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Effective Date

08/16/2026

Human Resource Management Certificate

Pathway:

Human Resource Management

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

BUS.HRM.CERT (C306F)

Total Program Credits: 30

The Human Resource Management Certificate is a comprehensive one-year program that equips students with essential knowledge and practical competencies aligned with current industry standards. Students explore key functional areas, including talent acquisition, employment law, training and development, total rewards, performance management, and workforce planning.

Designed for aspiring and emerging HR professionals, this program supports career advancement and provides a strong academic foundation for those preparing for professional certification exams such as the SHRM-CP and PHR.

Stackable Degree:

Human Resource Management Associate in Applied Science

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Human Resource Management Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Create documentation utilized in a Human Resource Department.
  2. Assess job candidates using different matrix reports.
  3. Classify the different laws and policies applicable when interacting with current and potential employees.
  4. Describe the development of a Human Resource organization system.

(Reviewed Spring 2026)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 100 (was 200) ◊ Human Resource Fundamentals

Core Course

3
BUS 141 ◊ Introduction to Business

Core Course

3
BUS 164 (was 270) # ◊ Employee Health and Safety

Core Course

3
BUS 171 ◊ Introduction to Customer Service

Core Course

3
BUS 260 ◊ Labor Law

Core Course

3
Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 205 ◊ # Problem Solving for Human Resources

Core Course

3
BUS 210 ◊ # Recruitment and Selection

Core Course

3
BUS 220 ◊ # Training and Development

Core Course

3
BUS 240 ◊ # Compensation and Benefits

Core Course

3
BUS 250 ◊ # Employee and Labor Relations

Core Course

3
Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
 
See BUS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579, email: williamgriffin@triton.edu

 KEY
(CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)

Last Updated

6/10/2026 5:19:56 PM