The Human Resources University (commonly referred to as HR University or HRU) was an learning and development platform created as part of the United States Office of Personnel Management which serves as the national focal point for the development and delivery of human resources training to enhance the capabilities of the Federal workforce.

[5] HRU’s mission was to offer a learning environment to develop qualified human resources professionals across the United States Federal Government.

HRU’s training opportunities worked to enhance workplace performance and promote mission effectiveness in order to provide a foundation for the future of the Federal Human Resources workforce.

[6] This governance organization wanted to provide a professional career path and consistency of training content and opportunities for the Federal Human Resources Workforce.

In 2011 HRU was founded by the CHCO Council, OPM, and with the assistance of the Executive Human Resources Community Leadership across the Federal Government.

The HRU Interactive Course Catalog provides up-to-date information regarding the university’s classroom and online learning assets, various developmental guides, and alternate means to meet training requirements through various programs or partnerships.