Human Resources Management
- Cost
- $5,359*
Support employees, help companies thrive
Be the professional who cares for an organization’s greatest resource: it’s people. What you do is essential to company growth and making employees happy.
Specialize in Human Resources (HR) Management and learn to:
- recruit and retain talent
- develop employee skills
- manage compensation and benefits programs
- support workforce diversity
- manage staff reductions and terminations
- navigate laws that govern employees and employers
- communicate as a manager
What can you do with a Certificate in Human Resources Management?
With this certificate, you can work for a small- or medium-sized company in an HR support role. Or use the certificate as a stepping stone to earn an associate degree in business administration.
Right away your certificate lets you start in roles such as:
- HR associate
- HR trainee
- HR analyst
Highlights
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Career Certificate
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Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
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Program Length: 1.5 Years
Full-time students can complete in 1.5 years.
Career Outlook
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Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $66,328
- Median
- $108,559
- Senior-Level
- $191,130
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $31.88
- Median
- $52.18
- Senior-Level
- $91.89
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 33.56%
- Certificate
- 13.16%
- Some college
- 13.18%
- Associate Degree
- 11.84%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 24.28%
- Master's Degree
- 3.93%
- Doctorate
- 0.06%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $81,902
- Median
- $120,109
- Senior-Level
- $229,204
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $39.37
- Median
- $57.74
- Senior-Level
- $110.19
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 85.71%
- Master's Degree
- 14.29%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $43,725
- Median
- $73,599
- Senior-Level
- $135,511
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $21.02
- Median
- $35.38
- Senior-Level
- $65.14
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 8.7%
- Certificate
- 4.35%
- Some college
- 8.7%
- Associate Degree
- 4.35%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 69.57%
- Master's Degree
- 4.35%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $50,172
- Median
- $83,296
- Senior-Level
- $130,629
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $24.12
- Median
- $40.04
- Senior-Level
- $62.80
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- Some college
- 14.07%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 70.2%
- Master's Degree
- 15.73%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $35,278
- Median
- $49,164
- Senior-Level
- $64,519
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $16.96
- Median
- $23.63
- Senior-Level
- $31.01
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 21.12%
- Certificate
- 5.71%
- Some college
- 11.22%
- Associate Degree
- 27.35%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 33.81%
- Master's Degree
- 0.8%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $87,983
- Median
- $137,005
- Senior-Level
- $241,327
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $42.29
- Median
- $65.86
- Senior-Level
- $116.02
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- Some college
- 4.35%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 82.61%
- Master's Degree
- 13.05%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $48,555
- Median
- $71,249
- Senior-Level
- $115,844
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $23.34
- Median
- $34.25
- Senior-Level
- $55.69
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 13.52%
- Certificate
- 1.31%
- Some college
- 4.82%
- Associate Degree
- 7.16%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 48.28%
- Master's Degree
- 24.91%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Frequently asked questions
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Yes! Our student profile is varied. You’re in classes with students from different backgrounds. Some are your age, but not all. Some attended college before; others are new to college. Your combined experience creates a dynamic and meaningful environment for learning.
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Not all of it. You can take some courses online. Other courses occur in person to help you build and practice your skills. The course schedule and delivery mode vary from semester to semester.
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Human resources management is a good career with a strong future. Organizations need HR professionals. Why? HR professionals advocate for employees. They create a positive workplace culture and recruit and retain talent. This helps organizations meet their goals for growth, productivity and profitability.
If you enjoy working with people, HR management is a good career choice for you.
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You’ll learn how to apply writing, communication and analysis skills in the workplace. You'll learn from instructors who have been-there, done-that. They know first-hand how human resources management works in an organization. You’ll gain practical knowledge as a result.
The class sizes at CLC are small. Need help? No problem. CLC instructors are accessible. They give you their full attention and personal feedback.
Plus, this is a stackable certificate. You can use the credits to help you earn an associate degree in business administration at CLC.
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Leanne Linsky
Graduate
“The CLC student body is diverse, my classmates had more work and life experience. When I transferred, I was better prepared for university life.”
Leanne studied business administration at CLC, then got her bachelor's degree at University of Nevada Las Vegas and a master's degree at University of California, Irvine. She is the creator of an online app for comedians.
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