Centennial College Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management (Optional Co-op) (Online)
Centennial College

Centennial College

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management (Optional Co-op) (Online)

  • Online Canada
  • Toronto, Canada

Graduate Certificate

1 year

English

Full time

Jan 2026

CAD 4,658 / per year *

Distance Learning

* 2-semester tuition fee for Canadian students; $14,502.50: 2-semester tuition fee for international students

Key Summary

    About : The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management (Optional Co-op) is designed for those looking to advance their careers in human resources. This online program offers a flexible learning format that accommodates your schedule, making it ideal for working professionals. You'll gain essential skills needed to manage human resources effectively and strategically within organizations.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles in the human resources field, including HR manager, recruiter, training and development officer, and compensation and benefits analyst. With the knowledge and skills acquired, you'll be well-prepared to navigate the complexities of workforce management and contribute to organizational success.

Program Details

  • Program Code: 2360
  • School: The Business School
  • Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
  • Program Type: Graduate Certificate program
  • Program Length: 1 year/ 2 semesters
  • Start Date: Fall, Winter
  • Location: Online

A successful organization is only as good as its people, and human resources management (HRM) plays a critical role in ensuring an organization has the right people for success. With training from Centennial College's Human Resources Management (Optional Co-op) program, you'll be responsible for ensuring that happens.

Thanks to this offering, you'll have the necessary foundational training and education to enter into occupations in human resources — either as a generalist or as a specialist — across a range of industries and organizations. By doing so, you'll become a vital strategic partner in the organizational world, the business community, and your own community, and in turn, the Ontario economy.

During your time in this business graduate certificate program, you'll be exposed to what is necessary to align HR practices and policies with overall organizational strategies. You'll also gain the knowledge to carry out duties in various areas, which will include:

  • Staffing
  • Compensation
  • Performance management
  • Training and development
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Industrial relations
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Human resource management systems

When you successfully complete this professional program's in-depth HRM courses, which the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA) accredits, you'll be prepared to confidently launch your career.

Program Highlights

  • Courses within this program make extensive use of case studies, simulations, and project-based learning to help prepare you for real workplace situations.
  • Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) training using the industry-valued SAP application builds your skills portfolio.