Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate
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HR Certificate Overview
It’s time to create more opportunities for your career. Earn a human resources certificate online and be ready to meet the growing demand for HR specialists and managers.
- Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to change career paths and enter the dynamic, evolving field of human resources.
- Examine topics such as employee recruitment; training and development; compensation and reward systems; and employment law.
- Explore strategic approaches to human resource management.
Come Back Stronger With a Master’s Degree
Interested in earning a master's degree? Take the next step in your education and career. We also offer the following programs — and the MBA and master’s in management include concentrations in HR:
Note: this program is not eligible for Title IV financial aid.
Military Transfer Credit
Servicemembers and veterans, get the recognition you deserve and earn your degree faster with our PME2Degree® program. Use our Military Transfer Credit Estimator to see how much of your occupational and military training counts as college credit.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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Calculate Your Time and Cost
Estimate how much your prior learning credits can reduce your tuition and time to graduation.
What Courses Will I Take?
This postbaccalaureate certificate program includes five courses designed to provide specialized knowledge in the field of human resources.
Sample Courses
- Talent Acquisition and Management
- Talent Development and Learning
- Compensation
- Strategic Human Resource Management
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military graduate was awarded 62% of the credits needed for an associate and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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Career Opportunities
This program can help you develop the specialized knowledge to pursue entry-level roles in the field of human resources.
Average Salary
Range
Job Growth
In Your State
Human Resources Managers
Human Resources Specialists
Training and Development Managers
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Labor Relations Specialists
General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. The skills and employers mentioned are a representation of the hiring needs within the labor market generated by Lightcast and may change over time. There can be no guarantee that any listed employer is or will be hiring in the future or will hire a Purdue Global graduate. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control. The default state is Indiana for those outside of the U.S.
Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Tell me about a time you had to handle a sensitive or confidential issue. How did you manage it?
- Describe a time you helped resolve a conflict between two people. What was your approach, and what was the outcome?
- Tell me about a time when you had to explain a policy, process, or rule to someone who didn't agree with it. How did you handle the situation?
- Give an example of a time you contributed to improving a process or system. What was your role, and what impact did it have?
- Describe a time you had to deal with a difficult person or situation in a professional setting. How did you remain objective?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Change Management
- Communication
- Coordinating
- Data Analysis
- Employee Relations
- Human Resource Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Labor Law
- Performance Management
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance
- Talent Acquisition
- Training and Development
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Prepare yourself for success with a certificate in human resources.
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Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
Faculty publications in 2024–2025
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.