Human Resource Management Diploma (Part-time)

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Build the Skills to Lead Today's Workforce

People are an organization's greatest asset, and effective human resource professionals play a critical role in attracting talent, developing employees, supporting organizational culture, and driving business success.

The Human Resource Management Diploma prepares students with the practical knowledge, leadership skills, and business expertise needed to succeed in today's evolving workplace. As a CPHR-accredited program, the curriculum aligns with nationally recognized professional standards while combining foundational human resource management with leadership development, communication, and strategic business practices.

Students develop practical skills in recruitment, employee relations, compensation, organizational development, employment law, workplace health and safety, and performance management. The program also includes the opportunity to earn WHMIS certification and participate in a part-time internship—an opportunity unique to PACE that allows students to gain valuable real-world experience while completing their studies.

Upon graduation, students earn a Human Resource Management Diploma and are eligible to begin the process toward earning the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, including potential eligibility for a National Knowledge Exam (NKE) waiver.

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Tuition & Fees

$7,410

Please budget approximately $1,500 for textbook costs. Textbook costs may vary depending on new, rental, used, or electronic purchasing choices. Textbooks are a requirement.

For more information regarding tuition & fees and payment options, click here.

Costs may vary depending on mode of course delivery and are subject to change.

Who Attends

This diploma is ideal for individuals looking to start or advance a career in human resources while balancing work and personal commitments.

Typical participants include:

Individuals entering or re-entering the workforce
Professionals transitioning into human resources
Supervisors and managers seeking HR knowledge
Business professionals looking to strengthen leadership and people management skills
Individuals pursuing the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation
Anyone interested in developing practical HR knowledge for today's workplace

Objectives & Outcomes

Objectives

The Human Resource Management Diploma develops the knowledge, leadership skills, and practical experience needed to support people, organizations, and business success.

Throughout the program, students will learn to:

Apply human resource management principles across the employee lifecycle.
Recruit, develop, and retain talented employees.
Understand employment legislation and workplace compliance requirements.
Support organizational development and employee engagement.
Develop compensation and performance management strategies.
Strengthen leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this diploma, graduates will be able to:

Support organizations through effective human resource practices.
Apply employment legislation, workplace health and safety requirements, and HR best practices.
Conduct workforce planning, recruitment, and talent acquisition activities.
Develop employee learning, development, and performance management strategies.
Foster positive workplace cultures that support engagement and productivity.
Design compensation and benefits strategies that align with organizational goals.
Communicate effectively with employees, leaders, and stakeholders.
Apply ethical and strategic decision-making to human resource challenges.

Admission Requirements

Be a high school graduate or hold a Mature Status Diploma.
- MUST provide High School Transcript or recognized equivalent GED or Mature Grade 12 Diploma.

Be 18 years of age or older and have completed 90 hours of coursework or more at a recognized post-secondary institution (including UWPACE) with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- MUST provide an official transcript for all previous post-secondary study (including university, CEGEP, or private college).

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures.

Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.

Awards

Awards Won

Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice Awards. Winner Best HR Diploma Program Prairie Provinces
HR.com LEAD Award 2016: Diploma Program with Emphasis on HR (#1 globally)
HR.com LEAD Award 2017: Custom Content Programming with Emphasis on HR (#3 globally)
HR.com LEAD Award 2017: Diploma Program with Emphasis on HR (#2 globally)

Accreditation

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Accredited

The Human Resource Management Diploma is accredited by CPHR Manitoba, ensuring the curriculum aligns with nationally recognized professional standards.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates may be eligible to apply for a National Knowledge Exam (NKE) waiver, an important step toward earning the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.

To qualify for the waiver, graduates must:

Be a member in good standing with CPHR Manitoba.
Apply for the NKE waiver within five years of graduation.
Graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Please refer to CPHR Manitoba for complete eligibility requirements.

Courses & Descriptions

Required Courses

Students may take courses in any order as long as they have the required prerequisites, and they have up to five years to complete the 504 hours of study after being formally admitted to the program. Students may condense their studies by taking more than one course per term, or may apply to the full time program.

Business Fundamentals

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Case Studies in Human Resource Management

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Compensation & Benefits

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Effective Oral Communication

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Effective Written Communication

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Employment & Labour Law

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Labour-Management Relations

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Leadership Development

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Managing Occupational Health, Safety & Environment

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Principles of Human Resource Management

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Project Management Fundamentals

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Recruitment & Selection

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Strategic Human Resource Planning

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Training & Development

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Elective Courses

Effective September 2023, this program will no longer have elective courses.

Students formally admitted to the program before September 1, 2023 may be eligible to change their course of study to the updated program requirements. For more information, please contact paceptadvising@uwinnipeg.ca.

Part Time Human Resource Management Internship is optional and not part of the program requirements.

Student Recommendations

"Incorporating post-secondary training into the CPHR designation is an important step in advancing the designation and providing greater value for the business community."

- Ron Gauthier, CEO of CPHR Manitoba.

The Post-Secondary Institution Accreditation Program is a significant step forward for the Human Resources profession. The program will recognize the knowledge gained throughout the duration of the post-secondary education program and provide a significant advantage to graduates looking to pursue the CHRP designation.

“As a student immersed in and continuously evaluated on my HRM knowledge, this redesign makes a lot of sense in easing me into my field of work more efficiently. I'm very grateful for the intelligent thinking and hard work invested by great people at PACE and HRMAM."

- Erin Bend, current PACE HR Student.

Career Opportunities

Retention Manager

Recruitment Manager

Human Resources Manager

Corporate Trainer

Staffing Specialist

Organizational Development Consultant

Additional Comments

Students have the opportunity to earn WHMIS certification through the Managing Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment course.

For more information about the CPHR designation, please contact CPHR Manitoba.

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