant University’s Business and HR Strategy course, you’ll develop an understanding of for the role that strategic human resources management contributes to an organization’s success. Learn how to design and implement a business and HR strategic plan that aligns with an organization's goals.
Through this Business and HR Strategy course — part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program — you will:
SHRM Recertification
Current HR professionals can earn 24 professional development credits (PDCs) for SHRM recertification with this course.
This five-week, self-paced course includes guided learning with multimedia, interactive modules, and curated readings. Discussion posts are due on Mondays and all other deliverables are due on Saturdays.
First-time online learner? “Strategies for Success” is a one-week module that will familiarize you with our learning system before you begin your certificate program and ensure you are ready to participate. Required for all first-time, self-paced Bryant learners.
No matter how busy your schedule is, Bryant’s online, self paced metrics course gives you the flexibility you need.
All of our online courses are taught by top-notch Bryant faculty or industry experts who are leaders within their field.
Spend 4-5 hours per week on guided, interactive modules, and curated reading.
Bryant's Human Resource Management classes, offered through Bryant University’s Executive Education & Career Accelerator, are approved for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP and HRCI recertification credits.
This course is part of the Human Resources Management Certificate. In order to receive the certificate, you must complete six courses from the following:
Advance your career with Bryant University’s Business and HR Strategy course. Learn to design and implement strategic HR plans aligned with business goals. Gain skills in data-driven decision-making, stakeholder communication, and enterprise-wide HR support. This course is part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program.
Explore the complexities of workplace diversity in Bryant University’s Diversity Management in Organizations course. Examine historical and current issues, legislation, and demographic trends. Learn to identify bias, dispel myths with data, and promote fairness and inclusion. This course is part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program.
Gain a solid foundation in employment law with Bryant University’s Essentials of HR Law and Compliance course. Learn how federal, state, and local laws intersect, and how to align policies with business strategy. Build skills in compliance, policy development, and stakeholder guidance. This course is part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program.
Strengthen your core HR capabilities with Bryant University’s HR Essential Skills course. Build emotional intelligence, master interpersonal communication, and learn to manage conflict and influence outcomes. Develop your personal brand and foster positive relationships. This course is part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program.
Master the fundamentals of compensation and benefits with Bryant University’s Introduction to Total Rewards course. Explore the five key components—compensation, well-being, benefits, development, and recognition—and learn how they drive employee engagement and retention. This course is part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program.
Make smarter, data-driven HR decisions with Bryant University’s People Analytics course. Learn to turn workforce data into actionable insights, uncover trends, and build strategic solutions. Taught by a SHRM-SCP with 25+ years of experience, this course is part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program.
Strengthen your hiring and retention strategies with Bryant University’s Talent Acquisition and Retention course. Learn to manage recruitment, plan workforce needs, and build strong hiring partnerships. Explore engagement techniques and retention programs that boost satisfaction. This course is part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program.
Drive organizational success with Bryant University’s Talent and Performance Management course. Learn to design effective appraisal systems, align performance with rewards, and foster a culture of engagement. Explore the full talent management cycle and master feedback, coaching, and communication. This course is part of Bryant’s Human Resource Management Certificate program.
With more than 25 years experience in human resources, Elissa O’Brien, SHRM-SCP, is an expert at analyzing evidence-based data to make pragmatic business decisions. In her current role at WorldatWork, a global association for HR professionals and business leaders, she leads multiple teams responsible for membership, affiliates, strategic partnerships, and customer and partner success. As a former chief human resources officer in several mid-cap organizations, her expertise spans human resources, business development, and strategic initiatives. A Bryant University adjunct faculty member, she teaches HR analytics and business and strategy. She earned an MBA and a Master of Science in Managerial Technology from Johnson & Wales University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Salve Regina University.