Cannoga College

Human Resources Management Certificate

Develop professional expertise in Human Resources Management with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.

Credential

Ontario College Certificate

CIP Code

52.1001

Duration

1 Year

Credits

30 Canadian CR

Campus Location

Ottawa, ON (Main)

Study Format

Full-Time & Co-op

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Program Overview & Objectives

Develop professional expertise in Human Resources Management with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.

Offered through the Department of Business and Management within the School of Business, this program provides students with direct access to Cannoga’s state-of-the-art academic resources, experiential learning laboratories, and comprehensive Admissions Services.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Designed in collaboration with Canadian industry partners. View all Degree Programmes.

Hands-On Practicum & Co-op

Embedded terms providing direct workplace experience in Ottawa. See International Student Support.

Curriculum & Course Structure

Required core subjects, specialized courses, and capstone modules:

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CodeAreaCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisite / Eligibility
CHA 1003Core
Change Management (Humanities)
Semester 2
3 CROpen Enrollment
INT 1039Core
Introduction to Human Resources
Semester 1
3 CROpen Enrollment
LEA 1010Core
Leadership Development (Humanities)
Semester 1
3 CROpen Enrollment
ORG 1017Core
Organizational Theory
Semester 1
3 CROpen Enrollment
TRA 1001Core
Training and Development
Semester 2
3 CROpen Enrollment

Career Prospects & Industry Pathways

Graduates of the Human Resources Management Certificate are equipped for high-demand roles across public and private sector organizations in Ontario and Canada. Learn more about Tuition & Financial Aid Options or connect with our Career Advisory Team.

Target Roles & Career Positions

Human Resources Management Practitioner, Industry Specialist, Professional Assistant.

Average Starting Salary

$58,000 $74,000 CAD

Graduate Employment Rate

94.2% within 6 Months

Work Permit Eligibility

Not PGWP Eligible

Admissions 2026CERTIFICATE • 1 Year

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirement

Secondary school diploma or equivalent. English proficiency test results (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent). Minimum average of 60% in required courses required.

Min. Grade

60%

Language

IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80

See International Requirements for country equivalencies.

Estimated Tuition (2026–2027)

Domestic Students:$2,400 CAD / Yr
International Students:$4,000 CAD / Yr
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Department Faculty

Stephen Sodhi

Instructor

Elijah Chahal

Assistant Instructor

Emma Lewis

Instructor

Cannoga College student