What is HR certification?
HR Certification is a credential that demonstrates the knowledge and skills vital to human resource management. Anyone who works in the HR field, or who is interested in entering the field, can become certified in human resources.
The Certificate in Human Resources offered through Missouri State University-West Plains can be taken either for credit or as a non-credit certification prep course. Credit courses include human resources, benefits management, payroll accounting, computer applications for business, and other workplace essential skills. This certificate prepares students for the Associate Human Resources Professional (aPHR) certification exam.
While the Certificate in Human Resources may be completed as a standalone certificate program, courses in this certificate may also be used to complete the Associate of Applied Science in Business – Human Resources option.
Fast Facts
- Human Resources Specialist’s earn a median salary of $59,110 or 28.41/hour
- Job Outlook is bright with a 3%-4% increase (2023-2030)
- Duties may include tasks such as recruiting, screening candidates, interviewing, or placing individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
- Types of jobs include Corporate Recruiter, Employment Representative, HR Analyst (Human Resources Analyst), HR Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator), HR Generalist (Human Resources Generalist), Human Resources Representative (HR Rep), Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Personnel Analyst, Personnel Officer, Recruiter
13-1071.00 - Human Resources Specialists (onetonline.org)
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