Program Format & Schedule
There are no required live classes for the online asynchronous program. You can study when it works for you — that’s evenings, weekends, or during the day — making it easy to fit learning into your schedule.
All course content is available online, so you can access lectures, readings, and assignments anytime. You’ll follow a clear weekly schedule with deadlines, giving you flexibility without falling behind.
Expect to spend about 10–15 hours per week. The program is designed part-time so you can build skills consistently while working or managing other priorities.
Admissions & Eligibility
No. You can start without prior experience. The program begins with foundational concepts and builds your knowledge step by step, so you can confidently transition into HR.
If you’ve completed relevant courses before, you may be eligible for exemptions — helping you reduce both your time and cost to complete the program. We allow one course exemption per program. Please see Transfer Credit Request Form for the process and the deadlines
This program fulfills the educational requirement for CHRP and CHRL, putting you on the right path toward designation and career advancement. Please see Designations – HRPA for more information about the designations.
Program Content & Learning Experience
You’ll build practical, job-ready HR skills across recruitment, compensation, training, and strategy, so you can step into HR roles with confidence.
You’ll complete real-world, project-based assignments, like developing HR plans or analyzing case studies, so you graduate with applied experience, not just theory.
Yes, in the programs starting in September. You’ll learn how to use data and modern tools to make informed, strategic HR decisions — skills employers are actively looking for.
Intakes & Flexibility
You can start in Fall, Winter, or Summer. Registration is first-come, first-served, so applying early helps you secure your spot.
The program is designed with flexibility in mind, so you can better manage your learning timeline if your circumstances change.
Tuition & Payments
Tuition covers your learning platform and course materials. You’ll only need to budget for textbooks (approximately $60–150 per course).
Flexible payment options allow you to spread out the cost, making it more manageable while you study.
Career Outcomes & Support
You can gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and optional industry-based opportunities like Riipen — helping you build experience before you graduate.
You can gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and optional industry-based opportunities like Riipen — helping you build experience before you graduate.
Student Experience
Yes. You’ll learn alongside a cohort, collaborate on discussions and projects, and build connections that support your career growth.
Yes. The flexible, self-paced format is designed for busy professionals, so you can continue progressing without putting your life on hold.
Session Follow-Up
Yes. You can access the recording here.
Please email us at continue@yorku.ca – we’re here to help answer any questions you still have!