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Embarking on a journey of education can be a transformative experience for professional development. Tianna's story of pursuing Ashton College's online Human Resources Diploma is an example of how investing in education can help take one's career to new heights.
Tianna Mae had a strong desire to learn and grow in her career. She knew the value of professional development but needed a way to balance it with her full-time work.
“Before taking the HR program, I had a Diploma in Accounting and Certification in Business Management. I have worked in the HR/Recruitment field for several years but wanted the flexibility to work full-time and pursue an online education to advance my career opportunities” explains Tianna.
With few part-time HR diploma programs available in her area in Alberta, Canada, Tianna decided that Ashton College's online program would best suit her needs. “It was the best decision I’ve made in my educational journey.”
Tianna found great benefit from the course material related to recruitment and selection. “It’s great to have a better understanding of processes [and] a solid foundation of learning [that I] have gained from this educational experience.” “I always looked forward to attending my classes. The instructors, course content, and students made it all worthwhile.”
The flexibility of taking classes online allowed Tianna to maintain a balance between her studies and daily life.
Particularly beneficial for her job were topics related to recruitment and selection: “The most relatable course content is the Recruitment & Selection course.” She also found great value in discussing ideas with peers during class, coupled with relevant projects/presentations.
Speaking about her experience with the program, Tianna commented: “The support I received doing an online course was by far better than what I’ve received from traditional classroom setting learning. Although this was an online course, it didn’t feel online to me. The instructors were incredibly engaging and responsive with their students. They made sure to make us feel welcome. I would definitely take another program with Ashton again!”
Tianna notes, “I made connections through online discussions and through networking on social platforms, which gave me even more confidence in the field.”
This highlights the importance of networking and collaboration in the field of HR, where building relationships with colleagues and industry professionals can lead to new opportunities and growth.
Tianna's journey with Ashton College has led her to become a thriving HR professional. She shares, “I am thrilled to be working as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for Western Canada. The knowledge and experience I gained through the program have been invaluable to my success.”
We are proud to align our online HR diploma with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). This partnership reflects our commitment to providing students with a program that meets industry standards. This ensures that our graduates are well-equipped to excel in the field of HR.
Throughout the course, students will gain a range of HR skills, from workforce planning and development to training initiatives, compensation and benefits schemes, labor relations protocols, occupational health and safety processes, and HRIS software usage.
Ready to take the next step in your career journey? View our Human Resources Management Diploma program page.
To read more inspiring student stories, visit the Ashton College Human Resources blog.
The information contained in this post is considered true and accurate as of the publication date. However, the accuracy of this information may be impacted by changes in circumstances that occur after the time of publication. Ashton College assumes no liability for any error or omissions in the information contained in this post or any other post in our blog.
