2026 Foundations of Public Sector HR Certificate Program - Starting on 10/27/2026

2026 Foundations of Public Sector HR Certificate Program - Starting on 10/27/2026

Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 10/28/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

Syllabus

Meet Your Instructor:   Dr. Bernadette Costello

Please contact us if you have any questions at [email protected].

Course Material (All you need is on your dashboard)

  • Foundations of Public Sector HR Certificate Program Workbook
  • Foundations of Public Sector HR Certificate Program Lessons Summary
  • HR20/20 Report

Course Design:

The course spans ten weeks and follows a specific timeline with a sequence of lessons and cohort sessions. 

Time Commitment:

Plan for 2 hours for each online lesson to read, complete activities, and prepare for cohort sessions. Individuals have varying learning paces, so it might take more or less time for each person. We recommend completing lessons a day or two before the cohort sessions to allow time for reflection on what you've learned and the development of your plans. All course materials are included on your course dashboard (no textbook is required).

Course Cohort Session Schedule (subject to change):

  • Start Date: 10/27/2026
  • Completion Date: 1/5/2026
  • Cohort Session 1:  10/28/2026 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET
  • Cohort Session 2:  11/18/2026 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET
  • Cohort Session 2:  12/2/2026 - 1:00 - 2;30 pm ET
  • Cohort Session 4:  12/16/2026 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET
  • Cohort Session 5:  12/30/2026 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET
  • Cohort Session 6:  1/5/2027 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET

Course Content:

Week 1 - Introduction

Cohort Session 1:  Introduction

Week 2 - Lesson 1:  Public Sector Basics

Week 3 - Lesson 2:  Recruitment

Cohort Session 2:  Public Sector HR Basics & Recruitment

Week 4 - Lesson 3:  Selection

Week 5 - Lesson 4:  Classification and Compensation

Cohort Session 3:  Selection, Classification & Compensation

Week 6 - Lesson 5:  Benefits

Week 7 - Lesson 6:  Labor and Employee Relations

Cohort Session 4:  Benefits and Labor Management Relations

Week 8 - Lesson 7:  Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

Week 9 - Lesson 8:  Organizational Development

Cohort Session 5:  Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity, Organization

Week 10 - Lesson 9:  Course Summary

Cohort Session 6:  Course Summary and Wrap-up

Certificate of Attendance earned upon course completion.

Making public sector work better®.

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Acknowledgement
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Introduction
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Cohort Session 1: Introduction
10/28/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  90 minutes
10/28/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  90 minutes PLEASE PRESS THE GRAY - "Enter Live Event in Progress"– BUTTON TO THE RIGHT- Then Follow the Prompts.
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Lesson 1: Public Sector Basics
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Lesson 2: Recruitment
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Cohort Session 2: Public Sector HR Basics & Recruitment
11/18/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)  |  90 minutes
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Lesson 3: Selection
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Lesson 4: Classification and Compensation
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Cohort Session 3: Selection, Classification, & Compensation
12/02/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)  |  90 minutes
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Lesson 5: Benefits
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Lesson 6: Labor and Employee Relations
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Cohort Session 4: Benefits and Labor/Management Relations Framework
12/16/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)  |  90 minutes
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Lesson 7: Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity
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Lesson 8: Organizational Development
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Cohort Session 5: Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity, Organization and Final Course Reflection
12/30/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)  |  90 minutes
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Lesson 9: Course Summary
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Cohort Session 6: Course Summary and Wrap Up
01/05/2027 at 1:00 PM (EST)  |  90 minutes
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Course Survey
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Certificate
15.00 PSHRA-CP/PSHRA-SCP Recertification Points credits  |  Certificate available
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