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For over 89 years, Queen’s University IRC has served as a leading provider of professional development programs for busy professionals like you. With studies in labour relations, human resources and organization development, we provide real-world training that’s delivered by world-class instructors.

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The Canadian HR Award for Best Service Provider from Human Resources Director (HRD) Canada

  • Labour Relations Training (13 consecutive years)
  • HR Certificate Program (2024, 2025)
  • Leadership Development (2024, 2025, 2026)
  • Management-Executive Development (2024, 2025)

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Labour Relations

Negotiators require advanced skills and techniques to resolve disputes and advance discussions for positive working relationships. Our labour relations programs give you the tools and knowledge to address issues and negotiate from a management and union perspective.
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Human Resources

An organization’s human talent can represent an unrivaled competitive advantage — but only if your employee culture is focused on and ready to contribute to organizational goals and results. Our HR programs give you that edge.
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Organization Development

Organizations have changed drastically over the past few years and so have their development needs. Our OD programs give you the advantage needed to respond to the needs of employees and workplace demands.
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“Queen’s IRC programs are very well-designed and include many practical, real-world examples.”
Heidi KlotzDirector, Total Rewards and Talent Management, Ardene
“Queen’s IRC offers some of the best professional development training I have ever attended. I always make time for it in my busy schedule.”
Christopher PielDirector of Finance and Corporate Services, CMHA
“As a recent recipient of the Certificate in Labour Relations, I find it remarkable how each course continues to exceed expectations. The courses, the facilitators, and the programs are so interactive and so relevant for today’s workplace.”
David LeNational Joint Council Committee Advisor
“Queen’s IRC programs are very well-designed and include many practical, real-world examples.”
Heidi KlotzDirector, Total Rewards and Talent Management, Ardene
“Queen’s IRC offers some of the best professional development training I have ever attended. I always make time for it in my busy schedule.”
Christopher PielDirector of Finance & Corporate Services, CMHA
“As a recent recipient of the Certificate in Labour Relations, I find it remarkable how each course continues to exceed expectations. The courses, the facilitators, and the programs are so interactive and so relevant for today’s workplace."
David LeNational Joint Council Committee Advisor
Emily Culhane, Queen's University IRC Program Coordinator

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