| Human resources schools are available through | | | | level or leadership roles within the HR department of a |
| campus locations or online programs. Online programs | | | | company. A common path in the career is to start with |
| have become popular for working individuals who | | | | an entry level position, then, over time, continue to |
| cannot disrupt their work schedules and income | | | | supplement your skills through on the job training and |
| streams from their current jobs. Choosing the right | | | | online learning through a college or university. |
| school starts with having a clear picture of what your | | | | Once you have been in an HR role for at least two |
| career goals are and enrolling in a program that will | | | | years, it is a good idea to become certified through |
| supplement your on the job training. At the | | | | The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The |
| undergraduate and bachelors level, schools offer | | | | HRCI offers a PHR (Professional in HR) certification |
| business administration degrees with an HR | | | | for the entry to mid level professional. Those who |
| concentration. At the graduate level, there are degrees | | | | have a masters degree may take the exam for |
| available specifically for human resource management. | | | | certification after only one year of experience, while |
| A bachelors degree with an HR concentration will | | | | those with a bachelors degree must have at least two |
| cover topics such as labor and employment laws, | | | | years of human resources job experience. There are |
| compensation systems, recruiting methods, | | | | additional levels of HR certification and different types; |
| occupational behavior, and diversity in the workplace. In | | | | however, the PHR is usually the first step. |
| addition to the core curriculum, at the bachelors level, | | | | The first step is to research schools and find one that |
| you will learn about general business strategies and | | | | is aligned with your career aspirations. From there, it is |
| topics. Courses on productivity, business management | | | | a matter of continued training on the job, certification, |
| and leadership, as well as some general business | | | | and further education. If you are a natural leader with |
| economics are typically part of the program as well. | | | | high ethical and personal standards, and want to be |
| At the graduate level, many schools offer an mba or a | | | | advocate for both workers and businesses, a career |
| human resource management masters degree. These | | | | in human resources could be a rewarding one. |
| programs are designed for those who will be in upper | | | | |