Learn how organizations get better results by developing people well. Cornerstone University’s People & Culture Graduate Certificate prepares you to strengthen workplace culture, support employee development and improve organizational performance.
Delivered through SOAR™, Cornerstone University’s radically affordable and radically flexible mobile learning app, you’ll develop practical skills in organizational behavior, human resource leadership and performance management that can be applied across a wide range of industries and organizations.
Bachelor’s degree required. Credits transfer directly toward earning yourMaster of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) later, or you can choose to pursue the master’s degree now.
Learn Anywhere, Anytime
Flat Rate Tuition, No Costly Computers or Textbooks
For many people, the barriers are obvious: cost, schedules and access. SOAR™ was designed to remove them. Through radically affordable tuition and an innovative smartphone-based learning experience, Cornerstone University makes it easier to gain valuable skills and earn a respected credential without the traditional obstacles that often stand in the way. Whether you want to earn your full degree or pursue a certificate, SOAR is radically affordable and flexible to meet your goals.
One Tuition, More Opportunity – Flat-rate tuition model rewards progress and helps reduce the overall cost of earning a certificate or degree.
On-Demand Learning – Everything you need to earn your certificate is delivered through the SOAR™ mobile app.
No Textbooks, No Hidden Costs – Everything you need is included in the learning experience.
Financial Aid – Business partner scholarships and employer tuition reimbursement available.
Start When You’re Ready – Year-round enrollment means you don’t have to wait for a traditional semester.
Skills for Developing Employees & Stronger Workplaces
Gain practical skills that help employees grow, improve performance and strengthen workplace culture.
Develop Employees – Support employee growth through coaching, feedback and professional development.
Improve Performance – Use performance management strategies that help employees and organizations succeed.
Strengthen Workplace Culture – Create workplace environments that support engagement, collaboration and accountability.
Lead Organizational Change – Help employees and teams navigate change successfully.
Support Human Resource Leadership – Align people practices with organizational goals and workforce needs.
Understand Team & Workplace Behavior – Recognize how individuals and teams interact to improve workplace effectiveness.
SOAR™ Student Experience
Coursework is created by experienced Cornerstone University academic scholars and business experts who have guided accomplished graduates for decades. The student experience offered by our innovative new SOAR™ smartphone technology includes:
Pre-loaded courses & free resources on the SOAR™ smartphone app.
Engaging original content including videos, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Flexible course streaming to marathon-stream or pause and resume anytime.
Christian morals & values integrated into every course.
Ongoing student support to help you stay on track from start to graduation.
No costly computers. No rigid schedules. Learn anytime, anywhere.
99%
of students like the overall SOAR™ mobile experience.
98%
of students felt supported by their success coach.
96%
of students found instructor feedback helpful.
Courses
MGT-531: Organizational Behavior & Change
Explore how to understand, predict, and influence individual and team behavior within organizational settings.
MGT-638: Human Resource Leadership
Address current issues in human resource management, including legal compliance, career development, job design, and qualifications. Consider labor-management conflict from both behavioral and institutional perspectives.
MGT-640: Employment Development & Performance Management
Learn practical strategies for coaching, developing, and evaluating employees through effective performance management and feedback processes.
Career Opportunities in Employee Development & Organizational Culture
Whether serving in business, healthcare, education, nonprofit organizations, ministry or public service, the Graduate Certificate in People & Culture helps organizations develop employees, strengthen workplace culture and improve performance.
Human Resources Manager
Employee Development Manager
Learning & Development Specialist
Training & Development Manager
Talent Development Specialist
Organizational Development Specialist
Employee Experience Manager
People Operations Manager
Remove the Debt Barrier
Earn your certificate from one of the most affordable private Christian universities in the nation.
Tuition: $3,750 total cost includes:
On-demand learning through the SOAR™ mobile app
Course materials
Student support
Employer tuition reimbursement through participating SOAR Business Partners
Your Certificate Starts Here
Start your certificate at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the region. An admissions counselor is ready to help you begin the enrollment process.
What is the People & Culture Graduate Certificate?
The People & Culture Graduate Certificate helps professionals understand how employee development, workplace culture and organizational behavior influence organizational performance. Through the study of organizational behavior, human resource leadership and performance management, you’ll learn practical strategies for developing employees and supporting healthy workplace cultures.
Who is the People & Culture Graduate Certificate designed for?
This certificate is designed for professionals who help develop employees, support workplace culture or influence organizational performance. Whether you work in human resources, management, operations, training or organizational development, you’ll gain practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
What skills will I learn in the People & Culture Graduate Certificate?
You’ll learn how to coach and develop employees, provide meaningful performance feedback, understand workplace behavior and support organizations through change. The certificate also develops knowledge of human resource leadership, employee development and performance management.
How are Christian faith and values integrated into the certificate?
Grounded in a Christian worldview, the certificate emphasizes stewardship, servant leadership, human dignity and ethical responsibility. You’ll evaluate people’s performance and workplace decisions through a biblical perspective while considering their impact on employees, teams and organizations.
Can certificate credits apply toward a degree?
Yes. Credits earned through the People & Culture Graduate Certificate transfer directly toward Cornerstone University’s Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL), providing a seamless pathway for continued graduate study.
How affordable is the People & Culture Graduate Certificate?
Tuition is 50% less than other national and regional degree and certificate programs.
Delivered through SOAR™, Cornerstone University’s radically affordable and radically flexible mobile learning platform, the certificate combines flat-rate tuition with on-demand learning. Scholarships, grants and employer tuition reimbursement may help reduce costs even further.
What careers can benefit from the People & Culture Graduate Certificate?
The certificate is valuable for professionals seeking advancement in employee development, workplace culture, organizational development, training and development, performance management and people leadership. The skills developed through the certificate can be applied across a wide range of industries and organizational settings.
