Certification: Certified Outsourcing Specialist: Human Resources (COS)

A COS-HR is certified to have the knowledge of Human Resource processes and concepts and the capability necessary to perform tasks and deliver services at a basic entry-level proficiency in the Human Resources domain of the outsourcing industry.

Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.