Human Resources Management Certificate
Get the specialized training you need to excel as a human resources professional. This part-time, online program will equip you with the in-demand skills and knowledge required in today’s evolving work environment. Accredited by CPHR British Columbia & Yukon, the program can also help you earn the Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation faster.
Please note that this program changed to a new format on July 20, 2022. If you are completing the previous version of the program, visit our program transition page.
Why this program?
- Get your CPHR designation faster by applying for exemption from the CPHR National Knowledge Exam when you graduate with a minimum average grade of B-
- Take specialized HR courses taught by seasoned industry experts
- Start with individual courses and apply to the program at any time
- Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status
- Be eligible for admission to Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at SFU Beedie School of Business, even without an undergraduate degree
Format
Part-time
Location
Online
Program completion
1.5 – 3 years
To graduate, complete all courses with a minimum average grade of C.
Course duration
8 weeks (36 instructional hours)
Course work
7–10 hours/week
Schedule
Self-paced within set deadlines
Courses
9 required courses:
Human Resources Management in Canada (CHRM200) or
Human Resources Management (MGMT310)
Organizational Engagement (CHRM210) or
Organizational Behaviour (MGMT115)
Workplace Health, Safety and Wellness (CHRM220)
Workforce Planning and Talent Management (CHRM230)
Accounting and Financial Management Essentials (CHRM240)
Learning, Development and Performance Management (CHRM250) or
Workplace Training and Development (MGMT316)
Employee Total Rewards (CHRM260)
Employee and Labour Relations in Canada (CHRM270) or
Labour and Employment Relations (MGMT326)
Strategic Human Resources Management (CHRM300) or
Strategic Human Resources Planning (MGMT315)
Human Resources Management in Canada (CHRM200) or Human Resources Management (MGMT310)
Organizational Engagement (CHRM210) or Organizational Behaviour (MGMT115)
Workplace Health, Safety and Wellness (CHRM220)
Workforce Planning and Talent Management (CHRM230)
Accounting and Financial Management Essentials (CHRM240)
Learning, Development and Performance Management (CHRM250) or Workplace Training and Development (MGMT316)
Employee Total Rewards (CHRM260)
Employee and Labour Relations in Canada (CHRM270) or Labour and Employment Relations (MGMT326)
Strategic Human Resources Management (CHRM300) or Strategic Human Resources Planning (MGMT315)
Learning materials
See individual courses for textbook details
Cost
$749/course (not including textbooks)
$75 program application fee
Application info
No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.
Application requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent, or at least five years of work experience
- Advanced level of written and spoken English recommended (e.g., IELTS minimum overall band score 7.0)
- Some experience in a people-focused role (e.g., customer service) or a professional or business setting recommended
Register for individual courses at any time, with the option to apply to the program later.
Available
Enroll in the certificate program to:
- Track your progress in your student account
- Access potential tax credits
- Be eligible to graduate when you finish
