HRCI
HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate
HRCI

HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate

Launch your career in Human Resources. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills for a career as an Human Resource Associate. No degree or prior experience needed.

Rachel Landers
Michelle Alvarado
Rhea Bautista

Instructors: Rachel Landers

Sponsored by Southeastern University

71,339 already enrolled

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.8

(1,682 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 months
at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.8

(1,682 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 months
at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain the requirements and techniques to recruit and retain talent for an organization

  • Understand how performance management and feedback impact employee relations in an organization

  • Evaluate the various benefits of total remuneration and technology for an organization

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Prepare for a career in Human Resources

  • Receive professional-level training from HRCI
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
  • Earn an employer-recognized certificate from HRCI
  • Qualify for in-demand job titles: Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Associate, Human Resources Coordinator
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$52,000+
median U.S. salary for Human Resources
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91,000+
U.S. job openings in Human Resources
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    Practice your skills with interactive tools and mock interviews

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Prepare for the aPHR Certification Exam with the HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate

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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

Talent Acquisition

Course 117 hours4.8 (1,118 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Create a job analysis and write a job description

  • Create a talent recruitment strategy

  • Identify and explain all stages of the talent acquisition life cycle

Learning and Development

Course 215 hours4.8 (523 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • How to create and deliver effective trainings in your organization

  • How to evaluate key metrics that will demonstrate training outcomes and results

Compensation and Benefits

Course 319 hours4.7 (296 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate an organization's compensation strategy

  • Explain different benefit types and options

  • Evaluate and select an appropriate pay system for an organization's needs

Employee Relations

Course 422 hours4.7 (172 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Explain performance management concepts for all levels of employees

  • Outline organizational design principles and strategies for effectiveness

  • Evaluate policies for the workforce and employees of an organization

Compliance and Risk Management

Course 518 hours4.7 (189 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Explain, implement, and apply compliance for an organization

  • Explain and identify key operational activities which require formal risk management policies and procedures

  • Explain and identify key laws and procedural requirements necessary for compliance

Instructors

Rachel Landers
HRCI
2 Courses35,355 learners
Michelle Alvarado
HRCI
3 Courses81,084 learners

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¹Lightcast™ Job Postings Report, United States, 7/1/22-6/30/23. ²Based on program graduate survey responses, United States 2021.