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Human resources certificate

Get the confidence and skills you need to manage HR without an HR degree.

The Human Resources Certificate for nonprofit professionals is designed to build confidence and expertise in managing a wide range of HR challenges. This dynamic three-day program covers essential topics such as employment laws, best practices for managing the employee lifecycle, and strategies for navigating difficult HR situations. Through engaging activities, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, you’ll gain practical insights and problem-solving skills to address your organization’s employee-related challenges.

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course outline

Day 1: Hiring Best Practices

  • Job Postings
  • Interviews
  • Testing
  • EEO Laws, FCRA

Day 2: Performance Management

  • Performance Evaluations
  • Progressive Discipline: Warnings, PIPs
  • Terminations & RIF
  • The Aftermath: EEOC, TWC, References

Day 3: Compensation & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • FLSA Classifications: exempt and non-exempt
  • Training time, commuting, etc.
  • Finding pay equity
  • Total compensation statements
  • Employee leave: medical leave, FMLA, etc.

Dallas COHORT

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Venue

CNM Dallas
Energy Square One
4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 106
Dallas, TX 75206

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Time

Thursdays

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

One hour lunch on your own.

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Rates

Early Bird Members: $425
Members: $625
Non-Members: $775 

Early bird member rate ends three weeks before class begins on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

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Session Dates – Dallas

1.  April 17, 2025
2. April 24, 2025
3. May 1, 2025

Please note: You must attend all three sessions to obtain your certificate.

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Fort Worth Cohort

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Venue

CNM Fort Worth
Westbend One
1701 River Run, Suite 1002
Fort Worth, TX 76107

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Time

Thursdays

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

One hour for lunch on your own.

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Rates
Early Bird Members: $425
Members: $625
Non-Members: $775 

Early bird member rate ends three weeks before class begins on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

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Session Dates – Fort Worth 

1.  July 31, 2025
2. August 7, 2025
3. August 14, 2025

Please note: You must attend all three sessions to obtain your certificate.

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Meet your instructor

Danyelle Williams Ackall, Ph.D., SPHR

Danyelle is the Chief Employment Consultant and an instructor at TCU Neeley School of Business. For the past 13 years, Danyelle has specialized in employment consulting focused on employee relations, management training, and compliance. Her overall 20 years of Human Resource experience has given her a passion for assisting small organizations with their HR needs.

Danyelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University, a Master of Science Degree from UT Arlington, and a Doctorate of Philosophy from TCU. In 2001, she earned her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) followed by the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. She didn’t stop there as in 2015, she passed the Society of Human Resource Management- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and in 2017 became a certified mediator in Texas.