Human Resource Management

Associate Certificate Part-time School of Business + Media

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Program Overview

Credential: Associate Certificate
Format: Part-time
Start Dates: Sept, Jan, Apr
Campus: Burnaby, Vancouver, Online
Domestic Tuition: $4,780.37*
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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.

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

*or next business day

Entrance requirements

Notice to applicants: As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure students are best prepared for their studies, Flexible Learning programs will be adopting English Language Proficiency standards (Categories 1, 2, and 3) as part of their declaration requirements effective April 2025.

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.

Learn more about program declaration

Scheduled Intakes

Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.

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.

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

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1. Required Courses (20.0 credits):			Credits
	COMM 1103	Introduction to Business and Technical Communication This communication course teaches practical business communication techniques for planning, organizing, selecting, writing, and presenting information in business or industry. It covers routine memos, letters, request and reply letters, and oral presentations. NOTE: COMM 1103 is equivalent to COMM 1106. Although COMM 1106 may not be included on the program course list or program matrix, students may choose either COMM 1106 or COMM 1103 for their program. Students do not need to take COMM 1103 if they take COMM 1106. Students do not need to submit transcripts for entrance to this course. BUT, in the case of formal or informal grade appeals or reviews they will be asked to show proof of their English requirements. Students who wish to confirm their English level are strongly advised to take COMM 0015. Students scoring below "C+" in English Studies 12 are encouraged to take COMM 1106 instead of COMM 1103. Prerequisite(s): English Studies 12 "67%" (C+) or equivalent (ie: COMM 0015 "70+" or IELTS Academic 6.5, etc.) course outline	3.0
	HRMG 3105	Human Resource Management Fundamentals This course covers theory, practice and standard programs employed by human resource management practitioners in today’s private sector business, government and other organizations. The course covers the major human resource management functions with some emphasis on applied knowledge. Recommended for all persons interested in general management, HR management, and/or supervision. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline	4.0
	HRMG 3205	Labour Relations 1 A necessary skill set in today's world - designed for those involved in, or associated with labour relations as management or union. Covers the collective bargaining process and day-to-day contract administration. Related laws, typical contract clauses, grievance procedures, responsibilities of the supervisor and the shop steward, and current activities in the labour relations field. Students will learn to approach their responsibilities for matters covered by collective agreements with more confidence and expertise. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline	3.0
	HRMG 3305	Recruitment and Selection This is an advanced course for students specializing in human resource management. The learning outcomes address both the knowledge and skills to design and implement effective recruitment and selection processes and/or to critique and improve existing processes. The outcomes also address the specific skills to conduct selection interviewing. The course materials are designed to be relevant for a human resource professional in either an organizational or consulting capacity. Prerequisite(s): 50% in HRMG 3105^† (^† may be taken concurrently) course outline	3.0
	HRMG 3505	Training and Development A first line management course for people responsible for staff training; members of human resource departments contemplating a training program, or who are involved with on-the-job training will be particularly interested. Develops a solid grounding in current training methodology, techniques and aids. Topics include learning theory, determining training needs, writing objectives, designing training programs using outside resources and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline	3.0
	ORGB 1105	Organizational Behaviour This course presents the study of factors that either influence or are influenced by people at work. Focuses on macro factors such as organizational structure, technology and environment; group factors such as group dynamics, leadership, conflict, change and decision-making; and individual factors such as personality, attitudes, perception and motivation. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline	4.0

2. Complete 3.0 credits from the following list of electives:			Credits
	BLAW 3905	Employment Law This course will explore the common law legal principles and statutory regimes governing the relationship between individual employees and employers in Canada. While the emphasis will be on the law of employment in the non-union context, comparisons will be made throughout the course between individual and unionized activity and the relationship between unions and employers in Canada. The course will involve a review of relevant statutes, analysis of decisions from the courts, practical exercises, discussion and student presentations. Students should take HRMG 3205 Labour Relations I to learn about employment law as it applies to a unionized workforce. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline	4.0
	HRMG 2805	Workplace Health & Safety A practical course for those responsible for safety and health in an organizational setting, including managers, supervisors, shop stewards, safety committee members, members of the labour relations or human resources department. Topics include: Workers' Compensation Act; rules and regulations, safety program elements; the role of the committee; claim and disability management; due diligence; and union/management cooperation. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites are required for this course. course outline	3.0
	HRMG 4145	Human Resource Management Systems This course introduces systems and procedures associated with human resource information collection and storage, with emphasis on use for strategic and organizational human resource planning purposes. The course provides an overview of technology and Human Resources Management Systems, as well as current trends. Prerequisite(s): 50% in HRMG 3105 and (50% in OPMT 1600 or 50% in BSYS 1000) course outline	3.0

Total Credits:			23.0

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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.

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

Distance and online learning

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.

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Human Resource Management

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.

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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