Certification or Licensing
Some organizations for human resources professionals offer certification programs, which usually consist of a series of classes and a test. For example, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans offers the certified employee benefits specialist designation to candidates who complete a series of college-level courses and pass exams on employee benefits plans. The Society for Human Resource Management, WorldatWork, and the Public Sector HR Association also provide certification credentials. Though voluntary, certification is highly recommended and can improve chances for advancement. No licensing is required for personnel and labor relations specialists.
- Accountants
- Business Continuity Planners
- Business Development Managers and Directors
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Business Managers
- Career and Employment Counselors
- Career and Employment Technicians
- Chief Executive Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Revenue Officers
- Chief Sustainability Officers
- Data Scientists
- Database Specialists
- Decision Scientists
- Directors of Volunteers
- Document Management Specialists
- Employment Firm Workers
- Ergonomists
- Executive Recruiters
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Consultants
- Financial Quantitative Analysts
- Forensic Accountants and Auditors
- Human Resources Consultants
- Human Resources Managers
- Information Technology Consultants
- Information Technology Security Consultants
- Labor Union Business Agents
- Management Analysts and Consultants
- Military Recruiters
- Office Administrators
- Payroll Directors
- Public Relations Specialists
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Retail Business Owners
- Retail Managers
- Temporary Workers
- Workplace Diversity Experts