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Ministry-approved title: Human Resources Management
From recruitment and selection to training and development, a career in human resources management requires a focus on both organizational objectives and strategy and the well-being of people. A deep understanding of human resources management practices, including human resource planning, occupational health and safety, compensation, hiring processes, employee development, labour relations and managerial accounting equips HR professionals with the tools to contribute to business success.
In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, human resources management professionals play a vital role in ensuring that the organization has the workforce it needs while looking after an organization’s most important asset – its employees, giving them the opportunities they deserve to grow in their roles and beyond.
Durham College’s human resources management certificate program equips students with the comprehensive skill set and knowledge base required to align the workforce with business goals. This allows HR professionals to foster both organizational and employee growth while ensuring that regulatory and legal requirements are met.
Before applying for this Human Resources course of study, you will need:
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Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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In the first semester of your human resources management certificate program, you will dive straight into the key topics in the field. Expect to be immersed in the most important subjects for today’s HR professional, complete with discussions of the issues relevant to the current business and HR contexts.
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Upon successful completion of our human resources management program, your job opportunities could grow considerably.
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What is human resources management, and what do human resources management professionals do?
Human resources (HR) management professionals serve as strategic partners in today’s business environment. In these key roles, they work alongside other leaders at various levels of a company to execute the company's long-term goals. Their function is to ensure that HR related initiatives align with the business is overall strategy. In doing so, they contribute to decisions about overarching company concerns such as growth and development. Professionals with a human resources management certificate fulfill many functions including:
You will experience growth in your skills, knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
Each human resources course in the program builds on previous knowledge and experience. Hence, the Human Resources Management graduate certificate program is designed for individuals with previous post-secondary education (a three-year college diploma or a university degree is required) or related work experience (at least three years of relevant work experience in a human resource -related role).
Upon completing the Human Resources Management certificate program, you can expect to understand and be able to do the following:
Completing this program is a step toward Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation in Ontario:
Students can also earn a certificate in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), a sought-after asset in all of today’s workplace
The Human Resources Management graduate certificate program is part of the Faculty of Business, which gives students access to unique opportunities.
Students entering their first year will receive membership to all of Durham Region’s Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade for the duration of their studies, plus an additional year following graduation.
As one of the only colleges in Ontario with this offering, DC is proud to provide students taking a human resources management course with access to local businesses at a regional level. Along with the other benefits of attending Durham College, this resource sets us apart from most human resources management programs in Ontario
The Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade include:
These memberships can enhance your education and career prospects in the HR field. Advantages of belonging to a Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade include:
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Human resources management professionals are always in demand, especially with the rapidly changing workplace models of the current business environment. Upon receiving your human resources management certificate, you will be prepared for a variety of rules in a range of settings.
As part of the human resources management certificate program, you will have an opportunity to participate in an optional work term semester. This option is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations.
Students in the Human Resources Management graduate certificate program can apply to the optional work term semester during their first academic semester. Entrance is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students who qualify will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term after academic semester 2.
Supports are available through the Experiential Learning office to help students secure their work terms. The Experiential Learning office remains in contact with all Human Resources Management students and their employers during work terms to help with any questions.
If you want to continue to add to your education after you earn your Human Resources Management graduate certificate, you may be eligible to apply your academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities, including:
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NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop.
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Participating in the optional work term semester is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations.
Effective September 2024, students in the Human Resources Management graduate certificate program will be invited to apply to the optional work term semester during their first academic semester. Entrance to the optional work term semester is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students who qualify for the optional work term semester will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term after academic semester 2.
Supports are available through Experiential Learning to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, Experiential Learning is in contact with work term students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions.
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Once transferred to the work term option of this program, students will have an administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to work term students. These services are dedicated to support student success.
If you are an international student enrolled in the work term option, you are required to have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term. You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number in order to work in Canada. Documentation and instructions on how to apply for a co-op work permit will be provided only to students who are successful with their application into the work term option once semester 1 grades have been finalized.
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