Learn how to make your workplace effective and efficient
Employees are the heart of every organization, and human resources professionals are key to building and supporting an effective workforce. This program provides all nine core courses required to complete the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario's (HRPA) coursework requirement, the first step in obtaining the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
Boost your existing qualifications as you explore recruitment, training, organizational management, compensation, labour relations, and more. Gain real-world experience with a seven-week placement in your final semester.
Program highlights
- Complete in just one year
- Includes the nine approved courses needed to access the Comprehensive Knowledge Exam One and CHRP Employment Law Exam
- Seven-week work placement in semester three
Program of study for the 2025-26 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| HRP 7110 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| HRP 7111 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| HRP 7112 | Staffing | 3 |
| HRP 7116 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| HRP 7131 | HR Seminar Series | 2 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HRP 1010 | HR Information System | 1 |
| HRP 7113 | Compensation Management | 3 |
| HRP 7114 | Labour Relations | 3 |
| HRP 7117 | Training and Development | 3 |
| HRP 7121 | Occupational Health And Safety | 3 |
| HRP 7201 | Human Resource Planning | 3 |
| HRP 7225 | HR Spreadsheet Management | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| HRP 7302 or HRP 7303 | Field Placement or Capstone Project | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Admission requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all postsecondary transcripts must still be submitted).
Additional admission requirements
Recommendations
- Computer competency in relevant software
- Some familiarity with basic accounting principles
Program delivery
2025-2026
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 3: Spring 2026
Winter term start
SEMESTER 1: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 2: Spring 2026
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2026
Spring term start
SEMESTER 1: Spring 2026
SEMESTER 2: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 3: Winter 2027
Registration to practice / additional testing
CHRP Designation
The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) regulates the human resources profession in Ontario and issues the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. Completion of HRPA's certification process confers the right to use the title Certified Human Resources Professional and the right to use the initials C.H.R.P. or CHRP after one's name (excerpt from HRPA's website). It is the responsibility of the graduate to pursue certification. Information on the Human Resources Professionals Association and the CHRP designation is available by visiting www.hrpa.ca.
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian's college and university agreement details for further information.
Employment opportunities
Specialists in human resources may work in medium- to large- sized organizations that have formal human resources departments. Some specific positions include:
- Recruiter
- Staff trainer
- Human resource coordinator
- Compensation analyst
- Employee relations officer
- Payroll administrator
- Health and safety coordinator
- Job analyst
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
