Olympic College Human Resources Degree Programs

Human Resources Degree Program at Olympic College

Olympic College offers a certificate program focused on building skills in Supervisory Techniques and Human Resource Management. This certificate introduces fundamental HR concepts, particularly those related to the regulatory environment of the field. The curriculum includes specific exploration of Win-Win Negotiation techniques, strategies for Objective Performance Reviews, principles of Ethical/Professional Conduct, and Interviewing Techniques.

This certificate is described as uniquely designed to complement an individual’s previous experience and/or training in the workplace environment, suggesting it is suitable for individuals seeking to formalize or enhance existing professional skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Washington State Human Resource regulatory environment as it relates to Human Resource Risk Management.
• Identify Objective Performance Criteria based on job descriptions and clear measurable expectations.
• Critique the Leadership/Management relationship within simple ethical guidelines for professional conduct.

Required Curriculum

Completion of the certificate requires a total of 19 Credits across the following six required courses:

• BMGMT 145 – Business Ethics (2 Credits)
• BMGMT 147 – H. R. Interviewing/Risk Management (2 Credits)
• BMGMT 183 – Negotiations (5 Credits)
• BMGMT 247 – H. R. Performance Reviews (2 Credits)
• BMGMT 282 – Principles of Leadership/Management (5 Credits)
• OLRM 220 – Human Relations in the Workplace (3 Credits)

Please note that this information is based on the 2020-2021 Olympic College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]. The provided text does not contain details regarding the program’s format (e.g., online, in-person), tuition costs, specific application deadlines, or detailed admission requirements for this particular certificate program, beyond general college application steps mentioned in the broader site navigation.

Olympic College Human Resources Degree Program Highlights

• Introduces Supervisory Skills and Human Resource Management techniques.
• Covers the basic regulatory environment of Human Resource Management, including Washington State regulations.
• Explores Win-Win Negotiation techniques.
• Teaches Objective Performance Review Strategies.
• Includes instruction on Ethical/Professional Conduct and Interviewing Techniques.
• Designed to accompany previous experience and/or training in the workplace environment.
• Requires completion of 19 credits.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Olympic College on the NCES website.