u/Brief-Row-9621

Hi everyone,

I work in HR in California, handling ER matters directly as part of my role. I hold PHR-CA and SHRM-CP certifications.

I handle ER matters as part of my role and want to sharpen my skills — particularly around conducting workplace investigations and managing difficult ER conversations.

I've been looking at the eCornell Employee Relations and Investigations certificate (5 courses, ~3 months, $3,600) and had a few questions for anyone who's completed it:

1. Did the curriculum translate to your actual day-to-day work, or was it more theoretical?
2. Is the investigation framework they teach something you actually use on the job?
3. Given that I already hold PHR-CA and SHRM-CP, was there meaningful new content — or did it feel redundant?
4. Would you recommend it over a shorter option like MSU's Workplace Investigations certificate ($1,200, 2 days)?

Any honest feedback appreciated — especially from those who were already certified before taking it. TIA!