Human Resources Management Studies

This College Certificate in Human Resources Management Studies provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to work in human resources departments.

  • Learn the fundamentals of human resources management with this part-time online program
  • Benefit from supportive and experienced facilitators who are active in their industry
  • Courses are built with flexibility in mind and can be accessed anytime and from anywhere

Program Availability and Schedule

Availability

Schedule

Given the part-time delivery of this program, there is not a standard schedule for all learners.

Program Summary

Credential

Program Code

Area of Interest

Business
No

Overview

This College Certificate in Human Resources Management Studies provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to work in human resources departments. Throughout the program, students work in teams to build human resources projects and simulate interviews and negotiations in human resources planning, recruitment and selection, compensation design and administration, training and development, industrial relations, employee relations, health and safety and employment law.

Courses

Registration Note:

If you would like to take courses individually or start the program part time, you are not required to apply to the program. You can register for up to three courses per term by clicking on the course title and selecting "Register Online".

Course
Number
Hours Course NameFall
MGT238142.0Human Resources Management
MGT235956.0Laws of the WorkplaceLaws of the Workplace

Human resources management is increasingly impacted by legislation. Students gain appreciation for how laws are understood and applied to the workplace, by both employers and employees, to ensure a legal and ethical workplace. Emphasis is placed on the legal issues that arise with respect to employee recruitment and selection, compensation, training, performance evaluation and termination. Other important topics reviewed include privacy issues in the workplace, human rights, health and safety, the unionized workplace, legal risk management in the workplace, employment equity, and employment contracts.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT238256.0Organizational BehaviourOrganizational Behaviour

Students explore the nature of human dynamics in an organization from the perspective of the human resources management practitioner. Areas of study and self-reflection include stress management, human communications, learning and motivation, ethics, creativity, leadership, decision-making, power and conflict, team dynamics, organizational culture, and change management.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT238856.0Compensation ManagementCompensation Management

Students learn the essential elements of employee total rewards including compensation design, explore implementation, management and evaluation within a competitive and changing environment. Both theoretical and practical strategies of compensation design and management within an organizational strategy are explored in both applied and artificial intelligence environments. Specifically, the external and internal environments of an organization, job evaluation, pay structures, benefits programs, and changing employment conditions and trends are examined.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT239356.0Recruitment and SelectionRecruitment and Selection

Employee recruitment and selection must align with the organizational and human resources strategies. Students explore talent acquisition; specifically job analysis, recruiting candidates and the selection process, including screening, interviewing, testing and decision-making methodologies in both applied and artificial intelligence environments. Lastly, students consider recruitment and selection metrics.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT239656.0Occupational Health and SafetyOccupational Health and Safety

The technical practices and legislation surrounding workplace health and safety are explored. Students examine the duties and obligations as prescribed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. Students also study the role the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) plays in Canada and Ontario. Furthermore, regulatory compliance, accident and injury prevention, incident investigation, risk assessment, hazardous agents, employee education and wellness programs are discussed.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT239742.0Employee RelationsEmployee Relations

Students examine the essential components of employee relations. Topics include the significance of employee relations, the alignment of employee relations and performance management with organizational goals and objectives; the tactical process of planning for and administering employee performance; the critical link among job design, rewards, and employee performance; and individual and team performance evaluations. Students also discuss training and its impact on employee performance, employee counselling, employee discipline and termination. This course fosters the authentic application of current theories and concepts to the knowledge economy organization and employees.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT238456.0Training and DevelopmentTraining and Development

Training and development within an organizational strategy is examined in both theoretical and applied contexts. Organizations must remain competitive and agile, and to do so requires high-performance, skilled employees. One means to accomplish this goal is via employee training and development. Training versus development, needs analysis, learning styles, training design and delivery, and training and development metrics are all explored in both applied and artificial intelligence environments. Management development, employee onboarding and the challenges and best practices within training and development are also examined.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT238056.0Labour RelationsLabour Relations

Students learn the theory and best practices of Canadian labour relations. They examine the environmental influences that interact in union-management relations; appreciate the complex combination of power, communication, and politics that impact labour relations; as well as explore significant implications. Essential elements of the collective bargaining process, including preparation for negotiations; strategies at the bargaining table; principles of negotiation; bargaining in bad faith; understanding, interpreting and administering the collective agreement; grievances and the arbitration process, are all explored in an applied learning environment.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT239156.0Human Resources Management Strategic PlanningHuman Resources Management Strategic Planning

Students examine strategic initiatives within human resources management planning. Students explore the effect and analysis of the external and internal environments impacting human resources supply and demand, international human resources management and program evaluation. Furthermore, students explore downsizing, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing and succession planning from a human resources management context.

Pre-requisites: MGT2359 and MGT2380 and MGT2382 and MGT2384 and MGT2388 and MGT2393 and MGT2396

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT239456.0Human Resources Research and Information SystemsHuman Resources Research and Information Systems

Applied research concepts, models, and methodologies relevant to human resources management, including qualitative and quantitative research methods to aid in human resources management decision-making, and planning are examined. Human resources information systems from both the conceptual and applied perspectives are explored within SAP.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Elective: choose 1
MGT516842.0Benefits AdministrationBenefits Administration

Benefits and their administration in business are examined, including such topics as the Canada Pension Plan, Workers' Compensation, government health plans, and pension programs. Life, accident and health insurance, other than that, which is provided by the government, are studied. This course also covers contractual benefits such as rest periods, vacations and sick leaves and volunteer benefits such as social, recreational, and cultural activities and counselling. Additional topics include costing, program design, E.A.P.'s and special programs such as retirement planning and fitness projects.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

ACC501542.0Introduction to Financial Management AccountingIntroduction to Financial Management Accounting

Students explore financial reporting and analysis, and are introduced to the managerial accounting function.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

MGT516442.0Introduction to Project ManagementIntroduction to Project Management

Project management practitioners need to understand the established industry norms, methods, and practices for managing all stages of the project life cycle and its related processes. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of project management, such as project strategy, selection, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, performance measurement, audit and closure. By participating in discussions, analyzing readings, and conducting preliminary research, students acquire a working understanding of project management knowledge and theory.

There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates from this program may be successful finding entry-level positions in the areas of human resources, recruitment and selection, training, health and safety, labour relations and compensation analysis.

Pathways

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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.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

College Eligibility

The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
  • Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.

Program Eligibility

The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:

  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success:

IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.

Application Information

Registration Note:

If you would like to take courses individually or start the program part time, you are not required to apply to the program. You can register for up to three courses per term by clicking on the course title and selecting "Register Online".

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.

There are nine Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) approved courses within this certificate. These are:

  1. ACC5015 Accounting and Finance
  2. MGT2382 Organizational Behaviour
  3. MGT2393 Recruitment and Selection
  4. MGT2381 Human Resources Management
  5. MGT2388 Compensation and Benefits
  6. MGT2380 Labour Relations
  7. MGT2384 Training and Development
  8. MGT2391 Human Resources Management Strategic Planning
  9. MGT2396 Occupational Health and Safety

Note: These nine courses fulfill the CHRP and/or CHRL coursework requirements only. Please visit the HRPA website at hrpa.cafor complete requirements.

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).

To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within four years.

Contact

Future Students

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