Frequently Asked Questions
Human Resources Assistant Level 1 Certificate
- Occupation: Human Resources Assistant
- Entry-level wage: $34,000
- Mean wage: $45,500
- Annual demand for DFW-Arlington: 360
- Recommended prerequisite for Human Resources Associate Level 1 Certificate
Human Resources Associate Level 1 Certificate
- Occupation: Human Resources Specialist*
- Entry-level wage: $45,000
- Mean wage: $70,400
- Annual demand for DFW-Arlington: 2,286
*Previous experience as a human resources assistant or completion of Human Resources Assistant Level 1 certificate recommended
Human Resources Management Associate of Applied Science (aPHR credential)
Curriculum includes both Level 1 certificates: Human Resources Assistant and Human Resources Associate
- How to recruit, on-board, and manage employees
- Human Resources recordkeeping and management
- How to interpret and manage benefits and compensation
- How to understand and explain the legal and ethical issues
- Material to prepare for the Associate Professional of Human Resources (aPHR) exam from HRCI
Certificate and AAS Course Insight
Human Resources Assistant (Level 1 Certificate)
Learn human resources from where the rubber meets the road. This level 1 certificate prepares entry-level workers for a front desk clerical office role in a Human Resources department. Learn tools of the trade including organizational behavior and problem-solving skills as you answer first line questions from employees and supervisors.
Human Resources Associate (Level 1 Certificate)
This level 1 certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in Human Resources and includes preparation for the highly valued HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) examination. Learn the tools of the trade including best practices for each function of Human Resources including training and development, employment, benefits and compensation, employee relations and risk management while preparing to become aPHR certified.
Human Resources Management (Associate of Applied Science)
This Associate of Applied Science degree combines the HR Assistant and HR Associate level 1 certificates for the ultimate HR Management preparation. This degree includes transferrable Core curriculum to allow you to gain employment in Human Resources fast, and work while you complete English, speech, math,humanities and social science courses that transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Already have a degree? You can take the HR Assistant and HR Associate certificates through Continuing Education to earn continuing education units (CEUs) as opposed to college credit. Same courses, same outcomes! Contact Continuing Education (ContinuingEd@dallascollege.edu)
"We believe [these programs] will help advance the value of HR by providing a pipeline of talent to assist employers in filling. DallasHR supports Dallas College providing these certificates and degrees as part of their curriculum. We look forward to working with Dallas College to support these relevant and engaging Human Resources Management programs.""
Brad C. Shamlin
Executive Director of DallasHR
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