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

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 Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas

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.

Employment insurance and revenue officers

Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces

Post-secondary teaching and research assistants

College and other vocational instructors

Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers

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

To work as an educational policy researcher in B.C., you may need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Program officers unique to government

Technical writers

Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade

Postal and courier services managers

Any Bachelor's Degree

The Post-Degree Diploma in Business Administration - HR Management and Leadership prepares you for professional practice through the application of human resources principles and ethics to all elements of management. Through applied learning opportunities, graduates are well equipped to integrate and strategically apply knowledge of human resource principles to a variety of work environments. This program incorporates the majority of key competencies required to pursue a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Your career opportunities may include, but would not be limited to, managing in government or private industry, business consulting, and human resources advising or management.

Human Resource Management & Leadership Option: Business Administration Post-Degree Diploma

The North American Business Management Applied Post Baccalaureate Diploma (NABU Applied) builds knowledge about how to do business in North America for students from around the world. International students and new permanent residents with an undergraduate degree completed outside of Canada can gain both North American business credentials and practical hands-on work experience in a North American organization. This full-time program is offered in an accelerated format and includes a work placement practicum. Concentrations are available in marketing, human resources, international strategy & entrepreneurship and finance & investment. 

North American Business Management Applied Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

The North American Business Management Post Baccalaureate DIploma (NABU) builds knowledge of business management skills for a career in North America for students from around the world. This program structure provides opportunities for international students and new permanent residents an opportunity to gain North American business credentials, English language practice and hands-on work experience. In this post baccalaureate diploma in business management, you'll have the opportunity to study both the social and government sectors of North American business and explore important management practices learned from our instructors and working with community partners.

North American Business Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

The Human Resources Management Post-Diploma gives students who have completed a two-year diploma from a recognized post secondary institution the knowledge they require to become effective supervisors, managers or human resources professionals in Canada. This program is based upon the Charted Professional in Human Resources Management (CPHR) competency framework, and is ideal for working professionals wanting to pursue their CPHR designation, as well as students wanting to pursue a career in human resources management.

Human Resources Management Post-Diploma

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Advanced Human Resource Management teaches you the fundamental business concepts you need to understand and succeed in Human Resources. You’ll take business courses in management essentials, academic writing, business law, introductory marketing and more. In your second year, you’ll take advanced HR courses in occupational health and safety, employment law, labour relations, workforce planning, talent management and more. You'll also have the option to participate in the Business Internship and Career Boost programs. 

Advanced Human Resource Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

The Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma gives you specialized human resources courses that will help you enter the HR industry. You’ll take courses in human resource management, training, development and performance management, labour relations, management essentials, employment law and more. You'll also have the option to participate in the Career Boost programs. 

Human Resource Management Post-Degree Diploma

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management is designed for a student that has completed a recognized bachelor’s degree, with a Canadian equivalent GPA of 2.33, and is looking to build a foundation of formal human resource management knowledge, competence and business acumen. The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management is offered with a Co-operative Education option. This option requires an additional 10 credits of Co-operative Education courses.

Human Resource Post Baccalaureate Diploma

 The Human Resources Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma focuses on management principles, geared towards those who hold a Bachelor’s degree in a subject other than human resources management. Successful graduates are able to apply for exemption from the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) for the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. You can expect to learn about management principles, conflict resolution and negotiation, recruitment and selection, strategy and planning, metrics and analytics as well as performance management.

Human Resources Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

The Human Resource Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma will be of interest to students who have a non-business degree and want to return to university for one or two years to acquire a specialty in a functional area of business. Students with a first degree in business, but who want to change their area of focus, may complete a Post-baccalaureate diploma as well. Complete coursework in financial and management accounting, management information systems, human resource management, commercial law, leadership, organizational theory and design, employee and labour relations, business ethics, employment law, and more.

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