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NORTHLAND HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION



Certification and Education Resources


SHRM has established two behavioral competency-based certifications, the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) for early- and mid-career professionals and the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) for senior-level practitioners. 

Find out more on the SHRM website. 

Contact Steve Marshall about possible NHRA discounted study materials prior to signing up for a testing window.





HRCI has developed and administers eight HR certifications, that range from associate professional, professional, senior, and global professional certifications.

Find out more on the HRCI website.




The University of Wisconsin Superior offers a certificate that explores the core aspects of human resource management and HR topics that help develop an introductory understanding of the field.

Upcoming Workshops & Certificates: 

Motivational Interviewing: Beyond the Basics | March 26 & 28, 2024 | 1 - 4 pm  CST | Available by Zoom

Discover the profound impact of motivational interviewing through these workshops, led by Dr. Amy LaRue—a seasoned professional with extensive experience in motivational interviewing, health and wellness, and public health. This transformative program is tailored for relationship-based counseling, healthcare, social work, and casework professionals. By participating in this course, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills to facilitate positive change that empowers your clients to move from resistance toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Organizational Leadership Certificate | 8:30am - 3:30pm CST | In person

If you’re looking to demonstrate effective leadership within your organization, this five-part workshop series is for you. From gaining a better understanding of organizational leadership to learning effective strategies, you’ll develop capacities to directly impact the success of your organization. Best of all, the leadership organizational skills you’ll gain will help strengthen your effectiveness beyond the workplace.

The Inner & Outer Work of Leadership (2 day Workshop) | 2/7 & 2/14 2024

Building Trust | 3/6/2024

Effective Communication | 4/10/2024

Strategic & Adaptive Leadership | 5/8/20254

Organizational Culture & Change | 6/5 & 6/12/2024

Professional Leadership Development: Living Your Core Values | April 24, 2024 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | In person

Research on effective leadership development highlights several crucial factors: whole-person growth, opportunities for self-reflection, stress-reduction, and addressing barriers to growth.  All of these are involved in this highly engaging workshop!  Participants will have the opportunity to identify their core values, what violates their ability to live those values, and the neurological barriers to change that can be overcome.


Find out more on the CCE's UW-Superior website.




Mitchell Hamline's School of Law has an HR Compliance Certificate that offers practice-based training for HR professionals and their advisors, focused on identifying, evaluating, and implementing compliance programs.

Learn more on Mitchell Hamline's School of Law website.



The SHRM Foundation has developed the Veterans at Work Certificate for HR professionals, hiring managers, and front-line supervisors. Participants learn the value that Veterans bring to the civilian workplace, as well as recruitment and retention guidance. Participant earn 10 professional development credits towards SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP with completion of the certificate.

Learn more on the website for the Veterans at Work Certificate.


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