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The Certificate in Human Resources Management provides a solid foundation in core human resources disciplines, while exploring the evolving dynamics of today鈥檚 workplace and addressing modern workplace trends like digital transformation, remote work, and sustainability.

It prepares students to write the Certified Human Resources Professional exam (CHRP/CRHA).

NEW: The program is delivered in a blended format, combining the convenience of four (4) online courses with the benefits of six (6) in-person courses.

Type:听听Undergraduate Certificate

Courses:听听10

Credits: 听 30

Schedule:听听Full-time or Part-time

Time:听听Weekday evenings / Saturday mornings

Delivery: 听Blended

Domain: 听 Administration and Governance

Questions? 听 info.conted [at] mcgill.ca

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Key Features

Blended Learning for Modern Professionals
Designed with working professionals in mind, this program leverages a true blended delivery model, seamlessly integrating the strengths of in-person learning with the flexibility of online instruction.
Embedded Sustainability Mindset
Sustainability is woven throughout the curriculum, ensuring graduates understand and can apply responsible, future-focused practices in HRM. Many courses incorporate sustainability principles so students can lead and influence organizations committed to ethical and environmentally conscious decision-making.
Technology-Forward HR Education
As HR evolves alongside rapid technological advancements and the rise of remote and digital work, this program places technology at its core. Students gain hands-on experience with AI, HR information systems, and emerging digital tools, preparing them to shape data-driven, tech-enabled HR strategies in modern organizations.
Applied and Updated Curriculum
The program鈥檚 applied and up-to-date curriculum is designed to equip learners with practical skills they can immediately use in today鈥檚 workplace. The content is intentionally tailored to meet the needs of working professionals seeking to advance their careers, while also providing strong support for individuals who are transitioning into a new professional path.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will be equipped with the advanced skills and practical expertise needed to excel in a wide range of leadership and specialist roles across the HR and people management landscape.

Potential career pathways include:

Employer鈥揈mployee Relations Manager Human
Resources Manager
Industrial Relations Manager
Occupational Health & Safety Manager
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Personnel Director
Personnel Services Manager
Training and Development Manager
Recruitment Manager
Staff Relations Manager

Message From the Academic Program Coordinator

Dear prospective learners,

Welcome to our program. I am delighted to invite you to explore the Certificate in Human Resources Management built through thoughtful research, meaningful consultation, and a strong commitment to preparing learners for today鈥檚 evolving workplace.

We benchmarked leading programs, gathered feedback from students and employers, and collaborated with HR professionals, faculty, industry experts, and professional associations. Their input helped us design a curriculum that is practical, relevant, and aligned with the realities of modern HR.

The program integrates key themes shaping the field today: technology and digital tools, ethics and sustainability, hybrid鈥憌ork dynamics, and applied HR competencies. Every element reflects what employers expect and what students need to thrive.

Designed for working professionals, the blended format combines the strengths of in鈥憄erson learning with the flexibility of online courses. You will also gain hands鈥憃n experience with AI tools, HR information systems, and analytics skills that are increasingly essential in today鈥檚 workplaces.

My academic and professional experience, along with ongoing collaboration with HR practitioners, informed the development of applied activities and real鈥憌orld learning opportunities. The goal is to help you build both strong theoretical foundations and practical confidence.

Whether you are advancing in your current role or exploring a new path, this program offers flexibility, depth, and relevance to help you grow. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your journey.

Warm regards,
Maha Daoud
Academic Program Coordinator

Who Should Apply

This program is a good fit for you if you are a professional who:

is looking to transition into a new career in HRM and seeking a strong, practical foundation in the field
is interested in a career change and needs to develop essential HR competencies.

Learning Outcomes

This program will enable you to:

Apply organizational behaviour theory to real-world HR scenarios
Resolve issues in personnel administration with strategic insight
Plan, implement, and evaluate training and career development programs
Simulate compensation techniques aligned with organizational goals
Review and apply health and safety policies in compliance with regulations
Analyze labour-management relations and collective bargaining processes
Explore initiatives in organizational change and transformation
Study strategic management theories and their application in HR
Understand the impact of AI and data analytics on recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement
Design HR strategies that support flexible work arrangements and inclusive workplace cultures

Courses

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Human Resources Management (Cert.) (30 credits)

Offered by: Administration & Governance 听听听
Program credit weight: 30

Program Description

The Certificate in Human Resources Management provides an introduction to the disciplines and basic practices of human resources management. In addition, the Certificate program presents an overview of the specialized functions and some of the current and future issues in the area of personnel. It prepares students for the job market and to write the CHRP exam.

Required Courses (30 credits)

Course List
Course	Title	Credits
CORG 225	Foundation of Organizational Behaviour and Administration.	3
Foundation of Organizational Behaviour and Administration. Terms offered: Summer 2026 This course covers diverse theories and applications such as perception, motivation, decision-making, team dynamics, negotiation, conflict management, leadership, and organizational culture. Levels of analysis are on the individual, team and organizational level.
CORG 295	Employee Labour Relations and Law.	3
Employee Labour Relations and Law. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An overview of the history and theories of industrial relations and how they are related to today's labour-management relationships and laws. Consideration will be paid to topics such as the organization, purpose and governance of unions; legislation of labour; collective bargaining processes and the dynamic of public interest and industrial relations.
CORG 416	HR Innovation: Technology and the Future of Work	3
HR Innovation: Technology and the Future of Work Terms offered: Summer 2026 Examines key theories and models of organizational change in response to emerging technologies and evolving work environments. Topics include change processes, leadership strategies, resistance management, and approaches to building buy-in. Techno-structural methods and change frameworks are applied to contemporary Canadian case studies, with emphasis on digital transformation, hybrid work models, AI integration, and innovation.
CORG 420	Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice.	3
Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course provides a comprehensive overview of human resources management (HRM) and an understanding of the strategic role HRM plays in the work environment. It introduces students to current HRM concepts, skills and practices, focusing on both theory and its practical application. Topics include: human resources planning, job analysis and design, recruitment selection and retention, training, performance management, organizational development and change, compensation and benefits, labour relations, legal issues, and strategic issues and challenges in HRM.
CORG 440	Organizational Learning and Development .	3
Organizational Learning and Development . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Review of major models of learning and development from a systemic point of view. Assessing and understanding the difference between training and development. Topics include: learning organizations, training issues, training programs, skills development, transfer of learning, planning, conceptualization, design, implementation and evaluation of training and career development programs.
CORG 445	Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition.	3
Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. New trends and best practices in workforce planning and talent acquisition. Recruitment and selection will be covered from legal, theoretical, and practical perspectives. Topics covered include job analysis, competency-based profile, and employer branding. Staffing processes, metric indicators, and strategic sourcing will also be discussed.
CORG 450	Health, Safety and Wellness in Organizations	3
Health, Safety and Wellness in Organizations Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Focuses on core elements of workplace health and safety, including current legislation, the role of safety committees, accident prevention, hazardous materials, loss control, and claims management. Integrates the concept of wellness culture through topics such as employee assistance programs, work-life balance, preventative health, and ergonomics, highlighting the connection between wellness- oriented environments, safety, and organizational sustainability.
CORG 470	Total Rewards: Compensation and Benefits	3
Total Rewards: Compensation and Benefits Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Analyzes key organizational behaviour theories in relation to compensation management, emphasizing the strategic role of total rewards in employee motivation. Topics include job evaluation, salary structures, performance-based pay, and pay equity, with consideration for special employee groups, ethics and social equity. Explores the impact of modern digital tools, including AI and advanced HRIS, on total rewards management.
CPAG 400	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management.	3
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of the concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion. Effect on interpersonal interactions, intergroup interactions and the management of multicultural workforces in terms of cognition and behaviour, communication, leadership, employee engagement and negotiation.
CPAG 410	Strategic Planning and Implementation.	3
Strategic Planning and Implementation. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theory and practice of strategic management required to facilitate strategic thinking and planning in organizations in response to changing conditions. Topics in stakeholder analysis; transforming strategic plans into policies and programs, assessing organizational performance, deploying resources, quality control, strategic communication, planning, problem solving, progress assessment; completion and evaluation.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a CEGEP diploma (DCS, DEC or equivalent) OR
Applicants who do not have the normal academic background for admission but are 21 years of age and older may be admitted as mature students
Applicants between 18 and 21 years of age who do not have a CEGEP diploma but have at least a high school leaving certificate may be accepted into a qualifying program
Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency