Welcome to the CPHR Academic Program

CPHR Nova Scotia requires our CPHR Academic program or an equivalent to be completed before writing the National Knowledge Exam (NKE). This requirement is applicable unless the individual is covered by another eligible path.

The CPHR Academic Program is an accredited program where completion of at least 4 courses and 5 PLAR makes one eligible to bypass writing the NKE through a waiver application to become a CPHR Candidate.

Taught by leading Canadian HR professors, each course provides extensive multimedia lectures with downloadable PowerPoint slides, progress quizzes, and a discussion board where you will interact with your instructor and other students and post answers to assignments.

The following are the key dates for the Winter 2026 Semester:

• January 7, 2026: Course Begins
• January 7, 2026: Last day to register
  
• March 27, 2026: Final exam period begins
• April 11, 2026: Final exam period ends
  

Courses in available in the CPHR Academic Program

• Accounting and Financial Management
• Human Resources Management
• Industrial Relations
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Organizational Behaviour
• Recruitment and Selection
• Strategic Compensation
• Strategic Human Resources Planning
• Training and Development

For information on course descriptions and fees click here.