Overview
The part-time Human Resource Management Associate Certificate, consisting of 7 courses, covers essential areas of knowledge for the CPHR designation NKE. It's designed for individuals seeking specialized HR knowledge, practices, policies, and programs. The program is ideal for professionals seeking to gain foundational HR skills.
Launch a rewarding career in human resources (HR) with BCIT’s Associate Certificate in Human Resource Management. Employers rely on HR professionals for their knowledge and expertise with regard to workforce planning and talent management, employee engagement and labour relations, training and development, and health and wellness.
This program will fast-track your entry into the high-demand HR field and place you on a pathway to career success. Continue on by laddering your associate certificate into BCIT’s Certificate in Human Resource Management and deepen your technical expertise in HR, while broadening your business management knowledge and skills. Once you have earned the Certificate in Human Resource Management, you may be eligible to pursue the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) British Columbia and Yukon designation, and apply for exemption from writing the National Knowledge Exam.
About the program
- 7 courses to completion
- Covers most functional knowledge areas for the National Knowledge Exam® (NKE) for the CPHR designation.
- Ladders into the BCIT Certificate in Human Resource Management and the Diploma in Business Administration – HR option. Continue on and earn your Bachelor of Business Administration through BCIT.
- Can be completed entirely online, in-classroom at BCIT’s downtown Vancouver and Burnaby campuses, or with a combination of online and in-classroom courses.
- Courses are taught by knowledgeable and experienced instructors who are industry professionals.
- Employers value BCIT’s applied, job-ready approach to education and training. It’s the BCIT advantage that sets our graduates apart from the pack. Learn more about this associate certificate in the Program Details.
Who should apply for the Human Resource Management associate certificate?
The Associate Certificate in Human Resource Management is right for you if:
- You’re ready to launch your career in HR or are seeking to move from entry-level to administrative and professional-level HR positions
- You’ve been working in HR and want to earn a formal credential to position yourself for career advancement
- You’re a frontline supervisor or manager who implements HR practices, policies and programs
- You are a university graduate who wants to acquire specialized HR knowledge to enhance your employability
- You are preparing for the National Knowledge Exam® (NKE) for the CPHR designation
- You want a pathway to a diploma and degree
Ready to begin your associate certificate? Learn more on the Entrance Requirements page.
What grads can do
The Human Resource Management associate certificate will set you on the path to a rewarding HR career. Graduates of this program will be prepared for positions such as the following:
- HR Assistant/Administrator
- HR Advisor
- Labour Relations Assistant
- Staff Training Coordinator
- Recruitment Assistant/Advisor
Graduates can deepen their technical expertise in HR and broaden their business management skills by laddering the associate certificate into the Certificate in Human Resource Management. If you intend to obtain your CPHR designation and have not completed a bachelor’s degree, you can continue on to BCIT’s part-time Diploma in Business Administration – HR option, and then to BCIT’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Learn more about the opportunities awaiting you on the Graduating and Jobs page.
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Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
Take a single course or work towards a credential at your own pace.
Part-time courses are offered in various scheduling formats, including at night or on weekends, flexible daytime delivery, or you can opt for distance or online learning. If you meet the prerequisites and there’s space available, you can register for a course immediately. Courses are offered in each of three terms: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (April).
To earn your credential, you must complete a Part-time Program Declaration Request. Declarations are processed throughout the year.
Application processing
This program is open to declarations beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
Declarations submitted for program intakes beginning April 1, 2025 or later will be evaluated using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement below.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Program declaration
Declaring your Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
To submit your declaration:
- Answer all questions completely.
- If required, convert transcripts and documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Declare Now
Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
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Costs & Supplies
Bring your own device
Most courses and programs in the School of Business + Media are BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Please ensure you bring a laptop to every class. Plug-in outlets will be provided at most stations in classrooms, but not in all classrooms, so please ensure you have at least 2 hours of battery life available at the beginning of each class. Check the following recommended computer requirements prior to the start of class. If a program or course does not require you to provide your own device, that information will be provided by your instructor or indicated in the course outline.
For online classes, it is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content.
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
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Courses
Important updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
Please note: part-time programs and courses are open enrolment and although we make every effort to accommodate demand, course registration cannot be guaranteed in every semester. High demand courses fill quickly and may result in students unable to register for a course that semester. Courses may also be cancelled due to low enrolment.
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
1. Required Courses (20.0 credits): | Credits | ||
---|---|---|---|
COMM 1103 | Introduction to Business and Technical Communication | 3.0 | |
HRMG 3105 | Human Resource Management Fundamentals | 4.0 | |
HRMG 3205 | Labour Relations 1 | 3.0 | |
HRMG 3305 | Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 | |
HRMG 3505 | Training and Development | 3.0 | |
ORGB 1105 | Organizational Behaviour | 4.0 | |
2. Complete 3.0 credits from the following list of electives: | Credits | ||
BLAW 3905 | Employment Law | 4.0 | |
HRMG 2805 | Workplace Health & Safety | 3.0 | |
HRMG 4145 | Human Resource Management Systems | 3.0 | |
Total Credits: | 23.0 |
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
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Graduating & Jobs
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
To view these results, you may need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
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Contact Us
Contact a Flexible Learning Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Course selection and program planning
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
If you have other program questions that are not answered on the program pages, you need help with a course in which you are currently enrolled, or the waitlist, then please contact us at Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca.
Dr. Izelde Van Jaarsveld
Flexible Learning Coordinator – Business Administration
Tel: 604-432-8665
Email: ivanjaarsveld@bcit.ca
Kim Petkov
Program Assistant – Business Administration
Tel: 604-432-8860
Email: Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca
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