Human Resources Program

A certificate, in addition to certifying that someone has passed a test or reached a specific standard of knowledge may also be the name of an actual award.

In many countries, certificate is a qualification attained in secondary education. For instance students in the Republic of Ireland sit the Junior Certificate and follow it with the Leaving Certificate. Similarly other countries have awards, for instance, in Australia the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in New South Wales, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in Victoria, etc., is the examination taken on completion of secondary education.

In many countries, certificates are qualifications in higher education. For example, in Ireland, the National Certificate, which is soon to be replaced by the "Higher Certificate". In Australia, a certificate is a qualification offered by a university or other higher education provider which is shorter than a degree or diploma. These have the titles Certificate (at an undergraduate level), Graduate Certificate (at an undergraduate level, but requiring the completion of a prior undergraduate degree for admission) and Postgraduate Certificate (at a postgraduate level). In Hong Kong, form five students take the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination. Certificate is below the standard of the associate degree and higher diploma, which are below the bachelor degree. Postgraduate certificate are taken after the bachelor degree and are more vocational oriented than master's degree.

Featured Programs [5]

Human Resource Management

Villanova University Provides human resource specialists new tools for successful performance on the job and prepares students to take either the Professional in Human Resources or the Senior Professional in Human Resources exam toward certification by the Human Resource Certification Institute.

This program provides:
  • License Prep - Official license or test preparation courses
  • Certificate - Certification...

Master Certificate in Human Resources

Villanova University Today's shifting business climate mandates that human resource managers be able to adapt to the changing organizational structures of the modern enterprise. Each 8 or 10-week Villanova University online program provides the HR professional with effective human resource management skills and techniques that efficiently adapt to the needs of the organization and that maximize resources. Programs...

Master Certificate in Organizational Leadership

Villanova University In today's competitive business environment, achieving and retaining the leadership edge is imperative. Each 8-week Villanova University online Leadership program provides experienced managers the opportunity to build upon their foundation of knowledge and become a recognized leader in their organization. Professionals learn skills to prove their performance make sound business decisions and enjoy...

Mastering HR Org Effectiveness

Villanova University Today's shifting business climate mandates that human resource managers be able to adapt to the changing organizational structures of the modern enterprise. Each 8 or 10-week Villanova University online program provides the HR professional with effective human resource management skills and techniques that efficiently adapt to the needs of the organization and that maximize resources. Programs...

Strategic Organizational Leadership

Villanova University An in-depth course that focuses on proven leadership strategies, giving participants the tools and techniques needed to enhance their leadership practices and improve their organizations.

This program provides:

Certificate - Human Resrouces certification program