University of Alberta

Human Resources Management

The importance of the Human Resources department in the success of an organization cannot be overstated. As a liaison between the individual employee and the organization as a whole, Human Resources practitioners are relied upon by my different stakeholders.

Choose from over 15 courses

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Earn a Certificate

Program in detail:

Certificate Overview

  • Part-time study 2-3 years (on average)
  • 8 courses offered downtown and on main campus
  • Apply now start any time

The Human Resources Management Certificate is invaluable for anyone working in human resources, as well as for individuals working or aspiring to fill a supervisory role. Courses within this program cover managing organizational change, business place ethics, interpersonal communication, maintaining healthy labour relations, organizational behavior, and interviewing techniques. Covering the current challenges and issues of today, these courses cultivate greater understanding and effective strategic thinking, while providing students with practical skills that can be applied to the day-to-day operation of the human resources role.

Courses may qualify for recognition towards the following professional designations:

Core competencies of our graduates

The University of Alberta Certificate in Human Resources Management will help you:

  • understand the challenges and current issues in human resources management
  • develop an understanding of how the human resource function forms an integral part of the management team
  • understand individual behaviour within an organization in order to be more effective and efficient in performing human resources roles
  • comprehend up-to-date information in employee benefits, compensation administration, labour relations, and grievance arbitration.
  • Acquire skills required to analyze issues and make effective decisions
  • Enhance career opportunities and become more marketable in the workplace
  • Network with like-minded professionals in an innovative post-secondary program

Corporate Partners

These corporations are strong supporters of the continuous success of business programming offered at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension. They demonstrate their support in a myriad ways:

  • recommending courses to their employees
  • serving on program advisory boards
  • hiring and advancing our graduates, and
  • sharing in overall achievements of students and graduates

Distinguished Corporate Partners of Management Programs

  • ATB Financial
  • Cougar Tools
  • CEDA Group
  • Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries
  • IPEX
  • National Oilwell
  • Varco
  • Agriculture Financial Services Corp.

We are in good company. Thank you for your continued interest and support.



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