Human Resources

Become part of one of the most essential departments in any organization and discover the many sides of human resources.

Credential:

Certificate

Program length

2 Terms

Area:

Business

School:

Chiu School of Business

Post-Graduation Work Permit:

Yes

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About

The Human Resources certificate increases awareness and assesses the application of practical skills to hand-on activities that will be experienced in the human resources (HR) discipline within any sector. The program's focus aligns human resources practices with organizational strategies. Students acquire understanding of human resources management practices and trends in talent acquisition and engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, change management, occupational health and safety, labour relations and employment law.  Choice of two Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities will be required prior to graduation.

Time commitment

This is a one-year (two term) certificate program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Learning options

All courses are available in-class and online.
Not all courses are offered every term in-class, or online and they are subject to change.

Admission requirements

  • Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent

or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math Test: 520 minimum score

or

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

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Available intakes

Starts in
Domestic
International

September 2, 2025

January 7, 2026

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuitions fees
Additional fees*
Total  fees*
Term 1
$3,165
$356
$3,521
Term 2
$3,165
$356
$3,521
Term
Additional fees*
Tuitions fees
Total fees
Term 1
$356
$8,095
$8,451
Term 2
$356
$8,164
$8,520
*Per term: Student Service Fee
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Courses

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Zero Textbook Cost

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Course is eligible for PLAR
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HRES2101Change Management

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HRES2201Introduction to Human Resources

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3

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HRES2301Employment Law

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3

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HRES2303Occupational Health and Safety

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3

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HRES1101Organizational Behaviour

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3

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HRES2203Compensation & Benefits

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3

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HRES2302Labour Relations

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3

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HRES2401Employee Learning and Development

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3

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HRES2204Talent Acquisition and Retention

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3

Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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HRES1998Human Resources Capstone Project 3

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HRES1999Human Resources Field Placement

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3

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