It’s time to create more opportunities for your career. Earn a human resources certificate online and be ready to meet the growing demand for HR specialists and managers.
Note: this program is not eligible for Title IV financial aid.
Interested in earning a master's degree? Take the next step in your education and career. We also offer the following programs — and the MBA and master’s in management include concentrations in HR:
Servicemembers and veterans, get the recognition you deserve and earn your degree faster. With our PME2Degree® program, you can turn your military and occupational training into college credit. How many credits have you earned?
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Estimate how much your prior learning credits can reduce your tuition and time to graduation.
This postbaccalaureate certificate program includes five courses designed to provide specialized knowledge in the field of human resources.
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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This program can help you develop the specialized knowledge to pursue entry-level roles in the field of human resources.
General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.
Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
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Prepare yourself for success with a certificate in human resources.
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
Faculty members who hold a doctorate
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Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.
*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.
Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
