Short Courses To Pursue As A Human Resource Professional

By Michelle Wanjiku

You are obviously looking to grow in your career and get good jobs. However, in the current competitive job market in order for you to achieve this, you need to set yourself apart from other job seekers with similar qualifications.

This can only be done by pursuing additional professional short courses. Taking extra courses that build your soft and hard skills is a great way to ensure growth in your career and it also gives you an advantage when it comes to job hunting.

For HR professionals, when it’s time to move on to the next phase of your career, experience alone won’t win over employers. Even though recruiters do look at your experience, they want to see more and this is where certifications come in handy.

In addition to on-the-job experience, professional certifications can help you stand out especially among a group of candidates who have the same experience as you.

There are organizations such as the College of Human Resource Management and Corporate Staffing Services that offer various certification courses for both experienced and inexperienced professionals.

Here are some of the HR certification courses you can pursue

1. Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) Certificate

As an HR professional, you are required by Kenyan law to take up a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) certificate.

The course takes 1 year and is administered by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

This is a certificate that most employers ask for before they hire any HR professional, meaning that getting it should be a priority.

2. Certificate in Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS)

This is a certification that provides you with the knowledge to handle software for the data entry, data tracking, and data information needs of the HR department, payroll, management, and accounting functions within a business.

As a job seeker, showing employers that you have this knowledge will greatly improve your chances of getting the job because more and more organizations have started using this software.

The course takes two weeks at the College of Human Resource Management.

3. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Another popular requirement for most jobs is the position of a postgraduate diploma. You will find that most organizations add that being in possession of a Postgraduate Diploma will be an added advantage.

You can take this course at a majority of public and private universities and colleges in Kenya.

In Conclusion,

Professional courses that are offered by professional bodies are a great addition to your CV as they will boost your chances of getting a job. They are also a good way for you to stay up-to-date on the changes in your industry and ensure that you continue learning and growing as a professional.