School of Continuing Education
School of Continuing Education
Business and Management
Whether you wish to take the next step on your professional path or look forward to launching a career in the Human Resources Management (HRM) field, this program is designed to provide you with strategic insights you can use in any workplace setting.
Delivered by experienced HRM professionals, the program explores key practices and issues, including hiring, employee engagement, labour relations, strategic management, performance management, and training and development, to equip you to manage human resources in any workplace across a range of industries.
To register, phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1.
Credential: Certificate
Format: Part time
Delivery: Online or hybrid (combination of online and in-person classes). Program can be completed fully online.
Duration: 1–3 years
Days and times: Weekends and evenings
Location: Abbotsford — Clearbrook Centre
Tuition*: Approx. $3160 for full program, depending on choice of electives. Courses can be taken individually.
Application deadline:
There is no application process for this program. You can register for classes anytime before they start, as long as there is space.
* Tuition subject to change without notice. Textbooks are not included in tuition.
There are no entrance requirements or prerequisites for this program. The courses can be taken in any order.
You can choose to take the entire program and earn the certificate, or only take courses of interest to you.
Courses
To complete the Human Resources Management certificate, you must complete all nine core courses, plus three electives of your choosing. All program requirements must be completed within three years in order to earn the certificate.
Core Courses |
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|---|---|
| HRM01 |
Strategic Human Resources Management |
| HRM02 |
Increasing Employee Engagement |
| HRM03 |
Hiring for Performance |
| HRM04 |
Managing Employee Performance |
| HRM05 |
Employee Development & Training |
| HRM06 |
HR Policies and Procedures |
| HRM07 |
Handling HR Issues |
| HRM08 |
Understanding Leadership |
| HRM09 |
Employee Rewards |
Elective Courses |
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|---|---|
| HRM10 | Introduction to Labour Relations |
| HRM11 |
BC Employment Law |
| HRM12 |
Workplace Health & Safety |
| HRM13 |
Designing Employee Orientation |
| HRM14 |
Measuring HR's Impact |
View the schedule of current and upcoming HRM courses for course details including dates, times, formats, and course descriptions.
Each course is usually offered once per year. All courses are scheduled on weekday evenings or weekends to accommodate working professionals.
Because you don't need to take the courses in order, you can start this program at any time throughout the year.
HRM courses are delivered either online with scheduled meetings, or in a hybrid format (alternating in-person and online classes). It is possible to complete the entire program online, although it may take more than one year as you may have to wait for certain courses to be offered online.
You do not have to apply for entrance to this program. Instead you can register and start taking courses right away, and then apply for graduation when you have finished all of the required core courses and your three chosen electives.
You can register for courses up until their start date, as long as there is space.
When you've completed all required courses and met the grade requirements, you can apply for graduation by following the instructions here. Please note there is a graduation application fee.
Once your graduation application is approved, the Office of the Registrar will contact you by email when your parchment is ready to be picked up.
See the School of Continuing Education's refund and withdrawal schedule.
WorkBC reports that in the past few years, employers have had difficulty filling both experienced human resources management professionals (HRM) and HRM generalist roles in BC and throughout Canada. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years.
You can work your way up in this profession without formal HRM education or a CPHR designation. However, these qualifications are becoming more in demand and most companies prefer both. Your level of business experience is also important. In addition, employers have an increasing interest in candidates with numeric and analytical skills.
Please be advised that while this program is an excellent way to get started in HR or deepen your professional experience, it does not lead to a CPHR designation. For students interested in a CPHR pathway, we recommend UFV's Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management.
This program does not require you to purchase textbooks. All course readings are provided online, free of charge.
Computer requirements
For online classes, you will need a computer or laptop (PC or Mac) with reliable internet access and up-to-date software. View UFV's technical requirements for online courses here.
Additional supplies
Basic school supplies, such as notebooks and pens, are an additional cost.
Phone: 604-851-6324
Toll free: 1-888-504-7441 ext. 6324
Email: continuingeducation@ufv.ca
Or ask online