Human Resources Management
The Human Resources Management program is designed to provide you with a strategic outlook on the practice of human resources. Based on the required professional capabilities identified for the certified human resources professional designation, experienced HR professionals present key human resources practices and issues pertinent to today’s workplaces. This program is aimed at people currently working in the human resources field or wishing to enter the fi eld. This program will be most beneficial to people who want to increase their level of
knowledge and skills in order to manage the human resources function more strategically or who wish to advance within the human resources field.
The Human Resources Management program consists of nine core courses and three electives to be completed within three years. For those working toward the certificate, the passing grade is 75 percent for each course.
Core courses:
Strategic Human Resources Management
Understanding Leadership
Increasing Employee Engagement
Hiring for Performance
Managing Employee Performance
Employee Development and Training
Employee Rewards: A Total Comprehensive Approach
HR Policies and Procedures: The Basics
Handling HR Issues
Elective courses:
Introduction to Labour Relations
BC Employment Law
Workplace Health and Safety
Designing Employee Orientation programs
Measuring HR’s Impact
For more information, contact Mandy Watts at 604-864-4638 or 1-888-504-7441, local 4638, or email mandy.watts@ufv.ca
Handling HR Issues
Handling HR IssuesThis module will introduce and discuss common situations and issues faced by human resources practitioners. Using real-life case studies at the organization, department, and individual level you will analyze the situation, discuss the implications, and receive guidance on handling these situations from an experienced HR professional. You can also bring your individual HR issues to the sessions for input and coaching on handling these real-life challenges. You’ll leave with enhanced confidence and knowledge immediately applicable to your work environment.
ABBOTSFORD — Clearbrook centre
(20213 BISC HRM07 A5A) Barbara Adams, 5 sessions, Mon, Thu, 6:30–9:30 pm, $195. Starts Mar 5
Hiring for Performance
This module provides participants with a systematic and structured recruitment process that can be immediately applied within their organization. This recruitment process will assist in attracting, identifying, interviewing, and selecting the right candidate for the right position. Participants will learn and practice planning, behavioural interviewing, and fi nal selection techniques that will enhance their judgment of a candidate’s potential success and enhance their skills in choosing appropriate candidates.
ABBOTSFORD — Clearbrook centre
(40114 BISC HRM03 A5A) Barbara Adams, 5 sessions, Mon, Thu, 6:30–9:30 pm, $195. Starts Apr 16
Strategic Human Resources Management
This module provides you with an introduction to the strategic role of human resources within today’s business environment. The course content clearly defines what it takes to align human resources with the organization’s business strategy, create a human resources plan, align HR functions with this plan, and successfully manage the human resources function. The content also includes an introduction to key human resources functions within organizations. As a result, you will develop an understanding of how to better position human resources
as a strategic and infl uential partner within your business.
ABBOTSFORD — Clearbrook centre
(20214 BISC HRM01 A5A) Barbara Adams, 5 sessions, Mon, Thu, 6:30–9:30 pm, $195. Starts Jan 30
Last Updated December 2011
