1000004 - Human Resources Planning

Course Description

Delve into human resources planning (HRP) and examine the strategy of human resources professionals and how they contribute to organizations. Explore the challenges and demands of organizational and technological change, corporate positioning, productivity improvements, and other considerations of human resources management.

An understanding of the fundamental and essential elements of HRP process in organizations will be provided. You will acquire knowledge about analysis, assessment, and programming related to human resources in organizational development, business, and strategic planning.

The theory about quantitative methods as well as qualitative concepts, approaches and techniques will also be covered.

Well-suited participants of this course include those working towards the Diploma in Human Resources Management or CHRP professional designation, and people working in or who wish to work in human resources management.

This course meets the requirements for the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) designation, which is offered by the Association of Administrative Professionals (A.A.P.). Visit the CCAP Certification Program on the Association of Administrative Professionals website for more details.

What You'll Learn

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify the economy and legislation that affect the direction of human resources planning strategies that require appropriate and outcome-oriented human resources management practices and policies
Apply a strategic human resources plan, and make decisions about the allocation of resources for the effective management of people in organizations
Identify and understand the role of a human resources professional as a business partner in organizational and functional strategy formulation and implementation

Note:

This course is offered in the Winter Semester.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Human Resources Management Diploma : Required Courses

Technical Requirements

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1000004 - 01

W27

Online Synchronous

Available

Human Resources Planning

Online Synchronous

Thursday

6:30PM to 9:30PM

January 14, 2027 to March 25, 2027

Schedule and Location

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33.0

Virtual

Online Synchronous

HR Diploma Tuition

$715.00

Virginia L. Gray Memorial Bursary Donation	$5.00	Optional
Open Learning Bursary	$5.00	Optional

Alumni Discount

Reading List / Textbook

This course requires the purchase of a mandatory textbook. Details about the textbook and purchasing instructions will be available on CourseLink once the course opens.

Section Notes

This course will be delivered remotely on Thursday evenings from January 14 - March 25, 2027. You will be required to participate via live video conferencing every Thursday evening from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

If one or more classes needs to be rescheduled due to extenuating circumstances, the rescheduled class will be held on Thursday April 1, 2027 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

This course uses live video conferencing, combined with the CourseLink Learning Management System. You are required to attend all scheduled online synchronous (live online) sessions.

Please ensure you have the technical requirements to participate in the course. Technical Considerations for CourseLink and video conferencing.

Assignments may be due after the final live online class date. Details will be provided in the course outline.

If you are new to online learning, we encourage you to visit our Online Learning at UofG resource page.

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