Human Resources Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Learn knowledge and skills to support human capital in any organization.
- Learn from faculty who are credentialed academics and practitioners from across the spectrum of human resources management, and who are dedicated to your success
- Work toward your Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) accreditation from the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA)
- Earn a human resources designation including RPR, RPT, CHRP, CHRL, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, or GPHR
Program Availability and Schedule
Availability
Availability varies by course. Click here to view availability for courses in this program.
Schedule
Given the part-time delivery of this program, there is not a standard schedule for all learners.
Program Summary
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The one-year online Human Resources Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you to be a human resources management professional, recognized by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). This program offers you both theoretical and applied lessons in an asynchronous format, 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 human resources management strategic business partner in an organization. The program's facilitators include credentialed academics and practitioners from across the spectrum of human resources management who are dedicated to preparing you for career success....(read more)
Overview
Learn knowledge and skills to support human capital in any organization. Launch your human resources management career.
The one-year online Human Resources Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you to be a human resources management professional, recognized by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). This program offers you both theoretical and applied lessons in an asynchronous format, 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 human resources management strategic business partner in an organization. The program's facilitators include credentialed academics and practitioners from across the spectrum of human resources management who are dedicated to preparing you for career success.
Acquire essential knowledge and skills related to employee and labour relations, organizational behaviour, recruitment and selection, training and development and occupational health and safety best practices.
The nine certified human resources professional coursework requirements from the HRPA are within this graduate certificate and contribute towards eligibility for Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations. These designations may require further knowledge examinations and professional work experience in the human resources management field.
Graduates may work in a variety of different fields, as almost all sectors of industry require human resources professionals. Fields may include but are not limited to:
- Public sector
- Hi-tech
- Health care
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Corporate
- Finance
- Recruitment firms
Courses
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Part-time graduate certificate programs require you to complete an application and be accepted into the program prior to course registration. Please complete the application form before registering. Accepted students may register for up to three courses per term.
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| Course Number |
Hours | Course Name | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series: 01 | |||
| ACC4110 | 42.0 | Human Resources Accounting and Finance | |
| HRM4110 | 42.0 | Organizational Behaviour | |
| HRM4111 | 42.0 | Recruitment and Selection | |
| HRM4130 | 28.0 | Human Resources Project Management | |
| HRM4131 | 42.0 | Employee Relations | |
| LAW4110 | 42.0 | Employment Law | |
| MGT4110 | 42.0 | Human Resources Management | |
| Series: 02 | |||
| HRM4120 | 42.0 | Total Rewards | |
| HRM4122 | 42.0 | Labour Relations | |
| HRM4123 | 42.0 | Training and Development | |
| HRM4124 | 42.0 | Human Resources Planning | |
| HRM4125 | 28.0 | Human Resources Information Systems and People Analytics | |
| HRM4127 | 28.0 | Human Resources Career Planning | |
| OHS4120 | 42.0 | Occupational Health and Safety | |
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may pursue careers as human resources management assistants, generalists, coordinators, advisors, business partners and recruiters.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop and evaluate the implementation of recruitment plans and selection processes to respond to organizational needs within a globalized environment.
- Facilitate and evaluate the performance management system to ensure alignment with the organizational strategic plan.
- Design, implement, and evaluate employee onboarding, training and development programs to meet organizational needs.
- Advise and guide invested parties on ethical, legal, professional and regulatory requirements to promote effective employee relations.
- Design and implement the total rewards plan to attract, retain and motivate employees within the organization.
- Design, implement and evaluate employee wellness, organizational health and safety systems, in accordance with applicable legislation, standards and best practices.
- Use and evaluate technology to support operational business functions related to human capital.
- Design, implement and evaluate organizational development strategies to promote operational effectiveness.
- Develop human resources practices and communication strategies that are equitable, diverse, inclusive, accessible and culturally competent.
- Create and evaluate strategies for self-development to enhance performance and maintain professional standards.
- Collaborate with invested parties to execute human capital initiatives that support the organizational business plan.
- Analyze data to forecast and recommend workforce and talent management strategies to support decision making.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Fees are subject to change.
Fees for part-time programs are charged on a course-by-course basis and are published on each individual course page.
Graduation Fee
Once you have completed all the courses in the program, it is the responsibility of the student to complete a credential application algonquincollege.com/online/certificationgraduating/. A graduation fee is charged when the application is submitted. After your credential application has been approved, you will be invited to Convocation.
Additional program related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $875 per level. For more information go to www.algonquincollege.com/coursematerials
Admissions Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario College Advanced Diploma, 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) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22.OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4.5, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4.5; Listening 4.5; Speaking 4.5; Writing 4.5. OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
Application Information
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Program Code 1311X07PAO
Applications to Grad Cert Part-time programs must be submitted via our online application form https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/part-time-application-form/. There is no application fee.
Prior to starting your application, please ensure that you have consulted the program admission requirements and have all the supporting documentation in a digital format ready to be uploaded.
Applications submitted in a paper format or via email will not be accepted and incomplete applications will not be processed.
Applications will typically be processed within 2-3 weeks but can take longer during peak times and start of academic terms. Applicants are encouraged to apply at least 4-6 weeks prior to start of term.
Additional Information
Program Resources
International students wishing to study online should visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/international for information related to International online students and for International fees information prior to registering. Please note that AC Online programs do not qualify international students for new study permits or study permit extensions.
Successful completion of Level 01 courses is a prerequisite to all Level 02 courses.
This program is also offered full-time on-campus through the School of Business.
The nine courses fulfill the HRPA coursework requirements only.
- ACC4110 Accounting and Finance
- HRM4110 Organizational Behaviour
- HRM4111 Recruitment and Selection
- MGT4110 Human Resources Management
- HRM4120 Total Rewards
- HRM4122 Labour Relations
- HRM4123 Training and Development
- HRM4124 Human Resources Planning
- OHS4120 Occupational Safety and Health
Please visit the HRPA website at https://www.hrpa.ca for complete designation requirements.
Note: FLD4127 - Field Placement is only available on-campus.
PRIOR LEARNING AND RECOGNITION (PLAR):
Students who wish to apply for PLAR need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all of the course learning requirements. Evidence of learning achievements for PLAR candidates may include a comprehensive challenge examination and/or completion of a portfolio.
AC ONLINE ACADEMIC PLANNER:
The Academic Planner provides registered part-time students the ability to declare into a program of study. The Academic Planner outlines successfully completed courses to date, as well as courses that need to be completed in order to meet graduation requirements. It is therefore, essential that all part-time students declare to their program of study, allowing administrators to plan course offerings. The tool is available on ACSIS, located under 'Part-time Students' on the left-hand toolbar.
PROGRAM PROGRESSION:
As per policy AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements when students are admitted to a program, they are assigned to the Program of Study that aligns with their start date. If a student takes a break for two or more consecutive terms the Program of Study is reset to align with the current version (when studies are resumed).
Contact
Future Students
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Current Students
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