Human Resources Management

Description

Pivot your career to a meaningful field full of opportunities: human resources. HR professionals and their role in recruitment, training, and motivation are a critical part of any functioning organization. Whether you’re working in business and need further education in HR to transition your career, or you're looking to take your existing HR skill set to new heights, our Certificate in Human Resources Management will set you up for success.

If you’re looking for further HR accreditation, you can also take courses that qualify for exemptions in the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation offered by the Human Resources Professionals Association. Our graduates complete their certificates confident that they can assume a variety of HR functions in need in every industry sector.

Who Should Take This Certificate?
  • HR professionals who wish to upgrade their skills for a promotion or to obtain the CHRP designation
  • Individuals not working in HR but who aim to join the field
  • Individuals working in a business role who require further education to pivot to a specialty in HR
Admission Criteria:

Recommended:
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
  • With 6 Grade 12 U or M credits OR
  • Mature student status with relevant professional experience in business
Certificate Requirements:
  • 2 required courses
  • 4 electives
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.67+
To graduate, you must successfully complete, within your official time span, the requirements from the year you registered in the program.
 
Required Courses
  • CMHR 405 Organizational Behaviour
  • CMHR 523 Human Resources Management
Electives (select 4)
  • CLAW 529 Employment and Labour Law
  • CMHR 522 Union Management Relations
  • CMHR 600 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
  • CMHR 623 Recruitment and Selection
  • CMHR 671 Human Resources Information Systems
  • CMHR 711 Occupational Health and Safety
  • CMHR 733 Training and Development
  • CMHR 749 Compensation Management
  • CMHR 849 Human Resources Planning

Industry and Careers

The transferability of skills among employers and industries is a major benefit of working as an HR professional.

This certificate can lead to career paths in various fields. Here are some examples:

  • Change management
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Health and safety
  • HR consulting
  • Labour relations
  • Learning and development
  • Organization development
  • Talent management
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

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