Human Resources Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
About the Human Resources Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Human Resources Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate at Red Deer Polytechnic caters to working professionals who are looking to obtain a specialized skill set in a short period of time to advance their career.
This program focuses on developing the people leadership expertise you need to work in a variety of Human Resources roles. This program is a post-baccalaureate certificate, which means that an undergraduate or bachelor's degree is required for admission.
Take the next step in your career. This program has been developed to align with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) accreditation framework to help you achieved the CPHR designation. Learn more about accreditation under the Courses tab.
Work-integrated Learning
Work-integrated learning opportunities will depend on the area of focus you choose. Learn more about the many types of experiential learning opportunities available at Red Deer Polytechnic through the Career Education and Experience Development Centre.
"I am a Certified Payroll Professional and am currently enrolled in the HRM Graduate Certificate program through Hyflex. The program is CPHR-Alberta Accredited program and this will fast track my career to an CPHR Candidate. I'm looking forward to taking the HR and Payroll world with optimal knowledge."
Related Careers
A wide range of career paths are available to graduates of this program, including:
Human Resources Advisor
Human Resources Coordinators
Human Resources Supervisors
Personnel and Recruitment Officers
Benefits Officers
Labour Dispute Negotiators
Negotiators
Occupational Health and Safety Advisors
Trainers
Wage and Salary Administrators
Human Resources Consultants
Meet the Faculty
At Red Deer Polytechnic we are proud of our faculty members and staff who are experts in their disciplines and subject areas.
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- Important dates may change
Admission Requirements
Eligibility for admission to the Human Resources Graduate Certificate program at Red Deer Polytechnic requires you to meet minimum academic requirements. If you meet all minimum requirements, you will be offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
Academic Requirements
An undergraduate degree in any discipline from an accredited institution.
Additional Requirements
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) for admission to credit programs by providing official documentation to the Office of the Registrar at international.admissions@rdpolytech.ca or by regular mail, after an online application has been submitted.
All ELP tests must have been obtained within two years of the date their program starts. ELP requirements are in addition to the other admission requirements noted above.
Prior Learning and Transfer
Undergraduate or bachelor's degree is required for admission.
Indigenous Learners
Information for Indigenous Learners
The Human Resources Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program recognizes the need to facilitate access to post-secondary education for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. To increase participation of Indigenous Peoples the program has designated five (5) seats for qualified applicants who are First Nations, Metis, or Inuit. After June 1 for the Fall term and October 1 for the Winter term unallocated seats will be released to qualified applicants on the waitlist if one exists for the program.
Indigenous applicants must meet the admission requirements for the program as outlined in the Academic Calendar and qualify for a designated seat by:
- Self-identifying as an Indigenous applicant on the Application for Admission.
- Providing proof of Indigenous ancestry
Proof of Indigenous ancestry (one of the following):
- Certified copy of a Status or Treaty card, Metis membership card, Nunavut Trust Certificate card, roll number or any other proof accepted by Inuit communities.
- Proof that an ancestor’s name has been entered in the Indian Register according to the Indian Act, band list of an individual band, or the Inuit roll.
- Written confirmation of Indigenous ancestry from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.
- Statutory Declaration by an applicant attesting to Aboriginal ancestry with supporting documentation.
Other forms of proof may also be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.
Program Cost
These costs are an estimate of tuition based on the recommended course load per year, additional fees apply.
These costs are an estimate of tuition based on the recommended course load per year, additional fees apply.
Financial Aid Options
Student life can be very expensive, and few individuals have enough money to pay up-front for their post-secondary education.
Program Content
In addition to preparing you for an exciting career in Human Resources, this program will also prepare you for the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. All students will complete the same 11 courses to earn the Human Resources Graduate Certificate. As this is a post-baccalaureate credential, you will be challenged by graduate level course work.
Program Courses
Graduation Requirements
You must pass all courses and achieve a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 (62%).
Accreditation Requirements
Graduates of an accredited program who achieve a minimum overall average of 70% (2.7 GPA) in the program may apply to the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) to waive the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) requirements towards the CPHR designation with Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada member associations.
Graduates who do not achieve a minimum overall average of 70% in the program will be better equipped to write the NKE in preparation to obtain the CPHR designation.
For complete information on eligibility for the CPHR designation, please contact the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta.
CPHR Alberta will verify that you meet the requirements to waive the NKE by reviewing the transcripts you arrange to have sent from post-secondary institutions directly to CPHR Alberta.