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Want to Work in Human Resources? MiraCosta Might Help

For anyone who might want to change careers but is not sure how some folks get into certain fields, MiraCosta College might be able to help.

Anyone interested in working with human resources can participate in a program offered at the college. Administrators offers some class details, cost and contact information below.

MiraCosta College’s Community Services Program is offering a Human Resources Certificate Program, designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary to excel within the HR field.  The program is made up of six classes, and is appropriate for individuals who are not yet HR professionals as well as for HR veterans who wish to update and upgrade their skills.

Students who complete all six classes will receive a certificate of completion.  The program has also been approved for 22.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute.  Class meets Fridays, September 27-October 11, 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. in Room 4016 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside.

  • Module I: The Role of Human Resources in Today’s Workplace

This class will focus on the basic HR function, helping students to understand how HR fits into the context of the operation and leadership of industry.

  • Module II: Employment Law and Employee Relations

Students will learn how employment law and employee relations contribute to the success or failure of a business.

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  • Module III: Staffing and Retention Strategies

This class will address the necessity for organizations to have effective staffing and recruiting strategies.

  • Module IV: Compensation Design and Management

Topics covered in this class include a look at different compensation approaches and practices, components of compensation, development of a base pay system and compensation administration process.

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  • Module V: Benefits and Retirement Programs

This class will explore how HR can successfully design and manage a benefits and retirement system that will best serve the employee and the organization.

  • Module VI: Trends in Human Resources

This final class in the HR Certificate series will focus on new directions for HR and explore how current trends may change the way HR professionals do business.

The price for each workshop is $98.  You can register for any of the classes separately, but for those who choose to register for the whole certificate program, the discounted price is $530.  For more information or to enroll, contact (760) 795-6820 or www.miracosta.edu/commsvcs.


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