Which is better: HR Certification or Degree?

Don't know if you should get the HR certification or HR Bachelor's or Master's Degree? This video will help you make that decision. It will also give you an idea of a plan to achieve one, the other, or both.

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00:00 Outline
00:36 Which is preferred?
01:21 Which I would get...
01:48 How do you choose for yourself?
02:47 Time commitment
03:14 Requirements for the job you're seeking
04:31 Pros of Being Certified
05:52 Pros of having a degree
08:22 Cons of Being Certified
09:16 Cons of having a degree


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[yolow]

I learned this the hard way! I signed up for a master’s degree in HR management- big mistake! 😮 the courses went deeper than HR. Lots of economics, financial analysis, etc etc… it’s best to wait until you get in HR first. Get your certifications first, way cheaper….Some jobs still pay really good! I have a bachelor’s already as well in humanities . I’m going for my certification and dropped the degree!! 😮

[lizlemon]

Omg for the last week or 2 I’ve been thinking about going into HR and getting the BA for it but it’s a big financial obligation. The certification in 6 months sounds right up my alley. Then if I find I really love HR I can get the degree later. Thank you so much. This made my decision and my life so much easier 😊

[MeechMan]

Great advice T, and like you said, "Go for what you feel you can accomplish."

[oluomaokeke]

Very helpful and informative! Thanks for breaking down the differences. I too am at a crossroads between getting my SHRM certification or Masters. I’m already PHR certified but would like to add another notch to my professional development “belt”.

[teddyfla]

i just want to thank you for the time that you’ve put into this. I was literally sitting here tonight, tired of being passed over and frustrated with my career path. I know God led me here. I want a degree, but i’m going to go for this certification first. I would love to pick your brain more in regards to it. i have 2 or 3 more questions in regards to the certification path. Again, thank you so much for this breakdown!!!

[mightyzane]

Push your boundaries and achieve your maximum potential, happiness is not derived by getting to your destination that is only short lived, happiness long term derives from the journey and hard work placed in getting to your destination

[AshleiDee]

this video saved my life, time and money!! Thank youuuu

[ninaatterberry]

Certification is for me for sure. 1 year experience as a HR Assistant, now moving to HR Generalist. Question..How/Where do I start this certification?? I'm in Michigan. This video was very helpful 👏🏽 Thank you!

[sharondaadams]

Great advice!.. I am getting my BA because a lot of jobs in the job description either require or prefer BA. I haven’t come across many jobs that say certification in the job description.

[antwoinemarshall]

Very informative video. You went above and beyond to clarify the few questions that I had about a degree in Human Resource Management.

[dyroyo]

Every employer requires a commitment beside Amazon. I am pursuing my Bachelors in Human Resources completely for free! I just have to continue working at amazon until my degree is finished, then I can go wherever.

[cruzcole-ochoa]

Great advice! I enjoy your videos. Keep at it Timeka👍

[malcolmbrown]

Currently finishing my Bachelor’s in administration, I've been thinking of getting certifications to add with my degree.


Thank you so much for this video.

[alexmoran]

Thank you Timeka! Your video was exactly what I was looking for.

[kee-kee]

Thank you so much for this info. I am thinking of going for this career. I have a foundation of it and will go for the certification. Thanks again 😊

[armandodiaz]

Thanks Timeka! your videos are so informational.

[olokojuwon]

Wow, this is really informative, I’m about switching careers to HR and I wanted to get a masters degree but watching this video has kept me informed. Kindly recommend what certification to pursue as a beginner, thank you.

[crystalgreen]

Heyyy HR! I am glad I came across your videos. I will be graduating from a community with an associate's degree in HR ( December 2021), and I am transitioning careers from a supervisory (15+ years) position to HR. Do you think it would be beneficial to take the aPHR certification and continue with a bachelor's degree?

[teeshante]

It really does depend… but to get the SHRM certification you need a certain amount of experience to qualify.

[fahada]

I’m thinking of switching careers to HR but more in corporate wellness/ organizational psychology type of thing
Is it reasonable to start with aPHR since I’m a newbie then go for a college major that offers the specific knowledge of corporate wellness and or organizational psychology? But what are the majors that offer that