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To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Employment as a human resources manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Employment as a human resources manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Human resources managers

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Human resources professionals

Professional occupations in business management consulting

Managers in social, community and correctional services

Social policy researchers and program officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an immigration and citizenship consultant in B.C., you must be a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants. Eligibility is achieved through completing a recognized educational program.

Immigration consultants

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the dynamic social relations between and among majority and minority groups and different minority groups, and ways to promote mutual tolerance, inter-group cooperation, and the leadership and management of diverse groups and diversity issues in family, educational, recreational, and work settings. These programs include courses in ethnic and cultural studies, group psychology, sociology, anthropology, conflict resolution, human services and resources, and applications to various functional environments.

Intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies

Inclusion and Diversity Micro-credentials

Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefit administration. They represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Human resources professionals develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs and procedures and advise employers and employees on human resources matters. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Professionals in business management consulting occupations provide services to management such as analyzing the structure, operations, managerial methods or functions of an organization in order to propose, plan and implement improvements. They are employed by management consulting firms and throughout the public and private sectors or are self-employed.

Managers in social, community and correctional services plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the programs and activities of social service and community agencies, correctional institutions, counselling departments, labour organizations, professional associations, political parties and non-governmental organizations.

Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.

In the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Essentials for Entry Level Healthcare Professionals Micro-credential, you'll explore foundational concepts and practical strategies for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare settings. Designed for those entering the field or working in first-contact roles, the course emphasizes cultural humility, inclusive communication, and awareness of systemic health disparities in British Columbia. Through applied learning, you'll build the skills needed to provide culturally safe, patient-centered care and contribute to more equitable healthcare environments.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Essentials for Entry Level Healthcare Professionals Micro-credential

The Truth and Reconciliation at Work Micro-credential is purpose-built to equip you with the knowledge, skills and perspectives necessary to understand the importance of systemic and internal Truth and Reconciliation practices. 

Through a series of engaging courses, you'll lean into the complexities of:
    - Truth and Reconciliation - exploring the 94 Calls to Action
    - Privilege and Systemic Discrimination
    - Indigenous and non-Indigenous Worldviews
    - Treaties, Governance and Lawmaking 
    - Decolonization and Indigenization
    - Collective Leadership
    - Interrelating Worldviews
    - Territorial Acknowledgments
    - Colonial Practices in the Workplace and more

Truth and Reconciliation at Work Micro-credential

The Advancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion microcredential is comprised of four stackable micro-courses that focuses on the behavioural science that drives our interactions, deepen an awareness of the impacts of racism and marginalization in groups, explore measurement and engagement tools, use data to assess diversity and inclusion in their organization, and develop action-based strategies at the individual, team and organization level to improve equity, diversity and inclusion. Upon completion, you will have the awareness, tools, skills and strategies needed to address unconscious bias, engage diverse teams, build an inclusive organizational climate, and lead EDI change.


Advancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Organizations Micro-credential

The UBC Micro-certificate in Anti-Racism expands your understanding of identity, power and white privilege in the workplace and in our communities, to envision a future liberated from oppressive structures. The courses center racialized voices, and challenges participants to rethink how to meaningfully and tangibly engage in anti-racist and anti-oppression practices and strategies within organizational settings, and beyond.

Anti-Racism Micro-certificate - UBCV

The Micro-certificate in Diversity and Inclusion is a part-time program designed for people who are committed to building environments where everyone’s thoughts, ideas and perspectives matter. Learn how to build inclusive practices within organizational or community settings by examining who you and your organization are, where you’ve been and where you want to go.

Diversity and Inclusion Micro-certificate - UBCV

The UBC Extended Learning Centre for Equitable Systems Design (CESD) developed the UBC Micro-certificate in Equitable Systems Design (ESD) for leaders, managers, and staff from all sectors and departments who are interested in implementing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategies within their organizations. The ESD program is a participatory experience where learners work together to examine current EDI efforts, tackle systemic issues in the work place and design solutions to facilitate equity-forward improvements within their workplaces and communities.

Equitable Systems Design Micro-certificate - UBCV

The Micro-certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) provides you with a robust knowledge base and essential skills to create inclusive and thriving workplaces for all. By recognizing the significance of EDI principles in both the public and private sectors, organizations are increasingly prioritizing their integration at all levels. This micro-credential is tailored for employers and employees committed to the vital work of challenging systemic and organizational barriers, examining power dynamics, and fostering equity and inclusion.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Micro-certificate

The Inclusive Leadership Strategies micro-certificate program is designed to empower both emerging and established leaders with essential competencies to effectively navigate and lead within diverse workplace environments. This comprehensive program includes three in-depth courses that blend foundational leadership principles with actionable insights, emphasizing intercultural awareness and effective engagement with different populations. You will gain practical skills to lead with empathy, authenticity and a commitment to equity, while becoming change agents who foster positive organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Inclusive Leadership Strategies Micro-certificate

In the Anti-racist Facilitation Training Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Adult Learning Environments Award of Achievement program, you will build the skills and self-awareness needed to address anti-Indigenous racism in adult learning environments. You will learn to design and deliver lessons using experiential methods, and respond to resistance with appropriate facilitation strategies. The program is ideal for facilitators working in community-based education, particularly Indigenous and racialized educators. Themes include colonization, co-facilitation, and reflective practice. You will complete a blend of in-person and online coursework over a structured timeline.

Anti-racist Facilitation Training Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Adult Learning Environments Award of Achievement

This micro-credential introduces you to the construction trades sector, focusing on the essential principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). You will learn to value the varied backgrounds and perspectives that team members bring to the job site and develop skills to identify and mitigate biases that can affect team performance. Through self-reflection and the examination of real-world examples and EDI initiatives, you will gain the tools necessary to lead by example and cultivate a culture of belonging and allyship. 

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