Human Resources Certificate

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    Program Number: 
    901021
    Certificate
    Program Courses offered at the following Campuses: 

    For more information contact:
    Accounting & Finance Program Cluster
    Phone: 
    (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6003 or (608) 246-6003

    About

    The Human Resources Certificate is a certificate program for individuals interested in maintaining or pursuing careers in human resources departments. The certificate is designed for updating and/or broadening the knowledge of employees in the field of human resources and for individuals desiring to enter the field. No application to the college is required.

    Admissions

    Certificate Eligibility

    To earn a certificate, you need to apply for admission. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. No more than 50% of the certificate credits may be through advanced standing.

    Online Certificate Application

    Create an ApplyWeb account and follow the instructions to complete the Online Certificate Application. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by credit card, debit card or electronic check) with your application. Applicants may submit more than one certificate application per term using the Online Certificate Application; the same fees apply for each additional application.

    Paper Certificate Application

    You can request a paper application from the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by check or money order) with your application. Effective January 1, 2011, the non-refundable paper certificate application fee will be $20. Please note: using a paper application can delay the processing of your admission application additional two weeks.

    Financial Aid Eligibility

    Certificates are not eligible for financial aid.

    Employment

    Graduation Requirements: 

    A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate.

    Career Potential: 
    • Human Resources Assistant
    • Human Resources Representative
    • Human Resources Clerk
    • Human Resources Coordinator
    • Human Resources Technician

    With additional education and/or experience, graduates may find employment as:

    • Human Resources Specialist
    • Human Resources Analyst
    • Human Resources Manager
    Last Modified: January 5, 2011