Diploma in Human Resources in Business

Durham College - Oshawa Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD$ 13,852/year

Tuition Fee

CAD$ 95 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2022

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 13,600 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5, Canada

Diploma in Human Resources in Business

Program Overview

Human resources (HR) professionals work in partnership with business managers to take care of the company’s largest asset – its employees. To help a business run, HR staff provide advice to department supervisors on a range of employee relations issues; design and deliver a range of programs and services focused on individual and team needs; and create company policies that support and promote a workplace culture based on fairness, equity and personal growth. You will acquire skills in the effective use of industry-standard software and learn from professors who are connected to industry. As a student, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with industry professionals and to participate in hands-on learning opportunities.

This two-year diploma program includes courses that qualify towards the academic component of either the Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP) designation granted by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). Additional courses are required to meet the full academic component of these professional certifications.

Human resources (HR) professionals serve as strategic partners in today’s business environment. They work closely with management colleagues at all levels of a company on a variety of project-based and proactive initiatives. Many roles are performed by HR professionals including the following:

  • Advocating on a variety of staff issues
  • Developing and implementing company policies, procedures, programs and services
  • Giving advice and counsel to corporate executives, line managers and employees

This program will develop your skills, knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

  • Compensation management
  • Computer applications for HR professionals
  • Intro to HR management
  • Organizational behaviour for HR professionals
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Training and development

This two-year diploma program includes courses that qualify towards the academic component of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.  Additional courses are required to meet the full academic component of this professional certification.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Participate in the recruitment, selection, and retention of employees.
  2. Participate in performance management processes.
  3. Participate in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of employee orientation, training, and development programs.
  4. Contribute to an organisation's success through effective employee relations.
  5. Assist with the administration and communication of the organisation's total compensation plan.
  6. Participate in organisational health and safety policies and practices.
  7. Apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
  8. Implement organisational development strategies aimed at promoting organisational effectiveness.
  9. Communicate human resources information accurately and credibly in oral, written, and graphic form.
  10. Plan and act on personal professional development plans to achieve ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
  11. Identify the human resources component of a business plan.
  12. Assist in the collection and analysis of human resources data.