Program Overview

Human Resource, Certificate of Proficiency

The Human Resource certificate prepares students to meet the growing need for human resources (HR) professionals. This program prepares students to use various software applications and business knowledge in conjunction with entry-level HR content areas to enhance business operations.

Human Resource Certificate of Proficiency graduates will:

• be prepared for entry-level positions in HR and office administration
• carry out office and HR procedures and management using technology
• explain HR’s role in developing human capital and its impact on an organization’s success
• recognize the partnership of managers and HR professionals in business
• analyze the role of diversity in HR and how a diverse workforce can drive business results
• identify successful strategies for developing a diverse talent pool of qualified candidates
• demonstrate knowledge of various software applications needed for success in business
• learn best practices for human resource’s role in ethics and social responsibility in organizations
• define benefits and identify strategic benefit design considerations to retain talent
• leverage technology and project management to support HR activities
• recognize the importance of using data to inform business decisions and recommendations
• explain the impact HR has on talent in an organization
• analyze the implications of employment law for business
• demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
• meet Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, and Written Communication general education distribution area outcomes

Certified HR professionals may qualify for re-certification hours toward both HRCI & SHRM-CP/SCP recertification credits. Specialized credit is available. Each college credit hour typically equals 10 HRCI & SHRM-CP/SCP recertification hours.

Program Requirements

The program requires 78 credits.

Recommended Course Sequence

The courses listed below are a suggested sequence; as long as prerequisites are met, courses may be taken in a different order.

• Quarter One
  • BTE 105 Keyboarding I (3 credits)
  • BTE 111 Word I (5 credits)
  • ENGL 93 Introduction to Essay Writing I (5 credits) (or any Written Communication course)
  • HRM 210 Introduction HR Management and Role in Organizations (2 credits)
• Quarter Two
  • BTE 112 Excel I (5 credits)
  • BTE 124 PowerPoint (4 credits)
  • HRM 250 Metrics & Analytics Supported by Technology & Project Management (5 credits)
• Quarter Three
  • BTE 114 Database Management (5 credits)
  • BTE 212 Excel II (5 credits)
  • BTE 211 Word II (5 credits)
• Quarter Four
  • HRM 215 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, & Ethics in Organizations (5 credits)
  • HRM 255 Employment Law I (5 credits)
  • HRM 230 Talent Acquisition: Strategy, Sourcing, and Recruiting (5 credits)
• Quarter Five
  • BTE 135 Outlook (4 credits)
  • HRM 260 Employment Law II (5 credits)
  • ECON& 201 Micro Economics (5 credits) (or any Social Science course)
• Quarter Six
  • MATH 87 Quantitative Literacy (5 credits) (or any Quantitative Reasoning course)

General Education Requirements

• ENGL 93 Introduction to Essay Writing I (5 credits) (or any Written Communication course)
• ECON& 201 Micro Economics (5 credits) (or any Social Science course)
• MATH 87 Quantitative Literacy (5 credits) (or any Quantitative Reasoning course)

Diversity and Social Justice Requirement

Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college’s Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. DSJ courses are designated in the college schedule and are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneous to meeting the DSJ requirement.

Total Program Credits

The total program credits required for the Human Resource, Certificate of Proficiency is 78 credits.