Course
Human Resources Essentials
If you're passionate about developing and uplifting workforce talent, this course is your stepping stone to a fulfilling career in human resources. Explore the critical components of the HR profession, including recruitment, selection, training, performance management, and rewards.
From the initial planning to navigating the legal landscape, we'll guide you through every step of the employment journey. These foundations will help you develop a framework for human resource management (HRM) that you can reply on to further your growth as an effective human resource professional.
From the initial planning to navigating the legal landscape, we'll guide you through every step of the employment journey. These foundations will help you develop a framework for human resource management (HRM) that you can reply on to further your growth as an effective human resource professional.
Upcoming date(s)
Term
Section
mode
Fees
September 15 – October 6, 2025
Mo We Fr 9:00 – 12:00
Fall
A1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Fall
Section
A1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
September 15 – November 24, 2025
Mo 18:00 – 21:00
Fall
1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Fall
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
January 14 – March 18, 2026
We 18:00 – 21:00
Winter
1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Winter
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
March 30 – April 24, 2026
Mo We Fr 9:00 – 12:00
Spring
C1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Spring
Section
C1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
March 31 – June 2, 2026
Tu 18:00 – 21:00
Spring
1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Spring
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
Your takeaways
This course is a great way to help you:• Plan human resources activities in-line with business objectives and within the context of the organization.
• Discuss the legal framework of Human Resources Management (HRM) in Canada (e.g. employment equity, discrimination, harassment, ethics, etc).
• Assist employees and managers in employee relations.
• Promote employee well-being, health, and safety.
• Apply a structured process to human resource management activities from planning to termination (recruitment, selection, training, performance management, rewards), within the legal framework.
Our approach
This online synchronous course employs an active learning approach centred on engaging discussions and hands-on learning activities. Through interactive sessions led by HR experts, you will explore real-world challenges and discuss innovative solutions and strategies, drawing insights from other students and professionals working across various industries and company scales. To maximize your learning experience, we encourage you to actively participate in classroom discussions to inspire a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives.Who benefits the most?
• Human resource professionals or administrative employees with experience working in a small, medium, or large organization.• HR professionals looking to position themselves for greater leadership roles and advancement in the field.
• Individuals working in the HR field without a formal education in HR who would like to gain formal skills and knowledge.
• Individuals from other domains looking to change careers.
• Employers or employees looking to better understand human resources management.
• Students aspiring to become human resources professionals.
• Anyone looking to experience personal growth through hands-on learning.
Concordia CCE Loyalty Discount
All students who meet at least one of the following conditions, will receive a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees:
- Have completed a CCE, Undergraduate or Graduate course at Concordia University in a prior academic term;
- Have completed a language proficiency test (IELTS) at CCE;
- Have completed a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop.
This discount is based on the information maintained in the Concordia University student information system.
NOTE: This discount does not apply to a language proficiency test enrollment (IELTS) nor to application fees for admission to a CCE program of study.