Overview
Earn a Human Resources Management Diploma or Certificate online
Employers are seeking highly-skilled HR professionals. Gain the knowledge and expertise to get ahead in this exciting field.
- Work towards your CHRP and CHRL designations
- Many courses approved by the Human Resources Professional Association™
- Earn a Diploma when you successfully complete as few as nine HR courses online
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Program highlights Learn More
- Flexible online learning
- Taught by industry experts
- Earn a Certificate or Diploma
- Open enrolment program
Human Resources Management program features:
- Convenient and flexible. Our online courses suit you and your busy life
- Learn from industry experts and network with other professionals
- Collaborate with peers on HR projects and exercises
What you'll learn Learn More
- Organizational Behaviour and Labour Relations
- Talent Acquisition and Compensation
- Training, Development and Effective Communications
Through our Human Resources Management program, you’ll learn to:
- Use effective communication strategies
- Demonstrate awareness of ethical principles as applied to human resources
- Recognize appropriate organizational, legal, and professional policies for human resources professionals
- Appreciate the connection of strategic human resource management practices to organizational structure and culture
- Collect, use and analyze human resources information and data
- Apply innovative and critical approaches to business and human resources issues
- Apply key concepts and techniques in building effective leadership and management strategies in various workplace settings
- Utilize tools and techniques in planning your organization’s talent pipeline, recruiting and hiring
- Master concepts, techniques and tools in workplace health and safety guidelines, policies, procedures and programming
Learn more about the Human Resources Management program
- Anyone wishing to pursue a career in human resources
- Professionals pursuing a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP™) designation or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL™)
- Managers who want to gain knowledge and skills for Human Resources issues
- Professionals seeking a better understanding of strategic human resource management
- Human Resources (Generalist or Manager)
- Labour Relations
- Organizational Development
- Training and Development
- Career Transition
- Compensation
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Workplace Accommodations
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Develop communication approaches that support the strategic plans of human resources and align with organizational goals.
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making as a human resource professional.
- Apply appropriate human resources policies to minimize operational and legal risks for an organization.
- Select human resource practices that align with the culture, values, and structure of various organizations.
- Research leading human resource practices and emerging technologies to create evidence-based recommendations.
- Investigate innovative business approaches and best practices to determine how they can be applied/combined to creatively problem solve human resource issues.
Many human resources management courses offered by McMaster Continuing Education satisfy academic requirements of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA™). The designations issued by professional associations can further enhance your career potential.
Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA™)
HRPA™ Courses | McMaster Continuing Education Equivalencies |
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Human Resources Management | Human Resources Management |
Organizational Behaviour | Organizational Behaviour |
Finance & Accounting | Business Finance & Accounting |
Training & Development | Training & Development |
Employee & Labour Relations | Labour Relations |
Human Resources Planning | Human Resources Planning |
Compensation | Compensation |
Recruitment & Selection | Talent Acquisition (Recruitment & Selection) |
Occupational Health & Safety | Occupational Health & Safety |
An average of 70% is required in the above courses with no individual course achieving lower than 65%.
Students pursuing an external designation, such as CHRP™ or CHRL™, are responsible for ensuring that they satisfy the Human Resources Professional Association requirements.
Are you a current McMaster University undergraduate student?
Explore the ElevateYourSkills option to learn how you can earn a Human Resources Management certificate or diploma as part of your degree.
- Use your electives to earn a professional certificate or diploma
- Fully online courses that you can fit into your schedule
- Providing you with real-life career skills and experience before you graduate
Check out our latest Business Program Preview video to learn more about the Human Resources Management program
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The importance of sustainability is structured on understanding the dangers of how anthropocentrism and consumerism is taking over the world and combating this.
This program was well drafted and taught, and has enabled me become more aware of my environment and better ways of not only protecting it, but creating a better society using different methodologies based on a circular economy.
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It is important to understand the interconnectedness of these and other issues so that the implications of our everyday household and business decisions are understood in the right context.
Sustainability seems to be a buzz word these days. I hear it mentioned on the news, in advertisements, in general conversations, and in other unexpected facets of life. I would argue that the concept of Sustainability is vital in today’s world and to our future happiness. As a Global community we are dealing with big social and environmental issues. It is important to understand the interconnectedness of these and other issues so that the implications of our everyday household and business decisions are understood in the right context. What we do and don’t do matters.
Enrolling in the McMaster Continuing Education Sustainability program has been a wonderful way to develop an understanding of the practices of Sustainability, and what we can do to support real change. I encourage everyone to look into this program and to join the conversations being held all around you. Even if you don’t decide to take this program, look into the UN Sustainable Development Goals to start understanding the interconnectedness of things and how we as individuals and businesses can make a difference.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas in a future class!
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I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career.
I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career. I found that the Business Administration program was really the best fit for me, because the learning that I was able to take in through this program was really cutting edge and current to the labour market. The learning that I took on is something I use every day.
Adam
Business Administration graduate
The MCE program on sustainability studies has introduced me to a different phase of continuous learning of self-development especially in a world dominated by a centric mindset of over-consumption.
What is sustainability?
The MCE program on sustainability studies has introduced me to a different phase of continuous learning of self-development especially in a world dominated by a centric mindset of over-consumption.
The importance of sustainability is structured on understanding the dangers of how anthropocentrism and consumerism is taking over the world and combating this.
This program was well drafted and taught, and has enabled me become more aware of my environment and better ways of not only protecting it, but creating a better society using different methodologies based on a circular economy.
Sustainability is not a curve process but a journey which we all must embrace.
This microcredential was very informative, interesting and engaging. The instructors were well knowledgeable of the subject matter.
I encourage everyone to take this program.
Anthony Ogborogu
Sustainability graduate
It is important to understand the interconnectedness of these and other issues so that the implications of our everyday household and business decisions are understood in the right context.
Sustainability seems to be a buzz word these days. I hear it mentioned on the news, in advertisements, in general conversations, and in other unexpected facets of life. I would argue that the concept of Sustainability is vital in today’s world and to our future happiness. As a Global community we are dealing with big social and environmental issues. It is important to understand the interconnectedness of these and other issues so that the implications of our everyday household and business decisions are understood in the right context. What we do and don’t do matters.
Enrolling in the McMaster Continuing Education Sustainability program has been a wonderful way to develop an understanding of the practices of Sustainability, and what we can do to support real change. I encourage everyone to look into this program and to join the conversations being held all around you. Even if you don’t decide to take this program, look into the UN Sustainable Development Goals to start understanding the interconnectedness of things and how we as individuals and businesses can make a difference.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas in a future class!
Daniel
Sustainability graduate
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Foundations in Management of Human Resources
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Certificate of Professional Learning Foundations in Management of Human Resources Learn More
Earn the Certificate of Professional Learning in Foundations in Management of Human Resources by completing all 3 courses listed.
Through our Certificate of Professional Learning Foundations in Management of Human Resources program, you’ll learn to:
- Outline specific functional areas in human resources management and describe the knowledge required for a practitioner in each one
- Identify human resources concepts, techniques and requirements in attracting, hiring and retaining the right talent for your organization
- Analyze processes for evaluating employee strengths and discuss strategies for team building and supervision within your organization
- Build effective partnerships between the employer and union in administering the collective agreement, handling grievances, negotiating agreements, and resolving disputes
- Describe the legal framework governing labour and employment
Note: Completed courses from the Certificate of Professional Learning program may be applied to the Human Resources Management diploma or the Business Administration diploma with a Concentration in Human Resources Management following the certificate and diploma policy.
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Foundations in Talent Planning and Acquisition
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Certificate of Professional Learning Foundations in Talent Planning and Acquisition of Human Resources Learn More
Earn the Certificate of Professional Learning in Foundations in Talent Planning and Acquisition by completing all 3 courses listed.
Through our Certificate of Professional Learning Talent Planning and Acquisition program, you’ll learn to:
- Develop a robust Human Resources plan supported by effective workforce planning, performance management programs and talent management strategies
- Detail the key considerations in the HR planning process and the talent acquisition processes and their support in achieving organizational goals and objectives
- Identify and describe an effective recruitment strategy, candidate sourcing methods, screening, testing, interviewing, and decision-making processes and activities that support diversity and equal opportunity mandates?
- Analyze how individual and group behaviours and traits, organizational culture, communication processes, and leadership styles can have impacts on individual behaviour, employees, organizational effectiveness and workplace success?
- Assess how job design, performance analysis, organizational design and total rewards programs can enhance and constrain employee and organizational success
Note: Completed courses from the Certificate of Professional Learning program may be applied to the Human Resources Management diploma or the Business Administration diploma with a Concentration in Human Resources Management following the certificate and diploma policy.
Courses (complete all 3)
Foundations in Workplace Health and Safety
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Certificate of Professional Learning in Workplace Health and Safety Learn More
Earn the Certificate of Professional Learning in Workplace Health and Safety by completing all 3 courses listed.
Through our Certificate of Professional Learning Workplace Health and Safety program, you’ll learn to:
- Explain the connection between human resource management and occupational health and safety
- Analyze health and safety training program design, implementation and effectiveness?
- Outline the regulatory framework surrounding occupational health and safety
- ?Plan the design, delivery, management, and evaluation of a workplace health promotion program
- Outline specific functional areas in human resource management and describe the knowledge required for a practitioner in each one ?
Note: Completed courses from the Certificate of Professional Learning program may be applied to the Human Resources Management diploma or the Business Administration diploma with a Concentration in Human Resources Management following the certificate and diploma policy.
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Foundations in Workplace Intercultural Competency & Communication
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Certificate of Professional Learning in Foundations in Workplace Intercultural Competency & Communication
Earn the Certificate of Professional Learning in Workplace Intercultural Competency & Communication by completing all 3 courses listed.
Important update about our Certificate of Professional Learning in Foundations in Workplace Intercultural Competency & Communication
McMaster University Continuing Education is phasing out the current Foundations in Workplace Intercultural Competency & Communication program. Winter 2025 will be the last term students will be able to finish the program.
We are committed to assisting our current students in completing the program requirements:
- ICL 102 will be offered for the last time in Fall 2024
- ICL 103 will be offered for the last time in Winter 2025
To complete and graduate from the program, you must complete your final course(s) before or during the Winter 2025 term.
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Human Resources Management course schedules to help you plan your academic year.
Registration: Fall and Winter terms open in mid-July and Spring term opens in mid-March.
Program Requirements: Review certificate or diploma tab.
Time Zone: Courses run in the Eastern Time (ET) Zone.
Course Fees: A McMaster Part Time Student fee is included in the cost of academic credit courses. There is no tax on courses unless indicated at the bottom of the schedule chart.
Additional Fees: New students pay a one-time, non-refundable $39 activation fee for their first academic-credit course. Not every program or course requires textbooks. Learn more about textbooks.
Learning Formats: Visit Learning Formats to determine the best format for you.
Course Name (Course Code) | Cost | Units | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 | Spring/Summer 2025 |
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Business Finance & Accounting (HRM 817) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | Feb 24 - May 18 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Organizational Behaviour (HRM 821) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 30 - Dec 22 Format: Online | Feb 3 - Apr 27 Format: Online | — | |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | Feb 24 - May 18 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 26 - Aug 17 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Talent Acquisition (HRM 897) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | Feb 24 - May 18 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Compensation (HRM 898) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | Feb 24 - May 18 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Labour Relations (HRM 899) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | Feb 24 - May 18 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Human Resources Management (HRM 901) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 30 - Dec 22 Format: Online | Feb 3 - Apr 27 Format: Online | — | |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | Feb 24 - May 18 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 26 - Aug 17 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Training & Development (HRM 902) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | Feb 24 - May 18 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Occupational Health & Safety (HRM 921) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | Feb 24 - May 18 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Human Resources Planning (HRM 923) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | Feb 24 - May 18 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Wellness In The Workplace (HRM 941) | $808.98 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 1 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 6 Format: Online | — |
$808.98 | 3.0 | Oct 7 - Jan 5 Format: Online | — | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Jul 27 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 2 - Aug 24 Format: Online | |
Principles & Practice of Supervision (BUS 847) | $766.74 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 8 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 13 Format: Online | — |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Aug 3 Format: Online | |
Business Communications (BUS 850) | $766.74 | 3.0 | Sep 9 - Dec 8 Format: Online | Jan 13 - Apr 13 Format: Online | — |
$766.74 | 3.0 | Oct 21 - Jan 26 Format: Online | Feb 10 - May 11 Format: Online | — | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | May 5 - Aug 3 Format: Online | |
TBD | 3.0 | — | — | Jun 16 - Sep 14 Format: Online |
The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
This program is open enrolment, which means there is no formal application or admission procedure. To enrol in a course, simply register online. Our courses can be taken as part of a program or individually.
To enrol in McMaster Continuing Education programs, you must:
- Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Be a mature student as defined in the Undergraduate Calendar of McMaster University or
- Be deemed an exceptional case
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Language Requirements
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