Micro-credential in Applied Human Resources Practitioner Micro-credential

North Island College

Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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Micro-credential in Applied Human Resources Practitioner Micro-credential is a micro-credential in Human Resource Management programme taught at North Island College in Courtenay, Canada. The programme runs for 12 weeks, delivered fully online. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 2,000 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Micro-credential
Field: Human Resource Management
Duration: 12 weeks
Delivery: Online
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,000 / total

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

Program details

Overview

Gain the tools and knowledge to excel in human resources roles within small and medium-sized businesses or not-for-profit organizations. This online program delivers a practical introduction to HR fundamentals tailored to Canadian standards. With many smaller organizations operating without dedicated HR departments, this program equips administrative staff, managers, and business owners with essential HR skills, helping them navigate recruitment, retention, compliance and more.

Application Details

Application Deadline: North Island College's domestic applications open at the beginning of October each year for the following academic year; unlimited-entry programmes admit on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis with deadlines effectively at the term start (September 1, January 1 or May 1), while limited-entry programmes close earlier: the last Monday of August for a September start, the third Friday of December for a January start. International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC; for the current cycle NIC has published deadlines of 1 May 2026 for September 2026 entry and 31 August 2026 for January 2027 entry, with no later 2027 intake deadline yet posted. Admission is otherwise rolling until seats fill. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About North Island College

Type: College
Founded: 1975
Programs: 71
Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
North Island College institutional grounds

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Micro-credential in Applied Human Resources Practitioner Micro-credential award?

North Island College awards a Micro-credential in the field of Human Resource Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Micro-credential in Applied Human Resources Practitioner Micro-credential take?

The programme runs for 12 weeks.

How much does Micro-credential in Applied Human Resources Practitioner Micro-credential cost?

Tuition is CAD 2,000 per total for local students.

Can Micro-credential in Applied Human Resources Practitioner Micro-credential be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

What language is Micro-credential in Applied Human Resources Practitioner Micro-credential taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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