CONTINUING EDUCATION
HUMAN
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE
300 HOURS
ON CAMPUS
— AND —
ONLINE
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HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
In a dynamic and ever-changing job market, organizations rely on human resource professionals to help recruit,
manage, and develop their employees. This certificate gives you theoretical and practical insight into the field
of human resources as well as current, employer-valued perspectives. You will learn essential skills for business
management and apply the core competencies of organizational effectiveness: staffing, employee and labour
relations, compensation, development and training, health and safety, and HR systems management.
This certificate will be of value to:
• Individuals contemplating
a career change or new to
the human resources field
• Human resource
professionals who want to
expand their knowledge
and skills
• Frontline managers,
supervisors and
administrators who
implement HR resource
policies and programs
• Anyone preparing for
their Certified Human
Resources Professional
(CHRP) designation
REQUIRED
COURSES
CORE COURSES | 120 Hours The following core courses make up 120 hours of the required
300 hours of instruction. These courses are offered several
times during each academic year.
BMC 205 Business Management
40 hours | Also Online
Gain an overview of business management and the different
facets and functions of business. Expand your understanding of the Canadian business environment and managing the
modern enterprise in an ever-changing global economy.
BMC 172 Human Behaviour in Organizations
40 hours | Also Online
Improved understanding of human behaviour in organizations
enhances your effectiveness, and influences the development and operation of your workplace. Topics include: your
own behaviour and its impact on others, mentoring, culture,
structure, the decision-making process, employee relations,
productivity, and ethical issues.
BMC 165 Human Resource Management
40 hours | Also Online
Learn the foundation and guidelines for an effective process
of employee recruitment, evaluation and compensation.
Recruitment entails: accurate job descriptions, strategies for
finding the best candidate, legal considerations, effective
interview techniques, and orientation of new employees.
Evaluation encompasses: competency assessments and
performance reviews, and individual career paths and planning. Compensation involves: monetary and non-monetary
benefits, and ongoing feedback to ensure your plan is competitive and fair.
Recommended: Take this course before taking any of the
optional Human Resource Management Courses.
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OPTIONAL HUMAN RESOUCE
MANAGEMENT COURSES | 180 Hours
In addition to the core courses, students must complete a
minimum of 180 instructional hours of options from the following list.
It is recommended that students take BMC 165 Human
Resource Management before taking any optional Human
Resource Management courses.
BMC 355 Building a Positive Workplace | 20 hours
Also Online
BMC 316 Business Communication for Internationally
Trained Professionals 1 | 40 hours
BMC 324 Change Management | 20 hours
BMC 106 Coaching: Inspiring Excellence in
Others | 20 hours
BMC 273 Communicating Interculturally | 20 hours
BMC 198 Compensation: Design and Practice | 30 hours
Also Online
BMC 328 Conducting Effective Interviews | 20 hours
BMC 212 Conflict Management | 20 hours | Also Online
BMC 309 Disability Management: An Integrative
Approach | 30 hours
BMC 115 Emotional Intelligence: The Leader’s Advantage
20 hours
BMC 230 Employee Benefits | 30 hours | Also Online
BMC 242 Employee Communications | 20 hours
BMC 354 Employee Development and Training
30 hours | Also Online
BMC 192 Employee Relations: Policy Design
and Documentation | 20 hours
BMC 199 Ergonomics | 30 hours
BMC 194 Harassment Investigations | 20 hours | Also Online
BMC 104 Health and Safety Management Systems:
The Basics | 30 hours | Also Online
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BMC 208 Human Resources Information Management 2
15 hours | Online
BMC 356 HR Perspectives on Work-Life Integration
30 hours | Online
BMC 183 Integrated Workplace Health Management
20 hours
BMC 177 International Human Resource Management
20 hours | Online
BMC 156 Labour Relations | 30 hours | Also Online
BMC 352 Learning Online | 10 hours | Online
BMC 206 Management Communications: Interpersonal
Skills 1 | 40 hours | Also Online
BMC 288 Mediating Workplace Disputes | 20 hours
BMC 353 Performance Management | 20 hours
Also Online
BMC 150 Performance Measures for Organizations
20 hours | Also Online
WRI 130 Professional Writing Basics | 40 hours
BMC 299 Project Management: Level I | 40 hours
BMC 178 Recruitment and Selection | 30 hours
Also Online
BMC 287 Succession Planning for the 21st Century
Workforce | 20 hours
ADL 139 Train the Trainer 1 | 20 hours
Pre-Approved Continuing Education
Maximum 30 hours
Credits 3
1 Students can take either BMC 206 Management Communication or BMC
316 Business Communication for Internationally Trained Professionals.
Credit will be granted for one course only.
2Requires prerequisite BMC 165 Human Resource Management
3Students receive a maximum of 30 hours credit from pre-approved
University of Calgary Continuing Education Business Seminars and parttime English as a Second Language (ESL) classes taken in the last five
years. Credit equals approximately 2/3 instruction Hours to a maximum
of 30 hours, i.e. a 15-hour course or seminar will give you 10 hours credit.
DELIVERY
Courses are delivered in classroom, online, and in blended
formats allowing you to complete your program at a pace
that fits your needs and schedule. This certificate can be
completed entirely online, in the classroom, or through a
combination of both.
Whatever the delivery format of your course, you should plan
on studying and working approximately six hours per week
per course.
Online Learning Prerequisite Course
Before taking your first online course, you are required to
take BMC 352 Learning Online. If you have already completed
fully online courses in the past, you may apply for a prerequisite waiver for BMC 352 Learning Online. To apply, complete
the online application form at conted.ucalgary.ca/elearn
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TIMELINE
In general, most students complete the program in two to
three years. Given that most students have other significant
time commitments, we recommend taking no more than two
courses at one time. Students who are keen to fast-track
their programs are encouraged to contact a student advisor
to discuss their specific situation and options that may be
available to them.
ADMISSION
You can take courses first and enrol in the certificate later;
however, as programs are subject to change, we recommend
you apply for admission to the certificate program as early
as possible. Once you are admitted, you can be confident
that you have locked in the requirements leading to your
graduation.
You must be a minimum of 18 years of age to be admitted to
the program. Successful completion of a Grade 12 diploma
and relevant work experience are recommended. If English
is not your first language, please review the English language
proficiency requirements at conted.ucalgary.ca/english
A degree or diploma is not required to enrol in this program.
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
Prior learning from other post-secondary institutions
Advanced Standing may be granted for equivalent, graded
courses completed at other post-secondary institutions.
Credit may be granted for up to a maximum of 100 hours
towards this certificate. To apply for advanced standing go
to https://www.ucalgary.ca/cted/forms/mc_advcredit.html
Prior learning from other Continuing Education
certificates, seminars or ESL courses
If you have completed seminars, courses, or certificates
through University of Calgary Continuing Education, you
may be able to receive some credits toward this certificate
program. To discuss your course history with an advisor,
please call 403.220.2988.
TRANSFERABILITY
On completion of the Human Resource Management Certificate, up to 150 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred
toward certificates in Marketing, Professional Management,
Public Relations Management, or Security Management.
The number of hours granted will vary based on certificate
requirements and courses.
If a student is able to satisfy admission requirements to the
U of C Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science or Faculty of
Kinesiology, this program plus 100 hours of additional
specified courses can be applied to a Minor in Workplace
Learning for the equivalent of one year towards an
undergraduate degree.
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ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS
This program is offered in association with the Human
Resources Institute of Alberta at www.hria.ca
Individuals often take Continuing Education’s Human
Resource Management Certificate program to prepare for
the CHRP designation. It is important to note that CHRP
candidates who have passed the National Knowledge Exam
(NKE) require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in order to
qualify for the CHRP designation.
Individuals already certified often take Continuing Education Human Resource courses to meet their professional
development unit (PDU) or recertification requirements.
For additional details, go to the Canadian Council of Human
Resources Association’s (CCHRA) website at www.chrp.ca
SCHOLARSHIPS
Awards are given to deserving students not only for their
academic achievement, but also for community involvement.
Award sponsors include both corporate and private donors.
To apply, you must meet eligibility criteria and submission
deadlines. Students in this program may be eligible for:
•
Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA) Award
•
Kay A. Pringle Memorial Scholarships
•
Mary Cone Barrie Scholarship
COURSE REGISTRATION
CERTIFICATE ADMISSION
CONTACT INFORMATION
To view courses and enrol online, go to
conted.ucalgary.ca and look under Interest
Areas for Human Resource Management,
then click on Courses. You may enrol online
for most courses using a Visa, MasterCard,
or American Express.
You do not need to be enrolled in the
certificate to take a course. If you wish
to enrol in the Human Resource
Management Certificate, please
go to conted.ucalgary.ca/apply
Human Resource Management Certificate
University of Calgary Continuing Education
Room 229, 906 8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1H9
To enrol by phone, please call 403.220.2988
or 1.866.220.4992 (toll-free) between
8:30 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
To enrol by phone, you will need a Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, or a
purchase order number from your employer.
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1.866.220.4992 (toll free)
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