HR Academy Certificate Program
HR Training for Oregon and Washington Professionals
The HR Academy is a structured certificate program for HR professionals, business leaders, and supervisors who want to build practical human resources knowledge and compliance skills that apply to real workplace challenges in Oregon and Washington. It blends core HR principles, employment law guidance, leadership best practices, and real-world scenarios to help you excel in your HR role.
Whether you are new to human resources, preparing for certification, or expanding your HR career, the HR Academy gives you the tools and confidence to manage HR functions effectively and support your organization’s success.
What Is the HR Academy?
The Academy is a certificate program series of elective courses that participants take at their own pace. There is no time limit on completing your certificate, allowing learners flexibility to balance professional development with work responsibilities.
Choose between two certificate tracks:
- Fundamental HR Certificate for foundational HR knowledge
- Professional HR Certificate for deeper or specialized competencies
Why Take HR Academy Courses?
Practical and relevant for local employers
Courses in this program focus on HR and employment law topics that matter for organizations operating in Oregon and Washington. Content reflects state regulations and employer challenges.
Supports HR certification preparation
Many HR Academy courses align with professional development and are valuable for HR practitioners preparing for or renewing HRCI and SHRM credentials.
Learn at your own pace
Flexible scheduling and online delivery allow busy professionals to grow their skills without disrupting day-to-day work.
Enhances career growth
Graduates of the HR Academy build concrete skills in compliance, leadership, recruiting, and performance management that strengthen their strategic value to employers.
Who Should Attend?
The HR Academy is ideal for:
- HR specialists, generalists, and managers
- Business owners and people managers
- Supervisors who influence employee relations and performance
It supports learners at all stages of their HR career, from those new to the field to seasoned professionals seeking to sharpen their expertise in areas like employment law compliance and modern HR practices.
Elective Courses
- Oregon Employment Law: The Basics (3 credits)
September 15, 2026 | March 4, 2027 - Washington Employment Law: The Basics (2 credits)
September 29, 2026 | March 25, 2027 - Oregon Leave Laws: Basic Compliance Obligations (2 credits)
October 14, 2026 | April 13, 2027 - Oregon Leave Laws: Administering Family and Medical Leave (1 credits)
October 20, 2026 | April 29, 2027 - Paid Leave Oregon: Basics of Compliance (2 credits)
November 10, 2026 | May 13, 2027 - Oregon Leave Laws: Advanced Scenarios (2 credits)
December 8, 2026 | May 20, 2027 - Oregon Wage and Hour Laws: The Basics (2 credits)
December 16, 2026 | June 10, 2027 - Oregon Wage and Hour Laws: Beyond the Basics (1.5 credits)
January 14, 2027 | June 17, 2027 - Washington Wage and Hour: The Basics (2 credits)
February 16, 2027 | June 24, 2027 - Washington Leave Laws: Basic Compliance (2 credits)
February 2, 2027 | July 1, 2027 - Building a Competitive Compensation Program (1.5 credits)
October 29, 2026 | April 27, 2027 - The ADA: Fundamentals of Workplace Disability and Accommodation Compliance (2 credits)
September 10, 2026 | March 11, 2027 - The ADA: Applying Disability Law to Workplace Practice (2 credits)
November 3, 2026 | May 4, 2027 - Writing Job Descriptions That Get Results (2 credits)
September 16, 2026 | April 1, 2027 - Mitigating Risk With Employee Terminations (2 credits)
January 20, 2027 | May 27, 2027
Tuition Information
Fundamental Certificate (22 Credits) – $1,050 Member Rate/$1,575 Non-Member Rate
Professional Certificate (36 Credits) – $1,715 Member Rate/$2,575 Non-Member Rate
Elective courses are now being held online. Get started toward your certification by registering today.
After you’ve registered for the HR Academy, you can register for the electives you are going to attend. You will be provided a coupon code upon confirmation of your HR Academy registration to use when registering for electives so you will not receive an additional charge.