Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Description and Outcomes

The objective of the Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate program is to prepare you with the critical knowledge and skills to pursue entry-level positions in human resources. The certificate program is designed to provide foundational knowledge of key human resource areas including employee recruitment, employee training and development, compensation and reward systems, and employment law.

Program Length

The Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate program consists of a minimum of 30 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate.

Program Outcomes

  1. Assess employee recruitment and hiring strategies.
  2. Formulate a strategic training and development process.
  3. Analyze an employer's responsibility for compliance with federal and state laws.
  4. Explain methods for developing a total compensation strategy.
  5. Explain a strategic approach to human resources.

Program Availability

For program availability, please refer to the U.S. State and Other Approvals section and Program Availability Information.

Policies

Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams

Certification and licensure boards have state-specific educational requirements for programs that lead to a license or certification that is a precondition for employment. Prospective and current students must review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications site to view program and state-specific licensure information.

Licensure-track programs may limit enrollment to students in certain states; please see Purdue Global’s Program Availability Information to determine enrollment eligibility.

You are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. Such requirements may change during the course of your program. You are not automatically certified in any way upon program completion. Although certain programs are designed to prepare you to take various optional certification exams, Purdue Global cannot guarantee you will be eligible to take these exams or become certified. Your eligibility may depend on your work experience, completion of education and/or degree requirements, not having a criminal record, and meeting other certification requirements.