Human Resources Certificate

Bow Valley College

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Offered by Bow Valley College in Calgary, Canada, Human Resources Certificate is a certificate in Human Resource Management programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,382 per total (CAD 6,456 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Human Resource Management
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 6,456 / total
International tuition: CAD 17,382 / total

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Human Resources Certificate provides practical training in recruitment, workplace culture, employment law, and people-focused organizational practices. The one-year, two-term programme comprises ten courses covering talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning and development, change management, health and safety, labour relations, and employment law. Graduates may transfer into the Human Resources major of the Business Administration Diploma, a programme accredited by CPHR Alberta. Classes are available in person, online, and in blended formats, with delivery options determined by enrolment and subject to change. The certificate prepares graduates for entry-level human resources roles across a range of industries, combining foundational HR theory with applied skills relevant to organizational and people-management functions in a variety of workplace settings across public and private-sector employers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need credit in English Language Arts 30-1, or a minimum of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2, together with credit in Math 30-1 or 30-2, or equivalent. Applicants without these prerequisites may qualify with a General Educational Development (GED) test result of at least 520, or by achieving a satisfactory result on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Bow Valley College

Type: College
Founded: 1963
Programs: 56
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Human Resources Certificate award?

Bow Valley College awards a Certificate in the field of Human Resource Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Human Resources Certificate take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Human Resources Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 17,382 per total (CAD 6,456 per total for local students).

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