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2023/24
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Continuing Education
ufv.ca/ceHuman Resource Management certificate
The Human Resource Management certificate program is designed to provide students 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 field. 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.
When to apply
There is no application for entrance to this program. All of the courses in this program may be taken individually or applied to the Human Resource Management certificate.
How to apply
As there is no application process for this program, students can register at any time.
Fees and additional costs
Please see the Continuing Education webpage for current fee information. See the Fees and Other Costs section for additional information.
Program duration
The Human Resource Management certificate is one to three years in duration and is completed in a part-time capacity. Multiple sections are offered throughout the year and scheduled during evenings and weekends to accommodate working professionals.
Location
The program is located at the Clearbrook Centre in Abbotsford.
Program outline
Core courses
| Course | Title | Hours |
| BISC HRM01 | Strategic Human Resources Management | 15 |
| BISC HRM02 | Increasing Employee Engagement | 15 |
| BISC HRM03 | Hiring for Performance | 15 |
| BISC HRM04 | Managing Employee Performance | 15 |
| BISC HRM05 | Employee Development and Training | 15 |
| BISC HRM06 | HR Policies and Procedures: The Basics | 15 |
| BISC HRM07 | Handling HR Issues | 15 |
| BISC HRM08 | Understanding Leadership | 15 |
| BISC HRM09 | Employee Rewards: A Total Comprehensive Approach | 15 |
Elective courses
| Course | Title | Hours |
| BISC HRM10 | Introduction to Labour Relations | 5.5 |
| BISC HRM11 | B.C. Employment Law | 5.5 |
| BISC HRM12 | Workplace Health and Safety | 5.5 |
| BISC HRM13 | Designing Employee Orientation Programs | 5.5 |
| BISC HRM14 | Measuring HR's Impact | 5.5 |
Graduation requirements
To be eligible to graduate, students must successfully complete nine core courses and three electives.
Maximum length of time to complete program
Students must complete the program requirements within three years.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the Continuing Education webpage.
For more information
Contact Continuing Education at 604-851-6324, or 604-504-7441 local 6324, or toll-free (within Canada) 1-888-504-7441 local 6324, or continuingeducation@ufv.ca.