Human Rights Management for Professionals (Certificate)

Durham College Certificate

Program Description

The Human Rights Management for Professionals certificate program is comprised of two micro-credentials (level 1 and level 2) and is appropriate for anyone who manages employees and requires the skills needed to address human rights matters. The program is also highly relevant for HR professionals who support managers and/or employees. Being able to accommodate and support all employees appropriately is critical in today’s ever-changing world. This program addresses the challenges people managers can face when dealing with employee accommodations, examines strategies to address these challenges according to laws and policies, and discusses how to become advocacy leaders to support diverse staff needs.

Upon the successful completion of each micro-credential, a digital badge will be awarded. Upon completing both micro-credentials successfully, students can apply to received their Durham College certificate.

Level 1 micro-credential takes a holistic view of managing disabilities, understanding the Human Rights Code and legal requirements, mental health strategies as they relate to the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy, and disability management theory, principles and practices.

Level 2 micro-credential takes a deeper examination into the topics of return to work processes, policies and barriers, an employer’s obligation to accommodate, return to work regulations, strategies to deal with discrimination and harassment in the workplace, chronic mental stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Students learn techniques needed to have difficult conversations and advocate for positive change.

This program is designed for human resources professionals and managers. It is recommended that students have a Human Resources background, experience managing people, and/or a diploma or degree in business or Human Resources.

A digital badge will be awarded upon successful completion of each micro-credential. After successful completion of all courses within each of the micro-credentials you must notify us via email at pplbadges@durhamcollege.ca. Once verified, a digital badge will be issued to you.

Career Options

Potential career and industry options may include:

• Ideal for Human Resource personnel and/or any professionals who manage staff across a variety of industries, who are looking to gain the skills needed to uphold employee’s human rights. The focus will be on aligning the associated accommodations, as well as laws and policies to become an advocate to support diverse staffing needs.

Program Related Questions? Call 905.721.3052

If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please visit the Professional and Part-Time Learning OSAP Eligibility webpage.