Program Overview

Human Resources Management Certificate

The Human Resources Management Certificate is a part-time, online program designed to equip students with the specialized training needed to excel as human resources professionals. Accredited by CPHR British Columbia & Yukon, the program can also help students earn the Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation faster.

Overview

• Courses: 9
• Format: Part-time
• Location: Online
• Program completion: 1.5 – 3 years
• To graduate, complete all courses with a minimum average grade of C.

Why this program?

• Get your CPHR designation faster by applying for exemption from the CPHR National Knowledge Exam when you graduate with a minimum average grade of B-
• Take specialized HR courses taught by seasoned industry experts
• Start with individual courses and apply to the program at any time
• Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits
• Be eligible for admission to SFU’s Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (which can be applied toward an SFU MBA), even without an undergraduate degree

Program details

• Format: Part-time
• Location: Online
• Course duration: 8 weeks
• Course work: 7–10 hours/week
• Schedule: Self-paced within set deadlines
• Courses:
  • Human Resources Management in Canada (CHRM200)
  • Organizational Engagement (CHRM210)
  • Workplace Health, Safety and Wellness (CHRM220)
  • Workforce Planning and Talent Management (CHRM230)
  • Accounting and Financial Management Essentials (CHRM240)
  • Learning, Development and Performance Management (CHRM250)
  • Employee Total Rewards (CHRM260)
  • Employee and Labour Relations in Canada (CHRM270)
  • Strategic Human Resources Management (CHRM300)
• Learning materials: See individual courses for textbook details
• Cost: $769/course (not including textbooks)
• Application info: No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.
• Application requirements:
  • Grade 12 or equivalent, or at least five years of work experience
  • Advanced level of written and spoken English recommended (e.g., IELTS minimum overall band score 7.0)
  • Some experience in a people-focused role (e.g., customer service) or a professional or business setting recommended

Upcoming courses

• Course Name: Human Resources Management in Canada (CHRM200)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 19, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Debra Finlayson
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 4
• Course Name: Human Resources Management in Canada (CHRM200)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 19, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Heidi Bachert
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 30
• Course Name: Organizational Engagement (CHRM210)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 19, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Anthony Okuchi
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 7
• Course Name: Organizational Engagement (CHRM210)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 19, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Heidi Bachert
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 30
• Course Name: Performance Management (MGMT325)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 19, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Adrienne White
  • Cost: $649.00
  • Seats Available: 30
• Course Name: Workplace Health, Safety and Wellness (CHRM220)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 19, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Lyne Moussa
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 14
• Course Name: Accounting and Financial Management Essentials (CHRM240)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Christopher Woo
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 18
• Course Name: Employee and Labour Relations in Canada (CHRM270)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Lorraine Simpson
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 12
• Course Name: Learning, Development and Performance Management (CHRM250)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Debra Wilson
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 17
• Course Name: Strategic Human Resources Management (CHRM300)
  • Start Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: David Berrington
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 18
• Course Name: Employee Total Rewards (CHRM260)
  • Start Date: Mon, Feb 2, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Lorraine Simpson
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 24
• Course Name: Workforce Planning and Talent Management (CHRM230)
  • Start Date: Mon, Feb 2, 2026
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Su-Yan Gay
  • Cost: $769.00
  • Seats Available: 18

Student stories

• HR professional prepares to grow career through formal training
• How an accidental interview led to a dream career
• Grad gains Canadian work experience thanks to HR program