Human Resources Executive Education (formerly the HR Education & Training Center and the Workers' Compensation Center), School of Labor and Industrial Relations, Michigan State University, is the preferred provider of professional education in the areas of human resources, labor relations and workers' compensation. It is the only university-based center servicing all workers' compensation professionals.

Programs facilitate professional success throughout one's career. From Chief Human Resource Officers benefiting from learning how to interact more effectively with the Board, high-potential middle managers preparing for promotion, plant managers and school superintendents with limited knowledge of HR best practices, attorneys providing counsel to employers, to those just entering the fields of human resources, labor relations or workers' compensation, all have benefited from Human Resources Executive Education programming.

Programs are presented in a variety of formats to best accommodate needs of busy professionals. Delivery formats include:

  • Off-site workshops held around the country
  • Customized courses at individual organizations' facilities
  • Evening and weekend courses
  • On-line courses
  • Webinars and podcasts

Regardless of the delivery format, all programs are built on a solid foundation of effective teaching and learning and include access to extensive resources and reference materials. Practical application is emphasized and supported by research and theory. Networking opportunities are encouraged. Faculty who are subject matter experts with real-world experience develop and facilitate the programs. The faculty conduct research and publish in both practitioner and academic outlets. Each month, faculty and graduate students write brief White Papers on topics of timely interest. These White Papers can be received monthly via e-mail by joining the White Paper listserv and are also available on-line. Click here for a directory of Human Resources Executive Education faculty.

The vast majority of Human Resources Executive Education programs have been pre-approved for Continuing Education Credits and in the case of employment law programs for Continuing Legal Education Credits through a number of accrediting associations. Generally, even those programs that have not yet been pre-approved are accepted for continuing education credits. Click here for additional information on Continuing Education Credits and Continuing Legal Education Credits for programs provided through Human Resources Executive Education.

Join the thousands of successful professionals who have benefited from the expertise and resources of Human Resources Executive Education, School of Labor and Industrial Relations, Michigan State University and register today.