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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Human Resources Assistant",
  "award": "Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)",
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      "markdown": "Program Code: CEC.VHRA.CC\n\nProgram Control Number: 45904"
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      "markdown": "The Human Resources Assistant Certificate Program prepares students for entry-level positions in human resources and related administrative roles. Students begin with a program orientation, a VBUS 340 Career Exploration course that is specific to this program, which must be successfully completed in order to be considered for program admission. Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge, which is included in the SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) certification exam, will be covered in three courses — Foundations of Human Resources, Human Resources Compliance, and Human Resources Operations. The program concludes with a Certified Human Resources Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Preparation and Practice course, which reinforces professional competencies and prepares students for the industry-recognized SHRM-CP certification.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Students will prepare to take the latest SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification exam and continue their career pathway in human resources."
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          "text": "Students must pass the following course to be considered for admission into the program and achieve the certificate:",
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          "text": "Students must pass the following FOUR (4) courses:",
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