Duration
1 year
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
(Mississauga)
Virtual
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Fees & Financial Aid
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Learning Outcomes
Learn to lead an HR team that is an organizational asset.
Program Overview
A changing landscape
The role of the HR manager has grown steadily in importance. Today's HR management professionals contribute on a strategic level, dealing with talent acquisition, total rewards management, training and employee development, employment law, health and safety, labour relations, change management and HR metrics. At Sheridan, you'll learn to navigate the complexities of this role.
Co-op experience
You will have the opportunity to apply to the optional co-op program during your first academic semester. If admitted to the co-op program, your work term will take place during the 4-month term following the second semester. Co-op positions may be paid or unpaid. This opportunity for real-world experience in an HR environment can be an invaluable asset to your career.
Additional certification
This program includes nine courses required by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) towards achieving a professional designation in Human Resources. These designations are the CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) and the CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader).
Students who achieve an average of 70% in these courses with no mark below 65% will meet the coursework requirement to write the CHRP Knowledge Exam (CKE) or the CHRL Knowledge Exam. Meeting the coursework requirement is the first step on the path to being granted the CHRP or CHRL by HRPA.
In order to be granted the CHRP, applicants must:
- Meet the coursework requirement.
- Pass the CHRP Knowledge Exam.
- Pass the CHRP Employment Law Exam.
- Complete the Job Ready program offered by HRPA.
In order to be granted the CHRP applicants must:
- Meet the coursework requirement.
- Pass the CHRL Knowledge Exam.
- Pass the CHRL Employment Law Exam.
- Document three years of professional experience in HR.
- Hold a degree in any discipline.
Unlock entrepreneurial and changemaking skills as part of your career toolkit
All students enrolled in Pilon School of Business programs get a free student membership to Sheridan EDGE, an entrepreneurship hub for impact entrepreneurs to grow their ventures, collaborate and develop new skills. The membership includes:
- Learning modules that explore entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, ideation and innovation and changemaking.
- Access to exclusive events.
- Collaboration with faculty advisers who provide personalized guidance.
- And more.
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Virtual (Online)
Possible Careers
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS HRMT 58815 Human Resource Planning 3 HRMT 59120 Recruiting and Selection 4 HRMT 56613 Occupational Health and Safety 4 HRMT 51427 Industrial Relations 4 HRMT 52599 Human Resource Administration 4 HRMT 55771 Compensation Administration 4 COWT 53816 Co-op Education Forum 1 Total credits: 24
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Semester 2
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Virtual (Online)
Possible Careers
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
- Postsecondary 3-year advanced diploma or
- Postsecondary 3- or 4-year degree
Or
- Postsecondary 2-year diploma* and/or
- Demonstrated competence through educational experience and/or related work experience*
Applicant Selection
*Applicants who apply with a postsecondary 2-year diploma or work experience will be requested to submit a supplemental admission requirement (submission), which includes details of related work experience, and a cover letter, which summarizes your career goals and reasons for wanting to take this program. The Office of the Registrar will update your application in the Sheridan Application Portal to let you know if a submission is required.
Eligible applicants will be selected based on previous academic achievement or academic achievement and the supplemental submission.
Domestic applicants
- Postsecondary transcripts indicating courses completed to date must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
- Domestic applicants with education outside of Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A comprehensive (course-by-course) post-secondary credential assessment is required.
- Private career college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Sheridan programs.
International applicants
- Official postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, and credential must be submitted at the time of application. In case the transcripts/certificates are not in English, note that these documents must be accompanied by a notarized, official translation into English. Translated copies must also be accompanied by a copy of the original transcript.
- International applicants need to follow the international application process.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Virtual (Online)
Possible Careers
Career Opportunities
This well-respected program will enhance your HR career prospects. As a graduate, you'll benefit from Sheridan's excellent reputation in the business community when you are ready to look for employment. You'll also join an active and supportive professional alumni group.
Here are some jobs you might find:
- HR Generalist
- HR Coordinator
- Talent Acquisition Specialist; Recruiter
- Learning and Development Specialist
- Health and Safety Officer
- Total Rewards Analyst
- Industrial Relations Specialist
- HR Business Partner
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Virtual (Online)
Possible Careers
Co-op
As of September 2025, students in this program may apply to the co-op program during their first academic semester. Enrolment in the co-op program is limited through an additional co-op application process that takes place in the first semester. Students in the co-op program are eligible to complete a co-op work term during the 4-month term following the second semester. The program-specific academic standard required for participation in co-op can be found here: Academic Standards for Co-op and Internship. Prior to September 2025, the co-op work-term is a mandatory graduation requirement of the program, completed by all students.
Co-operative education is a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with paid or unpaid work experiences within a professional environment. Co-op work terms are related specifically to the academic studies of each student. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.
Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the work term. The co-op component is delivered by Sheridan’s Cooperative Education Office, which is proud to facilitate one of the largest college co-op programs in Canada.
Learn more about cooperative education and internships at Sheridan.
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Virtual (Online)
Possible Careers
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2025–2026 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$6,465.50Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.
Fees for International students
$20,889.91Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Virtual (Online)
Possible Careers
Learning Outcomes
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention plans and processes.
- Administer and contribute to the design and evaluation of the performance management program.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate employee orientation, training, and development programs.
- Facilitate and support effective employee and labour relations in both non-union and union environments.
- Research and support the development and communication of the organization's total compensation plan.
- Collaborate with others, in the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational and health and safety policies and practices.
- Research and analyze information needs and apply current and emerging information technologies to support the human resources function.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate organizational development strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
- Present and evaluate communication messages and processes related to the human resources function of the organization.
- Manage own professional development and provide leadership to others in the achievement of ongoing competence in human resources professional practice.
- Facilitate and communicate the human resources component of the organization's business plan.
- Conduct research, produce reports, and recommend changes in human resources practices.
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Virtual (Online)
Possible Careers
Program availability
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Co-opFull-time 1 year Program code: PHRMC
| Start date | Campus | Delivery | Status |
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| Sep 2025 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) |
In Person
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Domestic Available
International Available
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| Jan 2026 | Virtual (Online) |
Online Synchronous
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Domestic Available
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