Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management Certificates of Achievement

The Human Resource Certificate covers essential concepts in Human Resource Management. Students will develop skills to minimize potential liabilities in tough areas such as: hiring, terminations, workers’ compensation, and sexual harassment, best practices in performance appraisals, better hiring techniques, planning benefit packages, and maintaining a safe work environment which can help the Human Resource Manager recruit and retain a diverse top notch workforce.  The Bakersfield College Human Resource Certificate of Achievement is primarily designed to provide formal training for careers in human resources-related jobs, such as human resources management, recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations. Upon completion of the required courses with at least a “C” or “P” (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to analyze and interpret the legal and ethical frameworks governing Human Resource Management.

• 2. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency in utilizing technology to optimize human resource functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and organizational communication, by applying relevant human resource techniques and best practices.

• 3. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to explain how Federal, State, and local laws affect public and private employers, and apply this knowledge to ensure organizational compliance and promote equitable treatment in the workplace.

• 4. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able toevaluate labor relations and collective bargaining agreements in both public and private sectors and analyze their impact and implications.

Program Requirements