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Human Resources

Online Campus | Program Code: 0495
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Overview

This certificate provides basic skills in the major areas of personnel administration, human resources planning, job analysis, interviewing, compensation and benefits, personnel testing, performance appraisal, industrial relations and collective bargaining.

The college has worked closely with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) in the development of the Human Resources program. The HRPA will grant credits towards the academic requirements of the professional designation of Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP). For more information on CHRP and HRPA, please visit their websites.

To obtain this certificate, student must successfully complete nine (9) compulsory courses.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • For your convenience, some courses are offered both in-class and online. Some online courses can be started at different times throughout the semester, just choose the course date that fits your schedule.
  • The demand for part-time courses has increased to the point that we recommend you register early to ensure your acceptance into the course.
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Program Details

Code 0495
Start Date Continuous
Credential Certificate
Campus Online
Program Length * Students have a maximum of five years to complete the program
Delivery Online Part-Time

Program Outline

2023-2024

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Human Resources Management is intended to provide students with an understanding of human resources management functions within organizations. The course provides an introduction to the purpose and the application of Human Resources activities which will assist organizations in achieving their goals and objectives. As such, this course is designed to lay the groundwork for more advanced studies in Human Resources and related subjects.

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The student will examine individual and group behaviour in organization and theeffects of interpersonal and organizational forces on such behaviour. The studentwill acquire concepts and practical applications regarding individual behaviour;interpersonal relationships and group processes, and organizational factors thathave an impact on individual and group behavior.

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This course focuses on developing students' knowledge of all aspects of labor relations. Students learn about the impact of a unionized workplace on the Human Resources department. Students explore trade unions, collective agreements, negotiations, union/management relations, strikes, the collective bargaining process, and conflict resolution. Student learning is reinforced through practical involvement in case study analysis.

Visit the Online and Continuing Education catalogue for course details and to register.

Visit the Online and Continuing Education catalogue for course details and to register.

Visit the Online and Continuing Education catalogue for course details and to register.

Visit the Online and Continuing Education catalogue for course details and to register.

Visit the Online and Continuing Education catalogue for course details and to register.

Visit the Online and Continuing Education catalogue for course details and to register.

Requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the program must hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) or the equivalent or must qualify for mature student status (19 years of age or older).

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the program may find employment as human resources generalist, compensation consultant, human resources planner, labour relations advisor, employment equity coordinator, training and development officer, and employee relations consultant.

Other Information

As of January 1, 2011, applicants to the CHRP designation must have a university degree. Individuals without a university degree must have completed the academic requirements by Fall 2010 in order to write the National Knowledge Exam prior to January 1, 2011.

Program Contacts

Program Contact
SLC+ Continuing Education
LifelongLearning@sl.on.ca