Strategies for Public Sector HR Leaders Certificate Program On Demand - 2026

Syllabus:  Strategies for Public Sector Leadership Certificate Program On Demand

PSHRA's on demand learning offers you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, providing you with 90 days to complete the content. With no scheduled meetings and no instructor-led sessions, you have the freedom to tailor your learning experience to fit your schedule. 

This asynchronous course will equip you with the necessary tools to shift from a transactional to a strategic role in Public Sector HR by using a competency framework.

Your role has evolved beyond merely transactional tasks. Today's HR department in the public sector is pivotal to the agency's success. It involves teaching team building, coaching, conflict resolution, consensus-building, fostering a risk-taking culture, enhancing communication, building trust, and more. 

Course Outcomes:

This comprehensive leadership course is designed for mid- to senior-level public sector HR leaders, providing a solid foundation for success.

To achieve this, the course focuses on the following outcomes:

• Assess the impact of HR and human capital management in the public sector and justify HR programs in the public sector.
• Design programs that align with specific competencies within the PSHRA Competency Model, covering three major modules: Leader, Business Partner, and Change Agent.
• Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses regarding these competencies and create a plan for your individual professional development as an HR professional using the PSHRA Competency Model.
• Plan professional development in accordance with your personal competencies.

You will finish this course with:

• A solid strategic foundation for success.
• A professional development plan.

Certificate of Attendance:

You will earn a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the course.

Course Design:

This on demand course does not include cohort meetings or an instructor. It is available to you for 90 days and allows you to set your own individual pace.

Time Commitment:

This course is self-paced allowing you to decide how much time you need to spend on each lesson. Individuals have varying learning paces, so it might take more or less time for each person. 

Course Workbook:

The course includes a workbook.  You'll use the workbook throughout the course to reflect on what you're learning, record ideas, plan for future personal development, and plan activities for your agency. There are two versions:

• a PDF version - if you'd like to print it and write your answers and ideas and
• an MS Word version - if you'd prefer to work electronically.

The files have the same content - just differences in page layout. You will use the workbook while working on your online lessons.

The workbook is available by selecting the Course Materials tab and then Strategies for Public Sector Leadership Workbook.

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