Career City College
Human Resources
As Little As 25 Weeks  •  100% Online

Train online for a career in human resources.

A self-paced online certificate, finished in as little as 25 weeks. Recruiting, compensation and benefits, labour relations and Canadian payroll—the foundation of every HR career.

Build practical HR skills online—in as little as 25 weeks.

As Little As 25 Weeks
Self-paced
100% Online
Study from anywhere
One-on-one Support
From your instructor
Monthly Start Dates
Start when you're ready
A Career Advisor can help

What's holding you back?

Choose every question you want answered — then we'll get you the answers.

A Career Advisor will be in touch with your answers

What you'll learn

Everything a working HR professional does.

Strategic HR, recruiting, and the compensation, safety and labour-relations work that fills the job description.

Recruiting and planning

Personnel planning, talent management and the full recruitment cycle.

Compensation and relations

Compensation and benefits, employee rights and labour relations.

Payroll and finance

Canadian payroll plus financial management and accounting basics.

One-on-one instructor support

Book one-on-one time with your instructor when you get stuck.

Concerned about cost?

Tuition includes your books, course materials and GST—no surprise costs later.

Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify.

Finding the time?

  • 100% online
  • As little as 25 weeks
  • Monthly starts

How the 25 weeks are laid out.

No previous HR experience needed.

First
Strategic HR core
Next
Recruiting and relations
Then
Compensation and safety
Finally
Payroll and career prep

Where this can lead.

  • Human Resources Administrator
  • Recruiter
  • HR Specialist
  • Executive Assistant
$26.44/hour
Average wage
across Canada
68,200
New positions projected,
2022–2031

Source: Job Bank of Canada, wages as of December 2024.

A foundation for HR careers

The curriculum covers strategic HR, labour relations and the legal framework of the field—foundational knowledge for growing from administrator toward specialist and advisor roles.

I was struggling to find work after school while raising young children, but my Career Advisor recommended the Human Resource Management program instead of the one I originally inquired about. It turned out to be the perfect fit for my goals. Being able to study from home while spending time with my kids has made all the difference. I highly recommend Career City College!

Hailee H.
Career City College student
2026 Consumer Choice Award, Kelowna

Frequently asked questions

None. The program starts with the fundamentals and builds from there, so a complete beginner and someone brushing up both have a place to start. Ask about requirements
Your books, course materials and GST are all included in the tuition price. Ask about cost and funding
Most of our students do. The program is 100% online and self-paced with monthly start dates, so you fit study around shifts, kids and everything else. Ask about the schedule
Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. A Career Advisor can walk you through the options that apply to your situation. Ask about cost and funding
The diploma pairs a full business management foundation with the HR specialization. This certificate is shorter and goes straight at HR itself—strategic HR, recruiting, compensation, labour relations and Canadian payroll—in as little as 25 weeks. Ask about careers

Talk to a Career Advisor before you decide.

They'll answer your questions, explain tuition and payment options, and help you take the next step.