Human Resources

One-Year Certificate

Degrees & Certificates
Human Resources
30
Credit Hours
 
Location

Newark

Format

On campus and online

 
 
 
Admission

Open enrollment

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

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Overview

Gain the knowledge and skills you need for employment as a human resource professional. These employees handle the daily operations of a human resource department which can include screening applicants for employment, administering pay and employee benefits, and managing policies and procedures.

With this certificate you’ll be ready to work in human resources right away. You will also be prepared to continue your education with COTC’s Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology.

By completing this course, you:

  • expand your potential job opportunities in human resources
  • build a strong foundation for academic progression in business

License/Credentialing Eligibility

The human resources courses in the business program align with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.


Future Start Dates

Summer 2024

May 20

Apply by: MAY 13

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Autumn 2024

August 26

Apply by: AUG 19

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Autumn 2024

August 26

Apply by: AUG 19

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Admission Requirements

This is an open-enrollment program. To be admitted, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.

Plan of Study

One-Year Certificate

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Human Resources Certificate

Total hours required: 30

Autumn Semester

BUS-110

Introduction to Management

3

BUS-125

​PC Applications in Business

3

BUS-130

Team Building

3

BUS-135

Introduction to Human Resource Management

3

ECON-105

​Principles of Microeconomics

3

Total

15

Spring Semester

BUS-120

Business Law

3

BUS-208

Financial Business Practices

3

BUS-220

Human Resource Policies and Procedures

3

BUS-226

21st Century Workplace Skills

3

BUS-231

Training, Employee Relations and Compensation

3

Total

15

The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.

Published: March 2024

Continue Your Education

Credits earned for the human resources certificate count toward COTC’s Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology.

AAB in business management Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I complete the human resources certificate?

You can complete the human resources certificate in two semesters.

Can I take classes online or face-to-face?

You can choose to complete the human resources certificate entirely online or on campus, or you can take a combination of online and face-to-face classes.

What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?

COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.

Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.

See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.