Learn knowledge and skills to support human capital in any organization - launch your human resources management career.
The one-year Human Resources Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you to be a human resources management professional. This program offers you both applied and theoretical lessons focusing on building human resources management graduate-level knowledge and skills needed to attract, select and retain the best organizational talent.
In addition, you learn the foundational knowledge required to act as a strategic business partner in an organization. Faculty includes credentialed academics and practitioners from across the spectrum of human resources management who are dedicated to preparing you for career success.
Acquire essential knowledge and skills related to finance and accounting, organizational behaviour, project management and employment law. Explore the psychology of the workplace, the legal environment, and accounting.
Adopt an applied approach of the theories, exploring:
recruitment and selection
compensation
employee and labour relations
training and development
human resources strategic planning
industrial relations
occupational health and safety
In your second semester, you may qualify to complete an unpaid field placement. This gives you the opportunity to practice your skills and integrate your knowledge in a real-world organization.
Work toward your Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) accreditation from the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA). The nine certified human resources professional coursework requirements from the HRPA are within this certificate and approved by HRPA.
Upon graduation, you are prepared for a rewarding career in human resources management. You could launch your career in both for-profit and non-profit organizations, such as hi-tech, manufacturing, or retail. You could assume the role of:
human resources management generalist
human resources management coordinator
human resources management business partner
occupational health and safety specialist
recruiter
training and development specialist
labour relations specialist
compensation analyst
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Thrive in team-based environments.
Are interested in how people drive organizational strategy and performance.
Possess advanced people, communication, and project management skills.
Adaptable to change.
Are motivated to lead, advocate for and champion organizations and employees.