This postbaccalaureate certificate program includes five courses designed to provide specialized knowledge in the field of human resources.
- Employment and Staffing
- Employee Training and Development
- Compensation
- Strategic Human Resource Management
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Earn a Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to change career paths and enter the ever-evolving industry of human resources.
At Purdue Global, you can enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning. This human resource management certificate program offers a targeted curriculum designed to enhance your professional knowledge.
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Note: this program is not eligible for Title IV financial aid.
To enroll in the Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
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This program can help you develop the specialized knowledge to pursue entry-level roles in the field of human resources.
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Earning an online certificate in human resources can also help you prepare for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam.*
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Learn MoreThis postbaccalaureate certificate program includes five courses designed to provide specialized knowledge in the field of human resources.
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*Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.