Certificate in Human Resource Management

The Certificate in Human Resource Management consists of three (3) fully online courses. The practical focus of the courses in this certificate will equip you with a knowledge base and a range of strategies and skills to manage your organization's greatest asset -- its people -- responsively, fairly and consistently. 

Courses

Each course in the certificate is twelve (12) weeks in length and consists of 36 learning hours, including 7.5 hours of live sessions. Learners can expect to spend approximately 3 hours per week on their studies.

Click on each course name for more details and specific learning outcomes:

• OLCD-PALS0018 Human Resource Management
• OLCD-PALS0030 Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
• OLCD-PALS0031 Organizational Behaviour

Please note: The Certificate requires a passing grade of 70% in each course. See each course for applicable tuition fees and schedule. Some courses fill up quickly, and registration in one course does not guarantee your spot in another. You must register for each course individually to reserve your spot. Courses can be taken in any order. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this certificate, learners will:

• Understand the different facets of managing the people in an organization.
• Understand how organizations are structured and why.
• Engage in effective interpersonal and intercultural communication.
• Become more confident managing the dynamic complexity of organizations and their people.

Prerequisites

Language Requirement: University-level English language proficiency required in writing, speaking and reading comprehension. It is recommended that students have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall or a TOEFL-IBT score of 90 overall for this program. Please see the following guidelines from Dalhousie University for more information: English Language Requirements For Undergraduate Admissions - Admissions - Dalhousie University.

Program Delivery

The program is delivered through the flexibility and convenience of Dalhousie's enriched and engaging online learning platform (OpenDal). Courses include group activities, live streaming lectures and project work. Course delivery is designed to provide maximum benefit and flexibility through online study. 

Who Should Take This Certificate?

The Certificate in Human Resource Management is applicable to individuals working in human resources in any sector, industry and organization, including for-profit and not-for-profit entities.

You should take this certificate if:

• You are responsible for the people in your organization.
• You are new to a human resources role or are moving into a human resources role in your organization.
• You aspire to move into a human resources role in your organization or a new organization.
• You run your own business.

Testimonial

I took the Human Resource Management certificate program and the best thing about it was the flexibility. I work full time as a 911 operator, have two young children, and a small farm to tend to and I was able to successfully complete it on my own time. The live classes were remote so it diminished any driving time and assignments were posted ahead of time to complete at your own pace. Having experienced instructors made the transition into Human Resources a lot easier as this was my first experience taking any Human Resource classes. I highly recommend this certificate program. 
~ Olivia Boudreau

Recognition of Prior Learning

It may be possible to receive advanced standing in this certificate based on your prior learning from work or life experience. We provide two types of recognition of prior learning:

• Prior Certified Learning: Assessment of prior coursework or training through a provider, that is neither a university or college, for the purpose of advanced standing. Examples of certified learning may include military courses, accredited certificates, workplace training programs, etc.
• Prior Experiential Learning: Assessment of previous work and life learning that may be equivalent to learning outcomes of university courses / programs, for the purpose of advanced standing. Relevant prior learning may come from work or volunteer experience, participation on committees or boards, independent study, etc.

To discuss how to use your prior learning to apply for advanced standing, please contact rpl@dal.ca.