Human Resources Management at Algonquin College

Learn knowledge and skills to support human capital in any organization that will 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.

Adopt an applied approach, exploring:

• recruitment and selection
• compensation
• employee and labour
• industry relations

In your second semester, you may qualify to complete an unpaid work placement. This gives you the opportunity to practice your skills and integrate your knowledge in a real-world organization.

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 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
• labour 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.

Careers

Graduates may pursue careers as human resources assistants, generalists, coordinators, advisors, or business partners.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention plans and processes.
2. Administer and contribute to the design and evaluation of the performance management program.
3. Develop, implement, and evaluate employee orientation, training, and development programs.
4. Facilitate and support effective employee and labour relations in both non-union and union environments.
5. Research and support the development and communication of the organization`s total compensation plan.
6. Collaborate with others in the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational health and safety policies and practices.
7. Research and analyze information needs and apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
8. Develop, implement, and evaluate organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
9. Present and evaluate communication messages and processes related to the human resources function of the organization.
10. Manage own professional development and provide leadership to others in the achievement of ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
11. Facilitate and communicate the human resources component of the organization`s business plan.
12. Conduct research, produce reports, and recommend changes in human resources practices.
13. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Program Eligibility

• Ontario College Advanced Diploma or 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 (Academic) 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.