Program Availability
Start Term
Availability
Competitive?
Fall 2022
No
Winter 2023
No
Spring 2023
No
Fall 2023
No
Open
Closed
Waitlisted
Program Summary
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
See overview for details
Area of Interest
Business
Program Code
1311X09FAO
Academic Year
Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
Campus
Online
Other Campuses
Ottawa
Other Delivery Options
Part-time Online
Overview
Learn skills to improve productivity in any organization - Launch your human resources career.
The one-year Human Resources Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you to be a human resources practitioner. This program offers you applied and theoretical lessons focusing on building human resources management graduate-level knowledge and skills needed to attract, select and retain the best organizational talent.
In addition, you learn the foundational knowledge required to act as a strategic partner in an organization. Faculty includes credentialed academics and practitioners from across the spectrum of human resources practice who are dedicated to preparing you for career success.
Acquire essential knowledge and skills related to finance and accounting, organizational behaviour, project management and employment law. Explore the psychology of the workplace, the legal environment, accounting, and economics.
Take a hands-on approach, exploring:
- Recruitment and selection
- Compensation
- Employee and labour relations
- Training and development
- Human resources planning and industry relations
Work toward your Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) accreditation from the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA). The nine certified human resources professional coursework requirements from the HRPA are within this certificate and approved by the HRPA.
Upon graduation, you are ready for a rewarding career in human resources management. You could find employment in many for-profit and non-profit organizations, such as hi-tech, manufacturing or retail. You could assume the role of:
- Human resources generalist
- Human resources coordinator
- Human resources business partner
- Occupational health and safety specialist
- Recruiter
- Training and development specialist
- Industrial relations specialist
- Compensation analyst
Success Factors
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Thrive in team-based environments.
- Are interested in how people drive performance in organizations.
- Possess advanced communication skills.
- Adapt well to change.
- Are motivated to lead, advocate for and champion organizations and employees.
Courses
Registration Note:
Applications for this full-time program must be submitted on Ontario Colleges. If you are interested in the part-time delivery of the program, please refer to the part-time program page for course by course registration. The courses take place entirely online and do not require you to come to campus. Without a set class time you can complete your assignments when it’s most convenient for you while following the course deadlines.
| Course Number | Hours | Course Name | Fall | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level: 01 | ||||||
| ACC4110 | 42.0 | Accounting and FinanceACC4110 Accounting and FinanceIn order to form strategic business decisions, human resources professionals must have an understanding of management finance and accounting principles. Students experience an introduction to key accounting principles and the analysis of financial statements. Students discover how financial information is used in forecasting, budgeting, management and the measurement of business operations. This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. |  | |||
| HRM4110 | 42.0 | Organizational BehaviourHRM4110 Organizational BehaviourOrganizational behaviour examines how people and teams interact in the workplace from both practical and theoretical perspectives. Students explore human communication, learning and motivation, ethics, creativity, leadership, power and conflict and change management. Knowledge of organizational behaviour guides human resource practitioners as they build, grow and develop organizations within the ever-changing business landscape. This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HRM4111 | 42.0 | Recruitment and SelectionHRM4111 Recruitment and SelectionEssential to an organization's success in meeting goals and remaining competitive is the ability to attract and select high performance employees. Students examine theories and best practices in talent acquisition, specifically, how recruitment and selection links to organizational goals and strategies. Students learn all aspects of the recruitment cycle, including job analysis, attraction and recruitment of candidates, the employee selection processes and decision-making methodologies. This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| LAW4110 | 42.0 | Employment LawLAW4110 Employment LawIn today's workplace human resources professionals are making important decisions impacted by Canadian legislation that is both employer and employee focused. Students explore the fundamentals of Canadian legislation which relate to the workplace including a strong focus on working in Ontario. This legislation includes Employment Standards, Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety, Pay Equity and Worker's Compensation. Students examine landmark cases and current legal issues which are undergoing interpretation by Canadian lawmakers. The legal framework is applied in developing policies and practices that impact organizations within the Canadian legal context. This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| MGT4110 | 42.0 | Human Resources ManagementMGT4110 Human Resources ManagementHuman capital is a critical organizational resource that contributes to goal attainment, strategy, financial results and sustainability of the organization. Students explore all areas of human resources management that are critical to providing progressive talent management. Students analyze human resources planning, employee recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee and labour relations. In addition, the concepts of occupational health and safety and international human resources management are also examined. This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| MGT4111 | 42.0 | Project ManagementMGT4111 Project ManagementProject management focuses on the application of project management theories and practices to human resources activities. Using software, students apply work breakdown structures, budgets, and resources reports to achieve timely delivery of human resources projects. This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| Level: 02 | ||||||
| HRM4120 | 42.0 | Total RewardsHRM4120 Total RewardsIn order to prosper in a competitive and changing environment, organizations must practice effective total reward strategies. Total rewards includes all pay structures, benefits and rewards. Students explore both theoretical and practical applications and strategies to compensation design and management within an organizational framework. Students examine the external and internal environments of an organization, job evaluation, pay structures, benefits programs and changing employment conditions and trends. Pre-requisites: ACC4110 and HRM4110 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111 This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HRM4122 | 42.0 | Labour RelationsHRM4122 Labour RelationsHuman resources professionals often work in unionized environments, which provide a specific set of opportunities and challenges for an organization. Students appreciate the history and influence unions have in the Canadian work environment. Students also analyze and apply theories and best practices to the certification process, collective bargaining process and employee management in a unionized workplace. Students simulate best practices in a unionized workplace. Pre-requisites: HRM4110 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HRM4123 | 42.0 | Training and DevelopmentHRM4123 Training and DevelopmentOrganizations must remain competitive and agile and to do so requires high performance employees with the necessary knowledge and skills. Employee human resources practitioners, contribute to achieving this goal through employee training and development. Students examine the theories and best practices of the training cycle, beginning with needs analysis through to training evaluation. Students also explore employee onboarding development and knowledge of the costs and benefits associated with training and development initiatives. Pre-requisites: HRM4110 and MGT4110 This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HRM4124 | 42.0 | Human Resources PlanningHRM4124 Human Resources PlanningHuman resources professionals have a significant impact when assisting organizations in developing and executing strategic plans and initiatives. Students confront the challenges and demands of human resources planning including analyzing and assessing human resources requirements, downsizing, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, international human resources and succession planning. Pre-requisites: HRM4110 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111 This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HRM4125 | 28.0 | Human Resources Management Research and Information SystemsHRM4125 Human Resources Management Research and Information SystemsFocusing on the business research process and the human resources information systems of an organization are important responsibilities of human resources practitioners. Students examine business research techniques to aid in human resources management. In addition, students develop knowledge of the importance of application of technology within the human resources profession by focusing on the human resources information systems. Pre-requisites: ACC4110 and HRM4110 and HRM4111 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111 This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HRM4126 | 18.0 | Employee RelationsHRM4126 Employee RelationsHuman resources professionals design and execute employee relations initiatives, from overseeing the employee performance management process to employee discipline and terminations, students explore a variety of employee relations scenarios. Students focus on building theoretical and practical frameworks that draw upon current best practices and legal considerations while working with employees in an organization. Pre-requisites: HRM4110 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HRM4127 | 28.0 | Human Resources Career PlanningHRM4127 Human Resources Career PlanningHuman resources students explore career planning and development strategies including building a professional portfolio, job search strategies, interviewing skills and networking techniques. Additional discussions around workplace ethics and opportunities and membership in professional associations rounds out this preparation for employment. Pre-requisites: ACC4110 and HRM4110 and HRM4111 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111 This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| OHS4120 | 42.0 | Occupational Safety and HealthOHS4120 Occupational Safety and HealthOccupational health and safety in Canada is defined by a system of shared responsibilities. An overview of occupational health and safety issues, legislation and programs is presented. Students examine the duties and obligations as prescribed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. Furthermore, students study the role of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, regulatory compliance, hazards, incident prevention, employee wellness that affect the wellbeing of employees. Pre-requisites: ACC4110 and HRM4110 and HRM4111 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111 This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACC4110 Accounting and Finance
In order to form strategic business decisions, human resources professionals must have an understanding of management finance and accounting principles. Students experience an introduction to key accounting principles and the analysis of financial statements. Students discover how financial information is used in forecasting, budgeting, management and the measurement of business operations.
HRM4110 Organizational Behaviour
Organizational behaviour examines how people and teams interact in the workplace from both practical and theoretical perspectives. Students explore human communication, learning and motivation, ethics, creativity, leadership, power and conflict and change management. Knowledge of organizational behaviour guides human resource practitioners as they build, grow and develop organizations within the ever-changing business landscape.
HRM4111 Recruitment and Selection
Essential to an organization's success in meeting goals and remaining competitive is the ability to attract and select high performance employees. Students examine theories and best practices in talent acquisition, specifically, how recruitment and selection links to organizational goals and strategies. Students learn all aspects of the recruitment cycle, including job analysis, attraction and recruitment of candidates, the employee selection processes and decision-making methodologies.
LAW4110 Employment Law
In today's workplace human resources professionals are making important decisions impacted by Canadian legislation that is both employer and employee focused. Students explore the fundamentals of Canadian legislation which relate to the workplace including a strong focus on working in Ontario. This legislation includes Employment Standards, Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety, Pay Equity and Worker's Compensation. Students examine landmark cases and current legal issues which are undergoing interpretation by Canadian lawmakers. The legal framework is applied in developing policies and practices that impact organizations within the Canadian legal context.
MGT4110 Human Resources Management
Human capital is a critical organizational resource that contributes to goal attainment, strategy, financial results and sustainability of the organization. Students explore all areas of human resources management that are critical to providing progressive talent management. Students analyze human resources planning, employee recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee and labour relations. In addition, the concepts of occupational health and safety and international human resources management are also examined.
MGT4111 Project Management
Project management focuses on the application of project management theories and practices to human resources activities. Using software, students apply work breakdown structures, budgets, and resources reports to achieve timely delivery of human resources projects.
HRM4120 Total Rewards
In order to prosper in a competitive and changing environment, organizations must practice effective total reward strategies. Total rewards includes all pay structures, benefits and rewards. Students explore both theoretical and practical applications and strategies to compensation design and management within an organizational framework. Students examine the external and internal environments of an organization, job evaluation, pay structures, benefits programs and changing employment conditions and trends.
Pre-requisites: ACC4110 and HRM4110 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111
HRM4122 Labour Relations
Human resources professionals often work in unionized environments, which provide a specific set of opportunities and challenges for an organization. Students appreciate the history and influence unions have in the Canadian work environment. Students also analyze and apply theories and best practices to the certification process, collective bargaining process and employee management in a unionized workplace. Students simulate best practices in a unionized workplace.
Pre-requisites: HRM4110 and LAW4110 and MGT4110
HRM4123 Training and Development
Organizations must remain competitive and agile and to do so requires high performance employees with the necessary knowledge and skills. Employee human resources practitioners, contribute to achieving this goal through employee training and development. Students examine the theories and best practices of the training cycle, beginning with needs analysis through to training evaluation. Students also explore employee onboarding development and knowledge of the costs and benefits associated with training and development initiatives.
Pre-requisites: HRM4110 and MGT4110
HRM4124 Human Resources Planning
Human resources professionals have a significant impact when assisting organizations in developing and executing strategic plans and initiatives. Students confront the challenges and demands of human resources planning including analyzing and assessing human resources requirements, downsizing, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, international human resources and succession planning.
Pre-requisites: HRM4110 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111
HRM4125 Human Resources Management Research and Information Systems
Focusing on the business research process and the human resources information systems of an organization are important responsibilities of human resources practitioners. Students examine business research techniques to aid in human resources management. In addition, students develop knowledge of the importance of application of technology within the human resources profession by focusing on the human resources information systems.
Pre-requisites: ACC4110 and HRM4110 and HRM4111 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111
HRM4126 Employee Relations
Human resources professionals design and execute employee relations initiatives, from overseeing the employee performance management process to employee discipline and terminations, students explore a variety of employee relations scenarios. Students focus on building theoretical and practical frameworks that draw upon current best practices and legal considerations while working with employees in an organization.
Pre-requisites: HRM4110 and LAW4110 and MGT4110
HRM4127 Human Resources Career Planning
Human resources students explore career planning and development strategies including building a professional portfolio, job search strategies, interviewing skills and networking techniques. Additional discussions around workplace ethics and opportunities and membership in professional associations rounds out this preparation for employment.
Pre-requisites: ACC4110 and HRM4110 and HRM4111 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111
OHS4120 Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational health and safety in Canada is defined by a system of shared responsibilities. An overview of occupational health and safety issues, legislation and programs is presented. Students examine the duties and obligations as prescribed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. Furthermore, students study the role of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, regulatory compliance, hazards, incident prevention, employee wellness that affect the wellbeing of employees.
Pre-requisites: ACC4110 and HRM4110 and HRM4111 and LAW4110 and MGT4110 and MGT4111
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may pursue careers as human resources assistants, generalists or business partners.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
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Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention plans and processes.
- Administer and contribute to the design and evaluation of the performance management program.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate employee orientation, training, and development programs.
- Facilitate and support effective employee and labour relations in both non-union and union environments.
- Research and support the development and communication of the organization's total compensation plan.
- Collaborate with others in the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational health and safety policies and practices.
- Research and analyze information needs and apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
- Present and evaluate communication messages and processes related to the human resources function of the organization.
- Manage own professional development and provide leadership to others in the achievement of ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
- Facilitate and communicate the human resources component of the organization's business plan.
- Conduct research, produce reports, and recommend changes in human resources practices.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
2020/2021 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar's Office website.
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $1600 for the program duration, and can be purchased from our college bookstore online.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Next Steps
Program Eligibility
- Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR
- TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.
Application Information
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Program Code 1311X09FAO
Applications to full-time programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements via:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, ON
N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at ontariocolleges.ca. A $95 fee applies.
Applications for Fall Term, Winter Term and Spring Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants please visit this link for application process information.
For further information on the admissions process, please contact:
Registrar's Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2G 1V8
Phone: 613-727-0002 or 1-800-565-4732
Fax: 613-727-7632
Email: AskUs@algonquincollege.com
Additional Information
Program Resources
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Requirements
Archived Program InformationAcademic Calendar
Students must successfully complete all Level 01 courses in order to progress to Level 02.
There are nine certified human resources professional coursework requirements from the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) that are approved and within this certificate.
These nine courses fulfill the HRPA coursework requirements only:
- ACC4110 Accounting and Finance
- HRM4110 Organizational Behaviour
- HRM4111 Recruitment and Selection
- MGT4110 Human Resources Management
- HRM4120 Total Rewards
- HRM4122 Industrial Relations
- HRM4123 Training and Development
- HRM4124 Human Resources Planning
- OHS4120 Occupational Safety and Health
Please visit the HRPA website for complete designation requirements.
Note: FLD4127 - Field Placement is only available to students in the on-campus program.
Prior Learning and Recognition (PLAR)
Students who wish to apply for PLAR need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all of the course learning requirements. Evidence of learning achievements for PLAR candidates may include a comprehensive challenge examination and/or completion of a portfolio.
Program Progression
As per Policy AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements when students are admitted to a program, they are assigned to the Program of Study that aligns with their start date. If a student takes a break for two or more consecutive terms the Program of Study is reset to align with the current version (when studies are resumed).
This program is also offered full-time on-campus through the School of Business or part-time online through AC Online
For more information, please use the Online Learning Chat located at the bottom of this page or contact AC Online at online@algonquincollege.com or 613-727-4723 ext. 3330
Contact
For additional information, please contact AC Online at online@algonquincollege.com or 613-727-4723 ext. 3330.
