Human Resources Assistant
Certificate of Achievement Business · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Chabot’s Human Resources Assistant program is the only program of its type among community colleges in the Bay Area. The program is specifically designed and focused to prepare you for an exciting entry-level career in human resources for profit, non-profit, or government organizations. You will perform paraprofessional administrative support work in a human resources area. The certificate consists of only 7 classes, so it can be finished in 2-3 semesters studying part-time. Required classes can be taken in any sequence; there are no prerequisites to begin the program. Classes are available online, on campus, and in a hybrid format (a mix of on campus and online). The certificate can be earned fully online.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Understand and apply knowledge of human resources to a modern organization, including employment laws, staffing, compensation, training, development, workforce evaluation, motivation, and labor relationships.
- Create effective oral and written business communications using modern communication technologies.
- Identify the basics of information technology and apply software applications to manage of human resources.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 7 | Accounting for Small Business (Active) | 3 |
| orBUS 1A | Financial Accounting (Active) | 4 |
| BUS 21 | Human Resource Management (Active) | 3 |
| CAS 50 | Introduction to Computer Application Systems (Active) | 3 |
| orCAS 54 | Microsoft Excel (Active) | 3 |
| orCSCI 8 | Computer Literacy (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 8 | Payroll Accounting (Active) | 3 |
| CAS 58 | Microsoft Access (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 14 | Business Communications (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 22 | Introduction to Management (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 21-22 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Business, Economics & Information Technology
Program Control Number: 22934
TOP Code: 050600 - Business Management
CIP Code: 52.0201 - Business Administration and Management, General