Human Resource Management Certificate
CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division · Bakersfield, CA
- Cost
- $2,300
- Length
- 32 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- 93%
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
- People enrolled
- 111
- Finished the program
- 100%Based on 104 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- 93%Typical California program: 69% of 1,690 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Earnings in one quarter after
- $4,000A single quarter of earnings, roughly three months, not a yearly salary. Do not compare it directly with the yearly pay shown for the occupation.Typical California program: $10,900 of 1,339 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Shrinking -3.5%
California projects this job will shrink over the next ten years. Fewer openings may mean a harder search.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Related work California expects more of
The U.S. Department of Labor lists these as related to the job above, and California projects growth in them rather than decline. Related is not the same as interchangeable: the training, the licences and the pay can all differ, and this program does not train for these. It is a place to start asking, not a recommendation.
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$79,426 · +1.9% · 16 programs here
- Human Resources Managers$172,933 · +7.9% · 14 programs here
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$92,944 · +6.6% · 5 programs here
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$65,023 · +5.4% · No programs here train for it
Where California publishes a separate figure for Bakersfield-Delano MSA (Kern County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
Human Resources Specialists
Job ads may call this: Recruiter · Personnel Analyst · Personnel Officer · Corporate Recruiter
Some of what people in this job do. The Department rates how important each one is, and they appear in that order.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Administer employee benefit plans.
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Show 3 more things this job involves
- Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
What this pays in Bakersfield-Delano MSA (Kern County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield-Delano MSA (Kern County) | $48,785 | $77,987 | $123,701 |
| Across California | $53,655 | $84,901 | $153,950 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Bakersfield-Delano MSA (Kern County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $84,901per yearBakersfield-Delano MSA: $76,105
- Projected openings
- 97,470Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 1,160
- Projected change
- +10.4%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- None
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 46% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 34% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 1%
- High school diploma
- 9%
- Started college, no degree
- 16%
- Two-year degree
- 8%
- Four-year degree
- 46%
- Master's degree
- 18%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 2%
This counts people already doing this job, across the whole United States. Every other figure on this page is California's, and the federal government publishes no state version of this one. It is what people happen to have, not a rule about who gets hired. A small row does not mean you would be turned away, and a large one is not a promise of a job.
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Personnel Clerk · Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant) · Human Resources Associate (HR Associate) · Human Resources Administrative Assistant (HR Administrative Assistant)
- Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
- Record data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations.
- Interview job applicants to obtain and verify information used to screen and evaluate them.
- Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
Show 4 more things this job involves
- Process and review employment applications to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants.
- Inform job applicants of their acceptance or rejection of employment.
- Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
- Select applicants meeting specified job requirements and refer them to hiring personnel.
What this pays in Bakersfield-Delano MSA (Kern County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield-Delano MSA (Kern County) | $41,663 | $52,790 | $71,626 |
| Across California | $42,277 | $58,953 | $80,224 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Bakersfield-Delano MSA (Kern County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $58,953per yearBakersfield-Delano MSA: $51,240
- Projected openings
- 11,530Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 250
- Projected change
- -3.5%
- Usually needs
- Associate's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- None
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 33% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Associate's degree. 43% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 2%
- High school diploma
- 16%
- Started college, no degree
- 24%
- Two-year degree
- 11%
- Four-year degree
- 33%
- Master's degree
- 12%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 1%
Program details
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
The program provides practical, up-to-date information on handling your organizations human resources. Learn how to minimize potential liabilities in tough areas such as: hiring, terminations, workers compensation, and sexual harassment, which will save your company money. You will also learn the best practices in performance appraisals, better hiring techniques, planning benefit packages, and maintaining a safe work environment which can help you recruit and retain a top notch workforce.
Someone else may be able to pay for this
This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-08-04). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.
The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California
America`s Job Center of California- TaftAffiliate site
Phone: 661-763-0200
119 North 10th StreetKern County department of Human ResourcesTaft, CA 93268about 14.7 miles away
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
America`s Job Center of California-BakersfieldComprehensive center
Phone: 661-325-4473(HIRE) or 661-336-6912
1600 East Belle TerraceCounty of Kern Community Service CenterBakersfield, CA 93307about 17.1 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm,
Has a veterans' representative
EPIC - Envision-Plan-Innovate-ConnectAffiliate site
Phone: 661-336-6460
2211 H StreetYouth Services OnlyBakersfield, CA 93301about 17.4 miles away
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Has a veterans' representative
Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List
How this gets paid for, and what to ask →
Whether a person can have a program paid for is decided by their local workforce development board and the America's Job Center staff who interview them — not by this site, and not by the training provider. California has 45 local workforce development areas and each sets its own policies, so the answer can differ between two people in neighboring counties. Nothing here is a promise of funding or a determination of eligibility.
The rules cited here, and the state and federal sites linked to, are published in English.
How this site gets its figures, and what they do not tell you →