Certifications along with MBA (Operations & HR)

Specialization during an MBA degree is an important decision factor for every student. Not only does it help them define a specific career path, but also acquire knowledge in a particular field. But, as the business world is evolving, the need for specialized skills is on the rise. Therefore, to acquire and showcase these skills, certifications are the best form. Earlier, we presented you with a list of finance and marketing certifications to boost your profile. Now once again we are presenting you with a curated list of certifications along with MBA (Operations & HR) to showcase your skills and secure a career in your dream domain.

Certification courses for Operations aspirants

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) certification develops your problem-solving skills. A globally recognized certification, LSSGB focuses on process improvement and excellency. Apart from the Green belt, the certification has multiple levels like – Yellow Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt, White belt, and orange belt. As an MBA student, an LSSGB certification is a big booster for a career in operations excellency.

• The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification is for supply chain professionals. It focuses on end-to-end supply chain knowledge starting from logistics to planning to distribution to customer satisfaction. So, if you aim to manage global supply chains and implement strategies to improve business, then go for it.
• Certified Quality Engineer certification (CQE) is for those who want to understand the intricacies of quality control, evaluation, and management. Areas like testing, inspection, statistics, ergonomics, quality standards, auditing, and improvement are given special focus.
• Certification of Supply Chain professionals (SCMPro) is provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).  This includes a comprehensive program on supply chain management focusing on Indian scenarios. So, if your passion is the supply chain, then as an MBA student, this certification is a must.

• SAP is synonymous with enterprise resource planning (ERP). SAP offers a plethora of certificates with international acceptance. So, as an Operations aspirant having SAP certifications in areas like Business Intelligence, Planning, Consolidation, Material Management, Sales and Distribution, etc can be a big highlight of your profile.

Certification courses for HR aspirants

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification, the CFA of HR professionals, is for students graduating from the HR domain. This certification highlight skillset in the domain of HR strategy, recruitment, engagement, and branding. It is a must-have for an HR aspirant aiming to rise to the highest positions in the human resource’s hierarchy.

• As organizations are focusing more and more on data, analytics has become the talk of the town. HR Analytics certification focuses on data-driven decision-making in the areas of People Analytics, Business analytics, Leadership Development, and Organizational Behaviour. So, if you aspire to be a top-tier HR professional, these certifications will provide you the proper boost.
• if you are seeking a career in recruitment, CCR (Confluence Certified Recruiter) certification is meant for you. This certification focuses on areas like the development of job descriptions, talent scouting, selection processes, and evaluation procedures.

So, if you are interested in a career in the domains of Operations or Human Resource Management, then this blog on certifications along with MBA (Operations & HR) may come in handy for you. In conclusion, select any of these certifications and boost your profile to land a dream job – Purvesh

Read our previous blog on Certifications along with MBA for Finance and Marketing & Sales aspirants here

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Stay tuned for the third part of this series which will cover other certifications in the field of General Management

Purvesh is a bibliophile currently pursuing MBA at IIT Madras