Program Description
The Human Resources Administrative Assistant certificate prepares individuals to support the planning, coordinating, and directing of the workforce functions of an organization. Key skills include communication skills - strong speaking, writing, and listening skills; Decision-making skills - the ability to balance the strengths and weaknesses of different options and decide the best course of action; Interpersonal skills - ability to develop working relationships with their colleagues; Leadership skills - ability to coordinate work activities and ensure that staff complete the duties and responsibilities of their department; and Organizational skills - ability to prioritize tasks and manage several projects at once.
Career Information
Occupation
Office and Administrative Support Workers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 5% nationally and 6% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $30,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Erskine Hawkins, Jr.
Chair, Accounting and Business Administrative Technology
404-225-4553
ehawkins@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 1 Term
Credit Hours: 19
Estimated Program Cost: $3,442
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (19 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 19
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate essential skills required for a business office including office protocol, time management and records management.
2. Graduates will be able to use technology to input, manage, and interpret information and to solve business problems in a variety of situations.
3. Graduates will be able to develop and deliver professional and oral and written communication.
4. Graduates will be able to demonstrate understand the role of human resource management functions in a business and the role of the manager and supervisors in managing the career cycle from organizational entry to exit.