Human Resources

The training is 100% online, but it’s interactive. You will complete your aPHR training on the Coursera platform. You will interact with your squad and access career coaching services through the Merit America platform. Both provide a blended online learning environment where you will participate in live virtual meetings and complete coursework independently online.

You will leverage learning tools such as widely used digital workplace platforms, including Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, and our customized Merit America Learner Portal.

To be eligible for any of Merit America’s programs, the following must be true:

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associates and bachelor’s degree holders are welcome.
• You do not have a graduate degree and are not currently enrolled in a graduate program
• You are a fluent English speaker, reader, and writer.
• You are a resident of the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S.
  • DACA and Temporary Residents must have a status/visa that does not expire within six months of the Immersion start date.
  • Residents of U.S. territories are eligible for our program.
• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You will be seeking full-time employment upon completion of the program.

Merit America programs are flexible to fit into your busy schedule. For the Human Resources program, you’ll spend about 15 hours completing HR coursework and 5 hours working on professional skill development with the help of your career coach, your job success specialist, and a squad of your peers.

The live sessions are usually after typical business hours, and the coursework can be completed whenever you have free time.

When you join Merit America, there’s a team dedicated to your success.

Your program success manager and career coach helps you develop the professional skills you need to succeed in the job market, and will work with you to chart your career path.

Your cohort is made up of talented people just like you, and you’ll work alongside them to complete coursework and develop projects.

Your job success specialist will help you find job opportunities that match your interests and skills. We also have an employer partnerships team that sources jobs directly from employers that are made for Merit America alumni.

We can’t guarantee job placement or salaries, but we do provide you with a structured training curriculum, professional career development, and dedicated job-placement support. Because of this, the majority of job-seeking alumni are placed in new jobs within three months of completion.

But we can guarantee you won’t have to pay if you don’t obtain employment within two years after completing the Immersion phase of your program as defined in our Merit America Guarantee.

Merit America’s Human Resources Career Track provides a comprehensive blend of technical HR training and professional skills development. You’ll gain hands-on experience through the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) certification training program, acquiring essential HR skills while receiving personalized guidance from Merit America coaches.

The aPHR certification training program prepares you for key HR functions, such as talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and legal compliance. You’ll also gain expertise in HR tools like Microsoft Suite and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), such as Workday, streamlining processes and improving workplace efficiency.

You’ll work on real-world HR scenarios, such as conducting job analyses, developing training programs, designing employee compensation structures, and creating inclusive company policies. Additionally, you’ll master key professional skills like communication, problem-solving, and leadership, positioning you for success in the HR field.

With the support of a dedicated career coach, you’ll refine your job search skills—from resume writing to interview preparation—ensuring you’re ready for roles such as HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, Employee Relations Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, and more.