Program Description

In the era of knowl­edge-based economies, human cap­i­tal has become a crit­i­cal fac­tor for orga­ni­za­tion­al suc­cess. Tal­ent­ed intel­lec­tu­al cap­i­tal is a cov­et­ed asset, one that can make the dif­fer­ence between a thriv­ing busi­ness and one that fails to grow. Man­ag­ing this cap­i­tal is the vital role of the human resource func­tion, from recruit­ing the best to get­ting the best out of them.

 

The Human Resources Man­age­ment Cer­tifi­cate is focused on enhanc­ing the learn­ers’ abil­i­ties to think strate­gi­cal­ly, while also explor­ing effec­tive human resource man­age­ment process­es, meth­ods, and tech­niques. Con­tent cov­ered includes work­force plan­ning, man­ag­ing per­for­mance, HR met­rics, strate­gic man­age­ment, labour rela­tions, and change management.s.

 

Your Program

8 Courses | 39 Hours Per Course | Online & Flexible | Certificate in as Little as 2 Years

 

Through these courses, you will:

  • Examine current issues in human resources management.
  • Understanding how and why human resources function is integral to an organization’s core management team.
  • Explore the theory and practice of organizational environment and structure and the behaviour of groups and individuals within organizations.
  • Acquire up-to-date information on employee benefits, compensation administration, labour relations, grievance arbitration, and more.
  • Will help you better prepare to be successful in writing the National Knowledge Exam (NKE - the CPHR entrance exam)

 

Who it's good for

  • Par­tic­i­pants in this pro­gram are gen­er­al­ly inter­est­ed in work­ing in the area of human resources or a super­vi­so­ry or management position
  • Stu­dents come from all sec­tors: gov­ern­ment, indus­try, not-for-prof­it orga­ni­za­tions, and small to large enterprises.
 

Testimonials

  • “The pro­gram real­ly helped me build a net­work to sup­port my career. It was life-chang­ing for me.”
  • “The course con­tent is good, the instruc­tors are knowl­edge­able, and the acces­si­bil­i­ty out­side of reg­u­lar work­day hours makes the cer­tifi­cate attainable.”
  

What you'll get out of it

Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a Human Resources Management Certificate.

 

Cost

  • The approximate cost of this Certificate is $5,960 CAD
  • Course Fees: range from $745 to $795 CAD
  • Pay as you go - students pay on a course-by-course basis as they register. You do not need to pay the entire program fee at once
  • An application fee of $100 is required for admis­sion into the program
  • Cours­es are GST-exempt
  • Some courses may require additional resources such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
     

Program Details

  • This part-time program is comprised of four core courses and four elective courses. Each course is 39 hours in length, for a total of 312 instructional hours. 
  • Typical course load is one to two courses per term. When following this structure, most students are able to fulfill the certificate requirements within two to three years.
  • Courses do not have to be completed in any specific order, allowing students to choose the courses that best fit their schedule in any given term. 
  • Courses are graded with assessments. This might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations
  • Courses are offered online asynchronously and/or synchronously. Please check the course section for details. Further details on delivery formats can be found here 
  • Course materials are shared in Eclass. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
 

Your Instructors

  • Our instructors are not just educators; they are industry experts, adult learning specialists, and professionals deeply connected to the pulse of their respective fields. 


How to Apply

  • We are open to stu­dents with a variety of educational and professional back­grounds. Our expec­ta­tion is that you have a com­mit­ment to learn and achieve your con­tin­u­ing edu­ca­tion goals
  • To apply, download the Application for Program Admission
  • The admission fee is $100
  • Individual courses are open for general studies and may be completed without being admitted into a program
  • Programs change occasionally, so we recommend applying for admission early. Once admitted, your requirements to complete the program are locked in. You can be confident that completed and eligible courses will continue to apply to your program.

 

Explore Funding and Scholarship Opportunities

 

Receiving your Certificate

  • Students can verify their program requirements and progress by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement
  • A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to graduate
  • To qualify for program completion, you must submit a request to obtain your credential
  • For a breakdown of details and how to qualify, visit the program completion page
  • Upon completing this credential, you are eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni
 

Transferability

  • To learn about transferability from other institutions, see our Transfer Credit information 
  • Stu­dents who com­plete the entire Change Man­age­ment work­shop series can receive cred­it for 39 hours of elec­tive cred­it towards this Human Resource Man­age­ment Cer­tifi­cate
  • Courses in this program are also part of the Management Development Certificate
  • The Human Resources Management pro­gram will help you bet­ter pre­pare to be suc­cess­ful in writ­ing the Nation­al Knowl­edge Exam (NKE).

 

  International Students
  • International Students are welcome to enroll in our courses, with the only requirement being a stable internet connection. There are no differential course fees for international students completing courses in this program
  • Students are responsible for ensuring that they are proficient in English so that they can fully participate in classes
  • Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore, this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals authorized to work in Canada who are prohibited from engaging in studies as a condition of their work permit are allowed to engage in distance learning courses. For more information, please contact University of Alberta International Student Services
 

 

Support Services

 

Contact us

If you have any questions, email us at busprog@ualberta.ca

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