Human Resources Professional
The following is provided as a summary. For official information, please refer to the website of the appropriate institution or organization.
What do I need to become a Human Resources Professional?
To prepare for a career in the Human Resources Management field, you should consider taking some business courses in Human Resources Management. Formal education such as a bachelor's degree related to Human Resources Management is preferred by most employers.
You can obtain the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation through the BC Human Resources Management Association. If you are interested in building a career in the HR field, it is highly recommended that you obtain the CHRP designation as many employers are including this designation as a required qualification for their HR positions.
Click here to find out more about how to become a CHRP.
What can I do at Kwantlen?
At Kwantlen, we offer a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resources Management that prepares students for the CHRP designation and a range of professional occupations in the Human Resources Management field.
If you already have an undergraduate or bachelor's degree, you can join our Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management.
