Format
6 required courses plus 60 hours of optional courses (150 hours)
Delivery
Classroom, Online | Learn more
Duration
Complete in 4 months, or up to 3 years
Human resource management is the management of people within a company or organization. It includes the hiring, development and training of employees and aims to maximize performance to meet strategic objectives.
Develop the knowledge and skills to become an HR professional with the Human Resource Management Extension Certificate. Focus on key areas of human resource management including effective techniques for recruitment, selection and employee retention. Learn how to prepare quality training programs and support the career development of employees. Help motivate and maximize employee performance by creating performance management programs.
Throughout the HR management program, you’ll benefit from the real-world experience of veteran instructors. These leading HR professionals share their industry know-how with you as they teach practical skills you can use right away.
This certificate program has been pre-approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours with the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Alberta. Approved courses are listed on the CPHR Alberta Coursework webpage (see the "this course list" link on the webpage). Having your CPHR designation boosts your career prospects in the HR field.
CPHR is the only human resources designation recognized across nine professional human resources associations in Canada. The CPHR represents 27,000 human resources professionals practicing human resources in Canada.
Highlights and benefits
Earn a recognized credential | Enhance your career prospects
Real-world knowledge | Learn from experienced industry professionals
Blue Seal eligible | Apply for the Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Certificate, which helps Alberta tradespeople demonstrate their business aptitude
Become exam-ready | Prepare to write the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) through CPHR Canada
Online delivery | Enjoy the flexibility of online learning and complete this program from anywhere
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Course schedule
Course schedule by semester
| Required | Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan. - April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Effectiveness | ONA | ONA | ONA |
| Organizational Learning and Development | ONA | ONA | |
| Total Rewards | ONA | ONA | ONA |
| Workplace Health and Safety | ONA | ONA | ONA |
| Employee Relations | ONA | ONA | ONA |
| Human Resources Information Management | ONA | ONA |
| Optional | Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan. - April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Basics | ONA | ONA | ONA |
| Building High Performance Teams | CL | CL | |
| Emotional Intelligence at Work | CL/ONA | CL/ONA | |
| Effective Facilitation for Managers and Leaders | CL | ||
| Employee Retention for Managers | |||
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | |||
| Labour Relations | CL | CL | |
| Employee Engagement | ONA | ONA | ONA |
| Recruitment & Selection | ONA | ONA | |
| HR Strategy: Leading Practices | CL | CL | |
| Change Management Fundamentals | ONA | ONA |
| Seminars | Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan. - April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increasing Your Influence | ONS | ONS | |
| Leading With Emotional Intelligence | ONS | ONS | |
| The Art of Leadership | ONS | ONS | |
| Conflict Management | ONS | ONS | ONS |
| Performance Management Seminar | ONS | ONS | |
| Effective Interpersonal Communication | ONS | ONS | ONS |
| Building Customer Relations | ONS | ONS | ONS |
| Foundations of Project Management | ONS | ONS | ONS |
Legend
BL: Blended Online & Classroom/Lecture
CL: Classroom/Lecture
FT: Fast Track
ONA: Online Asynchronous
OND: Online Asynchronous, Self-Directed
ONS: Online Synchronous
ONB: Online Sycn/Async Blend
This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this program intended for?
This entry level program provides a broad range of information on human resource management. You may currently be in a HR role, or be looking to change your career path through formal education.
What type of career options are available if I complete this certificate?
Entry-level Human Resources (HR) jobs include positions like HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, and Talent Acquisition Coordinator. These roles typically involve supporting daily HR functions, such as managing employee records, assisting with onboarding and recruitment, and helping with HR policies and labor law compliance.
Note: additional education and training may be required for some positions.
Can I obtain a Professional Designation?
This certificate program has been pre-approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours with the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Alberta. Approved courses are listed on the CPHR Alberta Coursework webpage (see the "this course list" link on the webpage). Having your CPHR designation boosts your career prospects in the HR field.
Do I have to take the courses in order?
No, each course is designed to stand alone.
How will I be graded in each course?
Each course has several graded assignments. These assignments vary per course; however, they are all designed to assess the outcomes of each course. These assessments include, but are not limited to, discussion board posts, short answers and quizzes, and case study assignments.
How many hours am I expected to work on each course?
You should plan to access your D2L course site at least 3 times per week. Depending on the course, you can expect to spend approximately 3 hours per week reading material, completing learning activities or assignments, and attending Google Meet sessions.
Is attendance required for Google Meet sessions?
No, these sessions are not mandatory, but they are recommended. Attending Google Meet sessions allows you to get to know your instructor and classmates and provides you with the opportunity to ask questions about content, assignments or due dates.
How many courses can I take at a time?
You can take as many courses as your schedule will allow. There are no restrictions on the number of courses you can take at one time.
Will I get a job once I'm done the certificate?
While having a professional certificate will certainly put you in a favourable position when looking for employment, there are many factors to consider for each individual that it would be impossible to pre-determine your employment success. Our graduate statistics have shown that a significant percentage of past students have experienced a measurable increase in salary, responsibility, and/or activity after completing our programs.
Will Mount Royal help me locate career opportunities?
No, Mount Royal does not have a system in place to assist students with career opportunities upon completion of our certificate. However, there are periodic job postings advertised on our website.
Additional information
Refer to CE Student Information for more information.
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