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Human Resources Learning and Development Post-Graduate Diploma

Who it’s for

You enjoy working with professionals and working with them to enhance their skills. You enjoy sharing your knowledge with others and improving best practices at businesses. You are a comfortable seminar leader and have a high level of ethical standards for yourself.

What you’ll learn

During these studies, you will learn the primary functions of human resources. Adult learning and development is then explored in this context to give you the advanced skillset that gives you the tools to succeed.

Program details

Program length:

2 years full time (16 months)

Credential:

Post-Graduate Diploma

Work-integrated Learning:

Applied Project

Start Times:

  • Spring

Tuition:

$6,721*
per year

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Your career

Every company, in every industry, requires continual learning and development for their employees. As an HRLD professional, you can choose to focus on a career in one particular sector, working with a large company, or open your own consulting business and build a client base from a variety of industries. Your education in ethics, communication, planning and teaching can take you wherever you want to go.

Career opportunities

  • Corporate trainer
  • Human resources administrator
  • Human resources generalist
  • Human resources consultant
  • Labour relations consultant
  • Professional development coordinator
  • Recruiter

Career opportunities

  • Corporate trainer
  • Human resources administrator
  • Human resources generalist
  • Human resources consultant
  • Labour relations consultant
  • Professional development coordinator
  • Recruiter

Program features and outcomes

  • Learn from professionals working in the human resources industry
  • Small class sizes for the best interaction with your instructors
  • Eligible to pursue two industry-recognized designations after graduation
  • Take part in a work-integrated learning project
  • Gain theory, knowledge and hands-on practice

Key Program Courses

  • Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • Ethics, Legislation, and Social Responsibility
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Managing Learning and Development

Admission requirements

  • An undergraduate diploma or degree, preferably in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Business or Education (includes MITT’s Post-Graduate Certificate in Business Management*), with good academic standing. A minimum of 2 years of full-time relevant undergraduate level coursework may also be considered
  • Demonstrated English Language Proficiency (if educated outside Canada)
  • Current resume or CV Preferred Admission Criteria (There may be a competitive admissions process for entry to this program; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission)
  • Minimum 2 years of prior relevant work experience as demonstrated on resume or CV.

*For complete details regarding the Human Resources Learning and Development diploma, please visit the program page on MITT.ca.

Student success stories

Silhoutte of a person

“This program helped me to master the art of managing people truly as well as it also enhanced my technical capabilities to be better equipped to deal with the massive changes predicted. I wish to be a knowledgeable HR professional with a strong portfolio of skills and qualifications. I strongly believe that this program contributed distinctively for my career development.”

— Ruth Rathnam

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