The following reflects the working certification requirements for the Human Resources Assistant (HRA), Human Resources Generalist (HRG) and California HR Professional (CHRP) certification programs. Please be sure to check back for the final requirements.
Individuals wishing to enroll in the certification programs will need access to a computer and internet.
Individuals wishing to enroll in the certification programs will need access to a computer and internet.
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Human Resources Assistant Program (HRA)
1. Successful completion of the required coursework
2. Minimum typing score of 40 words per minute
3. Minimum score of 90% on HRA Comprehensive Assessment
Core Courses (Required)
HR 100 Introduction to Human Resources
HR 150 Introduction to Benefits Administration
HR 151 Introduction to Compensation
HR 152 Introduction to HR Documentation
HR 153 Introduction to HR Technology
HR 154 Introduction to Payroll Administration
HR 155 Introduction to Talent Acquisition
HR 156 Introduction to Workplace Injuries
HR 157 Introduction to Managing Personnel Records
HR 160 Introduction to Federal Leaves of Absence
HR 170 Human Resources Assistant Best Practices
HR 180 Introduction to MS Word for HR Assistants
HR 181 Introduction to MS Excel for HR Assistants
HR 182 Introduction to MS Outlook for HR Assistants
Human Resources Generalist Program (HRG)
1. 1 year in an exempt HR role OR 2 years HR experience*
2. Successful completion of the required coursework
3. Minimum score of 90% on HRG Comprehensive Assessment
Core Courses (Required)
HR 200 Introduction to Federal Acts and Agencies
HR 201 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
HR 203 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
HR 207 American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
HR 208 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
HR 217 Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
HR 300 The HR Generalist Role, Ethics, and Responsibilities
HR 310 Talent Acquisition: Job Descriptions and Advertising
HR 311 Talent Acquisition: Interviewing Skills
HR 312 Talent Acquisition: Background and Reference Checks
HR 313 Talent Acquisition: Onboarding
HR 320 Employee Benefits Basics
HR 325 Compensation Basics
HR 320 Fundamentals of Performance Management
HR 325 Risk Management
HR 330 Corrective Actions
Electives
3 HR 200 Level Courses
2 HR 300 Level Courses
California HR Professional Program (CHRP)
1. Successful Completion of HRG or 2 years in an exempt HR generalist role*
2. Successful completion of the required coursework
3. Minimum score of 90% on CHRP Comprehensive Assessment.
Core Courses (Required)
HR 400 California Labor and Employment Agencies and Acts
HR 450 Wage and Hour Practices: Wage Orders
HR 451 Wage and Hour Practices: Wages
HR 452 Wage and Hour Practices: Breaks and Meal Periods
HR 453 Wage and Hour Practices: Exempt and Non-Exempt
HR 500 Leaves of Absence: Pregnancy Disability Leave
HR 501 Leaves of Absence: California Family Rights Act
HR 502 Leaves of Absence: Other Protected Leaves
HR 550 Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Workplace Discrimination
HR 551 Managing Workplace Disabilities
HR 552 Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Workplace Sexual Harassment
HR 553 Employee Relations
* Candidates for certification will be required to provide documentation supporting that they meet the work experience requirements for HRG and CHRP certifications to be eligible for certification.