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Join one of our School of Business Virtual Info Sessions. To register, select the date you'd like to attend:
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Tuesday, January 27, 6-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 10, 6-7 p.m.
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Tuesday, February 24, 6-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 10, 6-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 24, 6-7 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 7, 6-7 p.m.
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Program description - May 2026
Empower people and organizations with Conestoga's Human Resources Management (Optional Co-op) graduate certificate.
In today's dynamic and complex workplaces, skilled human resources professionals are essential to building strong, resilient organizations. Conestoga's one-year Human Resources Management graduate certificate prepares you to lead in this vital field by developing the knowledge and competencies needed to manage an organization's most valuable asset — its people.
This program is aligned with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) competency framework and meets the academic requirements for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations. You'll gain expertise in recruitment, employee relations, compensation, training and development, and employment law, while developing strategic thinking and leadership skills. An optional co-op stream is available for eligible students, offering one work term to gain real-world HR experience.
What you'll learn
- Talent acquisition and workforce planning
- Employment law and HR compliance
- Compensation, benefits and performance management
- Organizational development and employee engagement
- HR strategy aligned with business goals
Career pathways
- Human resources generalist or coordinator
- Talent acquisition specialist or HR business partner
- Roles in corporate, nonprofit, government and consulting environments
- Pathway to HRPA designation and professional certification
Interested in taking this program part time?
See our Human Resources Management part-time program for more information.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
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International
Canadian fee details (non co-op option)
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International fee details (non co-op option)
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Co-op information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
- In order for a student to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Applying to the co-op stream
- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will be admitted to the co-op stream.
- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum overall 85% session weighted average with no dropped or failed courses during the term that occurs two terms prior to the co-op work term.
- International students will require work permits to utilize the co-op job board for job search and to accept employment. Students are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times for work permits. Please be advised that there will be no co-op program service fee refunds after the program withdrawal for refund date. Students that have not received their work permit and choose to remain in co-op after the program withdrawal for refund date do so at their own risk and will not be refunded. If you are concerned about receiving your work permit in time to achieve co-op employment, please discuss your situation with your co-op advisor as early as possible.
Delivery sequence - May 2026 - Kitchener – Doon
This delivery sequence is for the non co-op option.
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