Overview
The part-time Human Resource Management Certificate is ideal for students seeking a rewarding career with global opportunities across various industries. This program emphasizes HR-specific training aligned with the CPHR designation exams, providing hands-on learning essential for immediate success in your new role.
With the shifts in today’s businesses, laws, and practices, there’s a steady need for qualified, trained human resources professionals, and that’s good news for you. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that gives you flexibility to work in almost any industry across the world, the BCIT Human Resources Management certificate gives you the practical, usable skills you’ll need to embark on a new career.
About the program
- 15 courses to completion
- Options include online and distance learning
Learn more about how this certificate program prepares you to begin your HR career in the Program Details.
Who should complete the Human Resources Management Certificate?
Many successful students in this program already hold a liberal arts degree and are looking to focus their careers in human resources.
This program might be right for you if:
- You’re looking for a clear path to begin a career in human resources
- You enjoy working with a variety of people
- You perform well in a team
- You are flexible and enjoy new challenges every day
Apply to begin your training today on the Entrance Requirements page.
What grads can do
You’ll find the BCIT certificate program for Human Resources Management is one of the fastest, easiest ways to begin your career in HR. With the practical, hands-on learning that has given BCIT such a renowned name in the industry, you’ll graduate with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to begin your own successful career.
Learn more about the opportunities awaiting you on the Graduating and Jobs page.
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Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
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).
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 who currently have a valid status in Canada.
Study permit: A valid BCIT 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.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
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Courses
Important Updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
With approximately 90% of your courses focusing on human resource skills, your training at BCIT is one of the best ways to prepare for work in the field. These courses give you the industry-related knowledge and hands-on training that you’ll need as part of your day-to-day work as a human resources professional.
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. Business Fundamental Courses (25.0 credits): | Credits | ||
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BUSA 2005 | Principles of Management | 4.0 | |
BUSA 4800 | Management Policy | 4.0 | |
ECON 1150 | Economic Issues | 3.0 | |
FMGT 1152 | Accounting for the Manager | 3.0 | |
HRMG 3105 | Human Resource Management Fundamentals | 4.0 | |
ORGB 1105 | Organizational Behaviour | 4.0 | |
and | |||
COMM 1103 | Introduction to Business and Technical Communication | 3.0 | |
or | |||
COMM 1106 | Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (With Language Development Component) | 3.0 | |
2. Technical Human Resource Management Courses (22.0 credits): | Credits | ||
BLAW 3905 | Employment Law | 4.0 | |
HRMG 2805 | Workplace Health & Safety | 3.0 | |
HRMG 3205 | Labour Relations 1 | 3.0 | |
HRMG 3305 | Recruitment and Selection | 3.0 | |
HRMG 3505 | Training and Development | 3.0 | |
HRMG 4155 | Performance Management | 3.0 | |
HRMG 4405 | Total Compensation Strategy | 3.0 | |
3. Complete 3.0 credits from the following list of electives: | Credits | ||
HRMG 3315 | Measuring the Impact of Human Resources | 3.0 | |
HRMG 4145 | Human Resource Management Systems | 3.0 | |
HRMG 4605 | Strategic Human Resources Planning | 3.0 | |
Total Credits: | 50.0 |
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
By choosing the BCIT Human Resources Management certificate to help begin your career, you’ll be choosing one of the best ways to ensure your career success immediately upon graduation and far beyond.
The courses you’ll take in this program give you the most current training in issues and skills needed for today’s human resources professionals. By focusing heavily on HR-specific training that matches the Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation exams (CPHR), you’ll get the hands-on learning you’ll need to land and perform well in your new job immediately.
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
Your heavy focus on human-resources skills and issues helps prepare you quickly for the exciting career options in the field. Through your training at BCIT, you’ll be prepared for work here in British Columbia and across the world. The job prospects for HR professionals are steady with positions available across virtually all industries.
Some job opportunities include:
- HR Generalist
- HR Coordinator
- HR Administrator
Additionally, while many students choose to begin their careers immediately upon graduation, you might choose to broaden your career skills and education by transferring your course credits toward other part-time studies programs within the Business Administration department, such as the diploma in Business Administration – Human Resources Option.
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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CPHR Designation
The BCIT Human Resource Management Certificate part-time program is accredited with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) British Columbia and Yukon. If you graduated from this program after February 1st, 2012 you may be eligible to pursue the CPHR designation and apply for exemption from writing the National Knowledge Exam. CPHRs are at the forefront of their field, and the CPHR designation will help to set you apart as a recognized HR professional.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be members of CPHR BC & Yukon and graduate from BCIT’s Human Resource Management Certificate program after February 1, 2012 and complete all courses in Section 1 and 2 plus one elective of the current course matrix and have achieved an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 70%. Please note: BUSA 4800 Management Policy is required. For more information visit CPHR BC & Yukon’s website which includes information about how to claim exemption, fees and deadlines.
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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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