Become a Human Resources Consultant

You will learn: what a human resources consultant does, how to develop your skills to succeed in a human resources consulting career, how to get hired for a job as a human resources professional, and how to start your own human resources consulting business and get clients.

What Happens in this Certificate Course

The Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course is an online learning program with suggested readings from the textbooks (IAP Career College Guide to Become a Human Resources Professional and IAP Career College Guide to Become a Business Consultant). This HR certificate program for human resources consultants is a self directed human resources course, which means you may study and complete assignments at times that are most convenient for you from the comfort of your own home.

This part-time Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course Online has a recommended completion date of 6 weeks from the start of the program, however, you may choose to complete the course in as little as 2 weeks or as long as 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

The Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course Online has been created to allow you to complete it without any teaching assistance. However, if you have questions or need assistance, you can receive help from a Faculty Member throughout the 6 weeks of the course. Your Faculty Member is a valuable resource person who can provide you with personal teaching assistance to help you succeed in the course and advice to help you succeed in the career.

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Course Topics

The Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course Online is an HR certificate program for human resources consultants which has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the Human Resources Consultant certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College.

Topics covered in the Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course Online include the following:

Human Resources Areas of Expertise

  • Recruiting Employees
  • Developing Job Descriptions
  • Advertising Job Openings
  • Establishing Hiring Criteria
  • Hiring Employees
  • Reviewing Resumes
  • Preparing Interview Questions
  • Employee Diversity
  • Testing Job Applicants
  • New Employee Policies and Procedures
  • The Orientation Process
  • The Employee Handbook
  • Involving Other Staff Members and Using a Buddy System
  • Educating and Motivating
  • Analyzing Training Needs
  • Instructional Design
  • Delivery of Training
  • Evaluating Effectiveness
  • Salary and Benefits
  • Compensation and Pay
  • Job Classification and Description Process
  • Salary Benchmarks
  • Benefit Administration
  • Employee Behavior
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Employee Surveys
  • Policies and Regulations
  • Dealing with Difficult Issues (Sexual Harassment and Substance Abuse)
  • Terminating Employment

Steps in a Consulting Project

  • Conducting a Needs Analysis
  • Determining Project Specifics (scope, timeline, team, budget)
  • Information Gathering Techniques
  • Identifying Possible Solutions
  • How to Present Your Recommendations to the Client
  • Post-Project Review

Starting Your Own Human Resources Consulting Business

  • Getting Started
  • Financial Matters
  • Setting Your Fees
  • Getting Paid
  • Client Contracts
  • Working with Other People

Getting Clients

  • Choose Your Target Markets
  • Marketing Tools
  • Marketing Techniques
  • Creating Proposals
  • Your Sales Presentation
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What Is Included in the Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course Online

This all-inclusive Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course package includes:

  • Registration for the Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course Online
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Access to a Faculty Member to provide you with personal teaching assistance and career advice
  • (Optional) 2025 membership in the IAPO International Association of Professional Human Resources Consultants for only US$ 2.99 per month
  • Downloadable Human Resources Consultant Certificate personalized with your name and the seal of the International Association of Professions Career College which you may print
  • (Optional) Opportunity to order official certificates printed on fine linen paper and embossed with the gold seal of the college
  • Textbooks: IAP Career College Guide to Become a Human Resources Professional and IAP Career College Guide to Become a Business Consultant (e-book editions)

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You can have all this for an incredible price. It can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to take other programs. (We found courses based on old editions of our guides with registration fees of up to $999 and more.) We are able to offer you online courses at a significantly lower cost to you because of our expertise from over 20 years of producing the leading online guides for non-traditional careers.

Our online certificate courses have previously been offered for a registration fee of $297 U.S. and include a textbook and professional membership – a total value of almost $377.

FALL SPECIAL: This all-inclusive registration package for the Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course is priced as only US$ 149.00 for the October 12, 2026 course.

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About a Career as a Human Resources Consultant

Imagine having a high paying career where executives turn to you for help with their company’s most valuable resource — their employees. Welcome to the world of human resources (HR) consulting.

As a human resources consultant you will help businesses and other organizations manage their staff. Like other business consultants, human resources consultants are respected and relied upon in every industry in every country.

As an independent expert in human resources, you may specialize in a particular area of HR or help companies with a variety of human resources matters including:

  • Recruitment and Hiring: attracting qualified employees and matching them to jobs within the organization
  • Training and Development: developing or conducting employee orientation and ongoing technical training and professional development classes for staff members and management
  • Human Resources Administration: developing company policies and procedures, employee surveys, and other administrative policies or procedures
  • Salary and Benefits: recommending or administering employee pay and benefits
  • Employee Relations: working with employees and management to address staff member concerns, administer performance appraisals, and recommend employee assistance programs
The Human Resources Consultant program has taught me everything I need to know about the consultant part of HR. The text books that are given with the program are great resources and give you many examples of situations you might find yourself in and how to deal with them. I recommend this program to anyone who would like to become a Human Resources Consultant.
Alim Somani, Scarborough, ON

Why Get a Certificate?

How can you benefit with a certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College)?

A certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College may give you:

  • Respect as a professional
  • A competitive advantage when marketing your services
  • A sense of achievement and confidence
  • A credential for your resume when applying for jobs
  • Assurance to clients of your professionalism
  • Evidence of your expertise
  • Higher earnings (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Certificates: A fast track to careers)

With the International Association of Professions Career College, you can earn a certificate online more quickly and affordably than many other educational options.

Student Spotlight: A Graduate's Success Story

Catrina Allen
Fontana, California, USA

“Enrolling in IAP Career College was a turning point in my life. Earning a certification as a Human Resources Consultant gave me the confidence and skills I needed to grow.””

After enrolling at IAP Career College, Catrina gained both confidence and knowledge to move forward in her HR career. The Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course provided structure, strategy, and a deeper understanding of compliance and leadership.

Soon after completing the course, she was promoted from HR Assistant to HR Generalist—a role she once only dreamed of. The experience left her feeling empowered and proud, with new doors opening in her career.

“Never stop learning, and never doubt your potential. Your future is waiting, you just have to take the first step.”

Why Choose IAP Career College?

The International Association of Professions Career College (also known as IAP Career College) aims to offer the finest in affordable online certificate programs for dream careers.

The textbooks for most of our courses were developed by our parent company, the leading online publisher of career guide books on how to get started in a dream career, with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Our guides have been used as textbooks for more than a decade, and you can find them in the career centers and library collections of many famed colleges and universities – from the University of Texas to the Fashion Institute of Technology – as well as in numerous public libraries in cities from Vancouver to New York.

It can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to take other certificate programs. When we discovered online courses based on old editions of our career guides costing over US$ 1,000.00, we knew it was time to offer our own online certificate programs.

Now, the leader in online career guides for dream careers, along with a team of respected academics, have created online certificate programs through IAP Career College, allowing you to study and earn a certificate from the comfort of your own home.

Established online in 1999, the parent company of IAP Career College (known as FabJob) is an award-winning organization named “the #1 place to get published online” by Writer’s Digest. Our company and career guides have been featured in media ranging from ABC to Oprah’s newsletter and respected news sites ranging from CNN to the Wall Street Journal online.

We continue this tradition of excellence in online career education with the International Association of Professions Career College. Each of our career certificate programs has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College.

We invite you to learn more about the online certificate courses we offer you by visiting our Certificate Courses page. We are also happy to answer any of your questions to help you decide whether an online certificate course from the International Association of Professions Career College is right for you.

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  • What does a Human Resources Consultant do?
    A Human Resources (HR) Consultant provides expert guidance to businesses on managing their workforce effectively. This includes developing HR policies, improving employee relations, managing recruitment and hiring practices, conducting training, and ensuring legal compliance. HR Consultants may work independently or for consulting firms, and often help businesses streamline operations and support a productive workplace culture.
  • What will I learn in the Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course?
    In this course, you’ll learn key principles and step-by-step strategies for becoming a successful HR Consultant. Topics include human resources planning, job analysis, recruitment, compensation, performance management, employment law, workplace diversity, and employee development. You’ll also explore how to market your consulting services and work with clients effectively.
  • How long does the Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course take to complete?
    The Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course is designed to be self-paced, with a recommended completion time of 6 weeks. However, you have the flexibility to complete it in as little as 2 weeks or extend it up to 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

    Need more time? No problem. All of IAP’s Courses include lifetime access.
  • How much can I earn as a Human Resources Consultant?
    Experienced professionals can command $100/hour or more. Top consultants working with large companies or specializing in high-demand areas (such as diversity and inclusion or compliance) can earn six-figure annual incomes. Your income will vary depending on a variety of factors, including location, experience, and specialization.
  • Can I start my own Human Resources Consulting business after completing this course?
    Yes! This course is designed to give you the foundational knowledge and practical tools to start your own HR consulting business. You’ll learn how to set up your business, attract clients, and offer valuable HR services to organizations of all sizes.
  • Do I need any prior experience or education to enroll in this course?
    No prior experience is required. This course is ideal for beginners and those looking to transition into HR consulting from another career. The material is clear, practical, and designed to help adult learners gain confidence and skills quickly, even if they have no formal background in human resources.
  • Can I take the Human Resources Consultant Certificate Course from outside of North America?
    Yes! The course is 100% online and open to students worldwide. You can enroll and complete the program from anywhere, at any time.
  • Will I receive a certificate when I finish the course?
    Yes! Upon completing the course, you will receive a Human Resources Consultant Certificate from IAP Career College. This certificate will demonstrate your proficiency in HR consulting techniques and help you stand out as you pursue your career in this field.
  • What is IAP Career College?
    The International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College) is a leading online career college offering online certificate courses and professional certifications for non-traditional and "dream" careers.

    Since 1999, we’ve helped over 500,000 students across six continents get started in dream careers—from life coaching to event planning to end-of-life care. Our courses are flexible, beginner-friendly, and designed for adult learners looking for practical, self-paced options.

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