10. Key Features / Content

  • Innovative
  • Effective
  • Promising
 Please describe the main features of the program, focusing in particular on those aspects that are particularly innovative, effective or promising.

On-line instruction and classes to accommodate any schedule. In-class sessions facilitated by real-life senior level practitioners and academics, competency tests to allow for fast tracking through specific modules, and portions of work accomplished both independently and in the team environment are features of this interdisciplinary program.

Delivered primarily on the Internet in combination with some class instructor contact time. Program is designed so that courses provide credit towards professional designations (CHRP, CEBS, CCA and CTDP).

Jobs are posted or students can find their own. Several Start Dates: September, January, May.

11. Funding Mechanisms

 Please describe the type of funding mechanism used for this initiative (e.g. provider’s own budget, service contract, grant, co-funding etc.)

 
12. Organizational Dimensions Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc.  
13. Partnerships Integral or Related Are there any partner organizations involved in the delivery of the initiative? If so, please provide brief details of the partnership arrangements.  
14. Stakeholder Involvement What mechanisms are used, if any, to involve key stakeholders involved in the development, delivery or evaluation of the initiative? Which groups of stakeholders are involved? There is a strong connection to the Human Resources Professional Association whose members are involved in the program development. Employers give donations and feedback. Students give feedback.