The 18-credit certificate program prepares graduates for employment as a human resources assistant or specialist.
The Human Resources program at Northwest Technical College will equip students with the knowledge and skills in human resource practices that are needed at the technical, operational and management level of any business.
This program is designed for students who either are employed in or desire to be employed in the field but lack formal education in its laws and processes. Students will learn about the impact of major laws and court decisions affecting human resource managers and be able to assist in conducting job analyses, assist in the recruitment and selection process, advise hiring supervisors regarding legal and ethical issues and apply reflective thinking and self-management in professional settings.
Program is entirely online!
Human Resources Certificate Overview
Employment
Northwest Minnesota is outpacing the rest of the state in the need for additional human resources specialists. Knowledge of human resource practices is also valuable for office and personnel managers in the private and public sectors, as well as business owners and entrepreneurs who are planning to launch or expand a business.
This 18-credit certificate will prepare students for a successful career in human resources by giving them the foundational knowledge of the applicable laws, processes and ethical issues in the field. Coursework for the certificate includes payroll, human resources management, principles of management, supervisory leadership and computerized business application.
Next Steps
Human Resources coursework can provide a strong foundation for continued study in other business-related areas. Credits earned through this certificate can be applied in full toward NTC’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Business.
Degree Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1104 | Payroll | 3.00 |
| ACCT 1120 | Legal Environment | 3.00 |
| MKTG 2200 | Prin of Management | 3.00 |
| MKTG 2220 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 |
| SUPL 1120 | Supervisory Leadership | 3.00 |
| CPTR 1104 | Computerized Business Applications | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Program Skills
- Demonstrate understanding of operational and strategic functions of the Human Resources field
- Apply human resources employment law and regulations utilizing appropriate judgement of the circumstances
- Demonstrate understanding of basic computer literacy skills such as D2L and email
- Apply skills learned in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Utilize skills and techniques of leadership and supervision relating to the Human Resources field