To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Employment as a human resources manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Employment as a human resources manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Human resources managers

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Human resources professionals

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Employment as a human resource or recruitment officer may additionally require related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Employment as a human resource or recruitment officer may additionally require related work experience.

Human resources and recruitment officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as career development practitioner or career counsellor in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of graduation from a recognized educational program and work experience.

Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. These programs include courses in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labour relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources laws and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.

Human resources management/personnel administration, general

Human Resources Bachelor's Degrees

Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefit administration. They represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Human resources professionals develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs and procedures and advise employers and employees on human resources matters. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) provide assistance and information to job seeker clients on all aspects of employment search and career planning. They also provide advice and information to employer clients regarding employment issues and human resources. They are employed by public or private employment agencies, rehabilitation centres, hospitals, human resource departments of establishments, consulting firms, correctional facilities and by federal and provincial governments. Supervisors of career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) are included in this unit group.

Human Resources Diplomas

The Human Resource Management & Leadership: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) allows you to develop a foundation in leadership that prepares you for the strategic role HR professionals play in leading and influencing organizational performance. 

Human Resource Management & Leadership: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration has courses in economics, statistics, business law, strategic management, leadership and research. In the third year of the program, you can choose a concentration: Accounting, Business Information and Analytics (BIMA), Financial Planning, Human Resources Management, International Business and Logistics or Marketing. As a BBA student at Capilano, you'll also have the opportunity to take part in case competitions, a hands-on, realistic simulation of a real business.

Business Administration: Bachelor's Degree (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program in Human Resources Management provides full-time and part-time intensive study for students wishing to undertake studies in the human resources management field. The degree is designed to prepare students to achieve the Required Professional Capabilities of the Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP) designation and for a range of human resources professional roles. The BBA in Human Resources Management degree is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Degree students can complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. 

Human Resource Management: Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree combines applied problem-solving and hands-on experience with a foundation in contemporary business principles and practices. You'll undertake real-world class projects and experience-based opportunities, and specialize in at least one of nine concentrations (Accounting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship , Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management Information Systems,  Marketing, Operations Management, or Strategic Analysis). Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to work in a wide variety of careers in business organizations. 

Business Administration: Bachelor's Degree - Major or Honours

The Bachelor of Business Administration (General) is designed for students who do not wish to specialize in a specific area of business but instead would like to take a wider array of courses to provide a wide range in their management education. Develop a solid foundation in the first two years, then specialize in one or a combination of majors and minors. Take advantage of co-op, undergraduate research, study abroad and other experiential learning opportunities. Double degree option with Computing Science and Arts available.

Business Administration: Bachelor's Degree

The Bachelor of Commerce Degree is a foundation of business basics and management skills. You’ll develop your skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, organization, and leadership. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to enter careers such as accounting, technology, consumer products and services, consulting, and financial services.

Commerce: Bachelor Degree (UBCV)

The Bachelor's Degree in Commerce provides education in business as well as exposure to the liberal arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. The program offers students the ability to major in the areas of Accounting, Finance, General Business, International Business or Marketing, with special emphasis placed on industries and firms of relevance to the region of northern British Columbia including small business/entrepreneurship, tourism and forestry.

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