HR Leadership: Performance, Finance, and Safety Certificate
3 Courses
102 Hours
Online
Program Description
Effective business operations rely on a strong foundation in financial management, workplace safety, and employee development. According to a study by the National Safety Council, organizations that implement effective safety and health programs can reduce injury and illness costs by 20 to 40 percent, while also improving productivity and employee morale. This demonstrates how applying safety and financial best practices not only ensures compliance but also reduces risk and strengthens workplace performance.
The HR Leadership: Performance, Finance, and Safety Certificate equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand the fundamentals of financial accounting while applying best practices that enhance organizational performance.Participants will gain essential insights into occupational health and safety principles, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance.
This program also prepares participants to design, implement, and evaluate training programs that align with organizational goals, improve employee performance, and foster workforce development. By integrating financial literacy, safety compliance, and strategic training design, learners will be empowered to contribute to a safer, more efficient, and successful workplace.
Designation Pathway
Courses in this program are approved in alignment with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR Alberta) Competency Framework. Successful completion of this certificate fulfills the coursework requirements for the CPHR Alberta coursework path.
Questions? Please contact our program team: busprog@ualberta.ca
Who Will Benefit?
This program is designed for individuals across various roles who are looking to strengthen their understanding of financial oversight, workplace safety, and employee development to enhance organizational performance.
- 🗸 Aspiring and Early-Career HR Professionals seeking a well-rounded foundation in HR operations to build credibility and advance into more strategic roles
- 🗸 Supervisors and Team Leads looking to improve workplace safety, manage budgets effectively, and support employee growth through targeted training initiatives
- 🗸 Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs who want practical tools to manage compliance, reduce operational risks, and create a safer, more productive work environment
- 🗸 Office and Operations Managers needing to align day-to-day decisions with financial principles and regulatory standards while promoting workforce development
- 🗸 Health and Safety Coordinators aiming to deepen their understanding of financial implications of risk management and enhance compliance strategies through training
- 🗸 Administrative Professionals Transitioning to HR Roles looking for a structured way to gain essential HR knowledge and support their organization's operational success.
What You'll Learn
- 🗸Understand the fundamentals of financial accounting, including financial statements, budgeting, and financial decision-making.
- 🗸Gain knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, hazard identification, and compliance with workplace safety regulations.
- 🗸Learn how to design, implement, and evaluate training programs that align with organizational goals.
- 🗸Apply safety and financial best practices to reduce risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and create a safer, more productive workplace.
- 🗸Integrate financial management, safety practices, and employee training strategies to drive efficiency and organizational success.
What You'll Earn
- 🗸 Some certificates may also provide a pathway toward a diploma. Please refer to the program map to confirm eligibility.
- This program is comprised of three courses. Courses range from 24-39 hours each, for a total of 102 instructional hours.
- It’s a flexible online experience, with courses offered asynchronously and/or synchronously. More info about online delivery formats can be found here.
- It’s designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one year.
- You have the flexibility to schedule courses around your availability. Most students complete 1-2 courses per semester.
- Grading is through assessments, which might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations.
- Course materials are shared in ConEd Canvas, the University of Alberta’s Learning Management System. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
- Please note that continuing education classes are not eligible for student loans.
- If you're seeking financial assistance for these courses, please explore the scholarship, bursaries and funding opportunities specifically designated for continuing education students.
- Approximate cost of the full program: $2,430 CAD.
- Flexible payment options: register and pay for all courses at once or pay course-by-course as you go.
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
- This program may be eligible to stack toward a diploma program. For more information, please contact busprog@ualberta.ca.
- To learn about transferability from other institutions, see our Transfer Credit information.
- International Students are welcome to enroll and pay the same course fees as local students.
- Proficiency in English and a stable internet connection are needed to participate and succeed in our courses.
- Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore, this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. For more information, please contact University of Alberta International Student Services.