Create better workplaces with an Advanced Human Resources Management postgraduate certificate
Are you ready to take your human resources (HR) career to the next level? The Chang School Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Human Resources Management gives you the in-demand experience and education to help you excel in senior HR management – and gain the confidence and skills you need to become an effective and innovative leader.
This program provides the must-have knowledge and advanced HR management (HRM) skills you’ll need, like HR planning, labour relations, compensation, and learning and development. Our HR courses can also help you get started on the path towards the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation.
Our program is set up to make it easy to complete while working full-time, and you can finish this HR management certificate in as little as eight months, so you can maximize your senior HR opportunities, faster. Designed with industry professionals, everything you’ll learn is 100% practical – and based on the day-to-day real-world issues you’ll tackle in your career, just like they have. Plus, access to our leading industry experts and engagement time with your fellow learners means you’ll be able to start building your professional network as soon as you start your courses.
Once you complete the advanced HR management certificate, you can enhance your career in fields like change management and organizational transformation, compensation, benefits and total rewards; equity, diversity and inclusion; labour relations and union negotiations; learning and development; organizational development and culture; and talent management and workforce planning.
Start your advanced human resources program today and begin building the leadership confidence you need to take advantage of all the higher-level HR opportunities that’ll be coming your way soon.
Who should take this Advanced Human Resources Management postgraduate certificate?
- You’re an HR professional who wants to build your confidence, validate your existing skills and upgrade your professional toolkit for your next career step
- You’re an HR professional who wants to obtain your CHRP or CHRL designation
- You’re not working in HR but would like to embark on a new career
- You’re an internationally educated professional who requires Canadian-focused HR knowledge and a Canadian credential to enhance your employability
- You’re working in a business role and require further education to pivot to a specialty in HR
- You’re a manager taking on new responsibilities, or a small business owner who’s overseeing aspects of HR for your business
What will you learn while taking the Advanced Human Resources Management postgraduate certificate?
You'll learn how to:
- Develop strategic HR plans that effectively respond to organizational changes
- Design competitive compensation strategies that reflect organizational goals, pay equity standards, and labour market trends
- Analyze and navigate labour relations by understanding the collective bargaining process, union dynamics, and alternative dispute resolution methods
- Integrate ethical and legal considerations in HR practices, ensuring compliance with labour laws and creating fair, transparent policies
- Assess learning and development needs and identify solutions aligned with organizational objectives by utilizing adult learning principles, needs assessments, and evaluation models
Career Options
An Advanced Human Resources Management postgraduate certificate can prepare you for jobs like:
- HR business partner
- Talent management specialist
- Workforce planning analyst
- Labour relations specialist
- Employee relations consultant
- Training manager
- Talent development advisor
- Director of human resources
Certificate Requirements
- Four required courses
Admission Criteria
- Undergraduate degree or a combination of equivalent professional experience and education
For complete details, check Curriculum Advising.
Note: This certificate is not post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligible.
Completion Time
The certificate length indicates the average time that learners typically take to complete programs with the same number of courses. Not all courses will be available every term, and space is subject to availability. Check the course pages for more information.
How to Apply
- Prepare an updated resume. Include your most recent and relevant experience and education.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload your resume to the application.
- Submit the form.
After we receive your application, a representative from The Chang School will contact you within three business days.
If your application is approved, you will receive information on how to register for your certificate and enrol in your course(s). You must register and pay for your course(s) in order to secure your space.
If we receive your application within three business days of the course start date, your next opportunity to register for courses may be in a future term.
Note: Not all courses will be available every term, and space is subject to availability. Check the course pages for more information.
Questions?
Contact Client Services ce@torontomu.ca
