Human Resource Assistant
Certificate of Completion
Program #3P44228
This certificate is designed for students seeking entry-level employment in a Human Resources department. The coursework will prepare students for entry-level positions with job titles such as HR Assistant, HR Clerk, HR Technician, etc.
To earn a certificate, students must complete the required and elective courses as listed with a grade of P (pass). The exception is for WFPR 100 Career Skills and Resource Lab and/or WFPR 101 Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab courses. If those courses are required or listed as an elective, students will not receive a grade and instead must complete at least 36 hours in either WFPR 100 Career Skills and Resource Lab or WFPR 101 Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab. For programs/courses that allow credit for prior learning, at least 75% of all coursework must be completed at North Orange Continuing Education.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (132 Hours) | ||
| HRMA 100 | Human Resources, Introduction | 24 |
| HRMA 105 | Employee Relations | 24 |
| HRMA 110 | Compensation | 24 |
| HRMA 115 | Assessing and Improving Performance | 24 |
| HRMA 120 | Talent Acquisition and Development | 36 |
| Required Elective Course (48-72 Hours) | ||
| Must complete two of the following courses: | 48-72 | |
| Career Skills and Resource Lab | 36 | |
| Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab | 36 | |
| Build Your Career | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 180-204 | |
Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| HRMA 100 | 24 | HRMA 115 | 24 |
| HRMA 105 | 24 | HRMA 120 | 36 |
| HRMA 110 | 24 | WFPR 105 | 12 |
| WFPR 100 or 101 | 36 | ||
| 108 | 72 | ||
| Total Hours 180 | |||
List of Courses
HRMA 100 72 Hours Human Resources, Introduction
This course will introduce students to the human resource environment. It focuses on basic human resource management, creating equal opportunities, analyzing jobs, and creating job descriptions. (Apportionment)
HRMA 105 72 Hours Employee Relations
This class with address working with collective bargaining units, labor and employee relations, and global human resource management. (Apportionment)
HRMA 110 72 Hours Compensation
This class with cover employee compensation by establishing a pay structure, recognizing employee contributions with pay, and providing employee benefits. (Apportionment)
HRMA 115 72 Hours Assessing and Improving Performance
This class addresses assessing performance of employees and building programs to help improve employee performance and satisfaction. (Apportionment)
HRMA 120 108 Hours Talent Acquisition and Development
This course focuses processes and concepts of attracting, recruiting, hiring, retaining and developing quality talent for organizational need. (Apportionment)
WFPR 100 18-180 Hours Career Skills and Resource Lab
Free, flexible scheduling to complete and receive help on homework and training on computer, industry related and employability skills. (Apportionment)
WFPR 101 36 Hours Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab
Lab designed for online students to have access to seminars, assistance, and resources related to Career Technical Education and/or employment skills. (Apportionment)
WFPR 105 12 Hours Build Your Career
Ready to get to work? This course will help you launch your career through learning how to step out of your comfort zone, network, build communication skills, explore career options and land the jobs and internships you want. (Apportionment)