What would be the benefits of pursuing an HR management certificate?
I'm getting my associate's in accounting in May 2023. I discovered that if I took 3 more classes I could earn an HR management certificate. I'm really tempted by this, but it would cost about $2400. I'm also not sure if it would be worth it in the long run, as I might not get a bachelor's in management/accounting. Still, it would be nice to have it as something to fall back on for a career switch/retirement job/etc. Would I be able to use it with my accounting degree to get into payroll administration? What are your thoughts/advice?
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Melissa’s Answer
David’s Answer
I recently completed a certificate in HR Management through Cal State Dominguez Hills. The program is part-time (two nights a week) and cost less than $1,000. I found it useful to put some formal structure around some of the HR practices I'd used when I managed people, but it was definitely no substitute for work experience or a relevant degree. My suggestion is to pursue it if you are curious and can afford it, but otherwise, as the other posters have written, it's probably not worth the time or money at this stage in your career.
Good luck.
Bright’s Answer
Kentrice’s Answer
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation in May 2023. I have my bachelors in HR management and my masters in HR management as well. It will be work it for only 3 more classed to get your bachelors rather than associates. Having you bachelors in HR management will still help you if your goal is payroll administration. I started working with ADP after getting my masters in HR management and I could have applied also for payroll but I wanted to work in my field of HR. ADP offers great payroll positions that you could qualify for and it will defiantly help by having a bachelors. Go for it ! Best of luck to you in your future endeavors.