Human Resources Assistant II

This certificate is designed for students who intend to seek employment in a Human Resources department in private industry or in a governmental agency (e.g. city, county, state, school district, etc.). This coursework will help to prepare students for entry-level positions with job titles such as HR Assistant, HR Clerk, HR Technician, etc. This coursework also helps prepare students for the Professional Human Resources Certification and Senior Professional Human Resources Certification (SHRM) examinations.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply the principles and methods involved in the recruitment, selection and placement of employees with regard to affirmative action programs, training, experience and aptitudes; and model techniques of effective customer and employee relations.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
BUSAD 101	Introduction to Business	3
BUSAD 110	Human Relations in Business	3
BUSAD 144	Human Resources I	3
BUSAD 145	Human Resources II	3
CABOT 270	Microsoft Excel I	3
CABOT 105 or BUSAD 106	Introduction to Office Correspondence or Written Business Communications	3 or 3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.