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Program Description

Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate

The Human Resources Management Program is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate offered at Fennell Campus in Hamilton.

Students will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to become a successful practitioner of Human Resources Management in the areas of recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, health and safety and labour relations. They will also will interact with and receive guidance from individuals in the human resources industry through guest speakers, mentoring initiatives and conducting information interviews.

The Human Resources Management program includes a seven week unpaid placement in a Human Resources Department, which supplements the theory and application provided in the classroom.

Graduates of the program fulfill the academic requirements of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) and are eligible to write the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) CHRP- Certified Human Resources Professional (see HRPA website - http://www.hrpa.ca for details).

The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) grants the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRPTM) designation.

Effective January 01, 2011, in addition to completing the academic requirements and successfully passing both national examinations, individuals will require a degree in order to obtain the Certified Human Resources Professional designation.
In order to be exempt from the degree requirement, individuals must successfully meet all academic requirements and pass the National Knowledge Exam (NKETM) before December 31, 2010.
Please contact HRPA's Professional Standards Department at 416-923-2324 for more information about examination requirements, eligibility and the degree requirement.