The UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations (UP SOLAIR), through the Center for Industry Productivity and Competitiveness (CIPC), proudly opens enrollment for the 25th Certificate Course in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management (IRHR 25).

Designed for HR practitioners, supervisors, managers, labor relations professionals, government personnel, business owners, and aspiring HR leaders, this comprehensive certificate course provides participants with practical knowledge and current best practices in industrial relations and human resource management from leading academics and industry practitioners.

For its 25th offering, IRHR 25 will be conducted fully online, allowing Filipinos from anywhere in the Philippines and abroad to join without the need to travel.

Course Details

Duration: September 5 - November 28, 2026

Total Number of Sessions: 20 lecture-topic sessions; 1 day capstone preparation; and a capstone presentation

Session/Day/Time: Two (2) sessions every Saturday: morning session at 8:30 AM, then afternoon at 1:00 PM.

Mode of Delivery: Fully Online (via Zoom teleconference)

Why Enroll?

Participants will gain practical knowledge on:

●     Labor and Employment Relations

●     Employee Relations and Engagement

●     Occupational Safety and Health

●     HR Analytics

●     Strategic Compensation and Benefits

●     Performance Management

●     Labor Laws

●     Collective Bargaining

●     Artificial Intelligence in HR

●     Emerging HR and IR Trends

Why Choose IRHR?

✔ Learn from UP SOLAIR professors and experienced industry practitioners

✔ Practical case discussions and real workplace applications

✔ Build your professional HR network with participants from various industries

✔ Earn a Certificate from UP SOLAIR, endorsed by the Philippine Civil Service Commission

Who Should Enroll?

●     HR Practitioners

●     HR Managers and Supervisors

●     Labor Relations Officers

●     Government HR Personnel

●     Business Owners

●     People Managers

●     Aspiring HR Professionals

Investment Fee: P33,000.00

Inclusion:

●     20 lecture sessions

●     Capstone presentation critic

●     Lecture handouts or copies of the slide presentation

●     Certification from UP SOLAIR

Limited slots available. Pre-register here: www.tinyurl.com/IRHR25reg

Learn more about the Certificate Course in IRHR:

● Learning, Leadership, and Legacy: IRHR 24 Completes a Meaningful Journey

● From Learning to Leading: IRHR Alumni Stories 

● UP SOLAIR Wraps Up IRHR 23 

For inquiries regarding the course, you can email the Center for Industry Productivity and Competitiveness (CIPC) - UP SOLAIR at cipc.upd@up.edu.ph; or call (02) 8981 8500 local 4078