Finance is a vast subject covering topics that include but are not limited to financial statements, business finance, financial planning, financial management, personal financial planning and capital markets. The American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM) awards certification designations in financial planning, economics, wealth management, risk management and financial analysis.
The University of California, Irvine offers a certification course that provides the essential knowledge required for project management, and covers planning, organizing and managing resources to complete specific projects successfully. Upon completion, students are ready to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam, an internationally recognized certification standard of excellence in project management. Certification requirements include completion of six courses and six electives, a minimum of 175 hours of instruction and a score of at least a C on the exam.
The field of human resources encompasses various disciplines, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) offers a range of certification courses that cover benefits, employee relations, organizational and employee development, diversity, global HR, safety and security, business leadership, compensation, ethics and sustainability, labor relations, technology and staffing management. These courses are suitable for aspiring and current human resources management professionals.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is affiliated with the United States Department of Labor. The OSHA Training Institute conducts training and provides education in the areas of occupational safety and health for the private sector, state officers and federal personnel. In addition, there are various outreach training programs that qualified individuals can complete and get certified for.
The Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) offers a Certified Manager (CM) certification, which is a general management certification. It is suitable for all managers, supervisors and leaders at diverse professional levels in any industry. The CM program consists of three modules; each module consists of the CM study manual, online CM resources for learning and a CM certification exam. According to ICPM, "Successful completion of the CM certification is a reliable indicator that an individual possesses a level of managerial competency and professionalism to achieve high performance in the workplace."