Develop workplace culture and employee relations with an HR career

Human Resources Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program

Lead people. Manage change. Learn the expertise required to achieve positive employer-employee relationships. Co-op placement included for hands-on experience.

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Program code HRMN

Duration 1 Year

Credential Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program Delivery Full-time +
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Full-time program delivery method(s) In person What does this mean?

Program information

Program description

Today’s human resource professionals are leaders and managers of change. They respond to the challenges triggered by new trends in technology, increasing government involvement in the employer-employee relationship, workplace diversity and globalization. The future belongs to organizations with the human resource expertise that can lower labour costs, improve productivity, increase responsiveness to customers’ needs, and build employee commitment.

Graduates from the program will be ready to perform all human resources functions within the business environment. Demonstrating the skills and competencies such as the ability to communicate effectively collaborate with others and displaying initiative and perseverance, graduates will possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities to be a key person within the organization.

Intake information

Start date	Campus
Summer 2023	Barrie
Fall 2023	Barrie
Winter 2024	Barrie

Tuition and fees

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Work-integrated learning

This program includes a co-op work term component where you will gain practical, on-the-job experience in your field.

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What are the admission requirements for the Human Resources Management program?

Human Resources Management admission requirements

Post-secondary diploma or degree; three years of post-secondary education is recommended. Completion of 3 years of a 4-year degree will also be considered.

What career paths can I take in human resources?

Your Human Resources Management graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities

Career opportunities are available in all sectors of the economy because every organization, whether private or not-for-profit, has a human resources function. Graduates from this program are equipped to administer human resource functions within various Canadian and international business and public sector environments. Graduates will be prepared to work within manufacturing, retail, banking and other financial institutions, medical facilities, government offices, human resource consulting firms, education and small business.

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What courses are included in the Human Resources Management graduate certificate program?

Course overview

12 Program Courses
1 Co-op Work Term

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Human Resources Management program outline.