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Human Resources Management (graduate certificate – weekend delivery)

Ministry-approved title: Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management


Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
HRFL
Next Intake
September 2025
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Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Length
Two semesters (optional third semester work term)
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Program Overview

From recruitment and selection to training and development, a career in human resources (HR) requires a focus on both strategy and people. Skill, knowledge and ability in human resource planning, occupational health and safety, compensation, hiring, employee development, labour relations and managerial accounting enable HR professionals to contribute to business success in an increasingly competitive global marketplace, while looking after an organization’s most important asset – its employees.

WEEKEND DELIVERY FORMAT

The weekend delivery format is tailored for students who wish to study full-time without attending traditional weekday in-person classes. All classes will be conducted fully online on Friday evenings, Saturday, and Sunday. Please note that the Mental Health First Aid certification course may require a class time outside this schedule due to class size limitations and instructor availability. Additionally, there are self-directed (asynchronous) learning hours.

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Admission Requirements

  • Three-year diploma or degree
  • Proof of English language proficiency required

OR

  • Minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
  • Proof of English language proficiency required

Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Recommended

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $3,554 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $16,140 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Foundations Of Managerial Accounting (ACCT 1212)
  • Principles Of Human Resource Management (HURM 1101)
  • Organizational Behaviour for HR Professionals (HURM 1102)
  • Recruitment and Selection (HURM 1103)
  • Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Mental Health (HURM 1104)
  • Employment Law (LAWW 1105)

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Compensation and benefits co-ordinator
  • Employee relations advisor
  • Human resources consultant
  • Human resources generalist
  • Occupational health and safety associate
  • Recruiter and staffing co-ordinator
  • Training co-ordinator

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Program Details

Human resources (HR) professionals serve as strategic partners in today’s business environment. They work closely with management colleagues throughout all levels of a company on a variety of project-based and proactive initiatives. Many roles are performed by HR professionals including:

  • Developing and implementing company policies and procedures
  • Delivering HR-related programs and services
  • Giving advice and counsel to corporate executives, line managers and employees

You will experience growth in your skills, knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

  • Compensation management
  • Employee and labour relations
  • HR planning
  • Managerial accounting
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Organizational behaviour
  • Performance management
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Training and development
  • Employment law

The Human Resources Management (HRM) 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 resources-related role).

This program includes all nine courses required to meet the academic component of either the Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP) or the Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation.  Students who receive an average grade of 70 per cent in these courses and maintain a minimum grade of 65 per cent in each course, meet the coursework requirements to write the Comprehensive Knowledge Exam 1 (CKE1) and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam 2 (CKE2) – a significant step towards achieving the CHRP or CHRL designation in Ontario.

For further information regarding designations granted by the Human Resources Professionals Association, please visit www.hrpa.ca.

Program Learning Outcomes

  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.

Admission Requirements

  • Three-year diploma or degree
  • Proof of English language proficiency required

OR

  • Minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
  • Proof of English language proficiency required

Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Recommended

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Industry Partners

CERTIFICATIONS 

Students can earn a certificate in Mental Health First Aid. 

ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Students entering their first year of studies in a Faculty of Business and Information Technology program will receive a 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 with access to local businesses at a regional level. 

The Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade include:

  • Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
  • Brock Board of Trade
  • Clarington Board of Trade
  • Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
  • Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce
  • North Durham Chamber of Commerce
  • Whitby Chamber of Commerce 

Membership benefits:

  • Opportunities to connect with over 2,500 local businesses and jumpstart your career by networking with potential future employers;
  • Access to professional development events across Durham Region to gain unique business insights and learn from industry leaders; and
  • Learning opportunities to develop the in-demand skills to launch a successful career.

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Courses

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.

Semester 1

  • Foundations Of Managerial Accounting (ACCT 1212)
  • Principles Of Human Resource Management (HURM 1101)
  • Organizational Behaviour for HR Professionals (HURM 1102)
  • Recruitment and Selection (HURM 1103)
  • Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Mental Health (HURM 1104)
  • Employment Law (LAWW 1105)

Semester 2

  • Occupational Health and Safety (HLTH 1106)
  • Compensation Management (HURM 1203)
  • Training and Development (HURM 1204)
  • HR Planning (HURM 1205)
  • Professional Practice (HURM 1208)
  • Employee and Labour Relations (LAWW 1206)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course delivery

Online

Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Compensation and benefits co-ordinator
  • Employee relations advisor
  • Human resources consultant
  • Human resources generalist
  • Occupational health and safety associate
  • Recruiter and staffing co-ordinator
  • Training co-ordinator

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Energy companies
  • Employment agencies
  • Colleges and universities
  • Computer/tech companies
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Provincial and municipal government
  • Manufacturing
  • Community health agencies

Experiential Learning

field placement

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. 

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 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 assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning office is in contact with students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions.   

 

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Graduates may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.

  • Bachelor of Professional Arts (Communication Studies) - Athabasca University

Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

Tech Requirements

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. 

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

  • Laptop: Personal computer (PC). A Mac is not recommended – see notes below*
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only) and later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
  • Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
  • Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
  • Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
  • 2 USB ports
  • Webcam
  • Microphone (headset preferred)

*Mac Computers

  • Some required software applications are not available for Mac.
  • Students who choose a Mac may need to purchase additional software to complete assessments and class exercises at their own cost.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

  • Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only)
  • Microsoft Office 2019 or 365 (Students will be provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the College’s Microsoft Office account)
  • Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in

Optional

  • AVG
  • Avira
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