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Human Resources Management, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 2_CN_HRMG

Control Number: 21331

Not Financial Aid Eligible


This program is designed for students seeking employment in entry-level human resource management positions including assistant human resource manager, recruiter, training and development coordinator, and payroll clerk. The program includes skills development in areas such as business communication, organizational behavior, team dynamics, payroll accounting, and business law.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Describe fundamental responsibilities of a human resource manager including human resource planning, recruiting, hiring, onboarding and training, evaluating, and separation.
  2. Practice written and verbal communication skills utilized in business.
  3. Summarize legal considerations associated with human resource management.
  4. Describe methods utilized for determining employee compensation.
  5. Practice basic payroll accounting.

Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:

  • Human resources assistant / clerk
  • Recruiter
  • Training and development coordinator
  • Payroll assistant

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ACCT G110Payroll Accounting and Taxation3
BUS G100Introduction To Business3
BUS G108Legal Environment of Business3
BUS G139Business Communication3
or BUS G130 Introduction to Business Writing
MGMT G111Human Resources Management3
Elective Courses
Select one of the following:3
Essentials of Organizational Behavior
Team Building And Group Dynamics
Business and Organizational Ethics
Total Units18

Recommended Program Sequence

These sequences are general maps for students to finish all requirements for the Certificate. There may be advisories or time requirements that students may want to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Year 1: 

Course Title Units
Semester 1
BUS G100Introduction To Business3
BUS G108Legal Environment of Business3
BUS G139Business Communication3
or BUS G130 Introduction to Business Writing
Units9
Course Title Units
Semester 2
MGMT G111Human Resources Management3
ACCT G110Payroll Accounting and Taxation3
Select one of the following:3
MGMT G115Essentials of Organizational Behavior3
MGMT G130Team Building And Group Dynamics3
MGMT G140Business and Organizational Ethics3
Units9