Step Into HR with Confidence

Looking to begin your career in human resources—or gain hands-on skills to advance where you are now? This workplace certificate offers a focused curriculum in HR fundamentals, including employment law, staffing, training, and compensation. You’ll finish ready to step into roles like coordinator or assistant with confidence. 

What You'll Learn

  • Understand employment law and labor relations basics 
  • Train and develop effective staffing processes 
  • Design and apply compensation strategies 
  • Communicate and lead in HR settings 
  • Gain practical knowledge that’s immediately usable in HR or administrative support roles 

Program Requirements

This certificate requires 18 credits, typically completed over two semesters. You’ll take core HR courses that cover management, labor relations, employment law, staffing, and compensation. 

Visit the academic catalog for a full list of required courses by semester:

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Where This Certificate Can Take You

This certificate builds the essential HR skills that help you qualify for foundational roles in human resources, staffing, or benefits—giving you a strong entry point into the field. 

Graduates may pursue roles such as: 

  • Human Resource Assistant 
  • Human Resource Generalist 
  • HR Coordinator 
  • Benefits Analyst 

You could be employed in: 

  • Human resources and staffing departments of companies 
  • Small and medium sized businesses 
  • Nonprofit organizations 
  • Healthcare administration offices 
  • Educational institutions 

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