Program Overview

Human Resources Management Certificate

Program Overview

The Human Resources Management Certificate program is designed to provide students with strategic insights and practical skills to manage human resources in any workplace setting. Delivered by experienced HRM professionals, the program explores key practices and issues, including hiring, employee engagement, labour relations, strategic management, performance management, and training and development.

Credential

• Certificate

Format

• Part-time

Delivery

• Online or hybrid (combination of online and in-person classes)
• Program can be completed fully online

Duration

• 1-3 years

Days and Times

• Weekends and evenings

Location

• Abbotsford — Clearbrook Centre

Tuition

• Approx. $3160 for full program, depending on choice of electives
• Courses can be taken individually
• Tuition subject to change without notice
• Textbooks are not included in tuition

Application Deadline

• There is no application process for this program
• Students can register for classes anytime before they start, as long as there is space

Entrance Requirements

• There are no entrance requirements or prerequisites for this program
• Courses can be taken in any order
• Students can choose to take the entire program and earn the certificate, or only take courses of interest to them

Program Outline

Core Courses

• HRM01: Strategic Human Resources Management
• HRM02: Increasing Employee Engagement
• HRM03: Hiring for Performance
• HRM04: Managing Employee Performance
• HRM05: Employee Development & Training
• HRM06: HR Policies and Procedures
• HRM07: Handling HR Issues
• HRM08: Understanding Leadership
• HRM09: Employee Rewards

Elective Courses

• HRM10: Introduction to Labour Relations
• HRM11: BC Employment Law
• HRM12: Workplace Health & Safety
• HRM13: Designing Employee Orientation
• HRM14: Measuring HR's Impact

Schedule

• View the schedule of current and upcoming HRM courses for course details, including dates, times, formats, and course descriptions
• Each course is usually offered once per year
• All courses are scheduled on weekday evenings or weekends to accommodate working professionals

Delivery Formats

• HRM courses are delivered either online with scheduled meetings, or in a hybrid format (alternating in-person and online classes)
• It is possible to complete the entire program online, although it may take more than one year as students may have to wait for certain courses to be offered online

Registration

• Students do not have to apply for entrance to this program
• Instead, they can register and start taking courses right away, and then apply for graduation when they have finished all of the required core courses and their three chosen electives
• Students can register for courses up until their start date, as long as there is space

Graduation

• When students have completed all required courses and met the grade requirements, they can apply for graduation
• Please note there is a graduation application fee
• Once the graduation application is approved, the Office of the Registrar will contact students by email when their parchment is ready to be picked up

Withdrawal Deadlines

• See the School of Continuing Education's refund and withdrawal schedule

Employment Facts

• WorkBC reports that in the past few years, employers have had difficulty filling both experienced human resources management professionals (HRM) and HRM generalist roles in BC and throughout Canada
• This trend is expected to continue in the coming years
• Students can work their way up in this profession without formal HRM education or a CPHR designation
• However, these qualifications are becoming more in demand and most companies prefer both
• Employers have an increasing interest in candidates with numeric and analytical skills

Textbooks

• This program does not require students to purchase textbooks
• All course readings are provided online, free of charge

Computer Requirements

• For online classes, students will need a computer or laptop (PC or Mac) with reliable internet access and up-to-date software
• View UFV's technical requirements for online courses here

Additional Supplies

• Basic school supplies, such as notebooks and pens, are an additional cost

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• UUP programs and courses can help students upgrade their academic and workplace skills
• Tuition is free for domestic students
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