Human Resources plays an essential role in building productive, compliant, and positive workplaces. HR functions support organizations throughout the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, compensation, employee relations, workplace safety, and HR administration.
BITTS International Career College’s Human Resources Fundamentals short course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practical functions of Human Resource Management in the modern workplace. Students develop knowledge of recruitment and selection, employee onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, workplace communication, and HR administration.
The course also introduces important workplace considerations including employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, workplace policies, employee documentation, HR technology, and professional HR practices. Through practical exercises, case studies, and workplace scenarios, students develop foundational HR knowledge that can be applied in business, administrative, supervisory, and human resources environments.
Human Resources Fundamentals is a non-vocational program. This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Introduction to Human Resource Management & the Modern Workplace
Employment Standards, Human Rights & HR Compliance
Job Analysis, Job Design & Workforce Planning
Recruitment, Selection & Interviewing
Employee Onboarding, Orientation & Training
Performance Management & Employee Development
Compensation, Benefits & Job Evaluation
Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution & Workplace Communication
Occupational Health, Safety, Wellness & Workplace Policies
HR Administration, Documentation, HR Technology & Final Case Study
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Age must be 18 years or above
English Proficiency
Basic computer literacy is recommended
Human Resources knowledge is valuable across organizations of all sizes and industries. Students completing this course develop foundational knowledge that can complement existing education and experience in human resources, administration, recruitment, operations, and people management. The skills developed through this course can support professional development in areas such as Human Resources Assistance, HR Coordination, Recruitment Support, Talent Acquisition Support, Employee Services, Office Administration, and HR Administration. The course may also benefit supervisors, team leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and business professionals who are responsible for supporting employees, workplace policies, recruitment, performance, and organizational processes.
