CPD Pre-approved Program

To help support Continuing Professional Development needs of our growing population of Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHRs), and in recognition of the quality of some of the HR professional development programs offered throughout Nova Scotia, we offer the CPHR Nova Scotia CPD Pre-approved Program.

Eligible professional development programs must be directly in line with the HR Competencies listed in our Competency Framework. Applicants that meet our requirements will be given a CPD Pre-approved Seal. Attaching the CPHR Nova Scotia CPD Pre-approved Seal to your program marketing materials communicates that your program has been reviewed and approved to guarantee CPHR pre-approved CPD Hours.

The CPHR Nova Scotia CPD Pre-approved Seal is valid for up to one year on the approved programs, beginning on the date of approval. During this period of approval, you do not need to resubmit your program for review unless there are significant updates or changes to the content of your program.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Review the minimum eligibility criteria outlined in this form and determine if you are eligible to apply
2. Fill out the application form, you will hear back from the CPHR Nova Scotia Team within one week
3. Pay the CPD Pre-Approved fee
4. Receive a response (approval or denial) within one week of making payment. With approval, you will be given the CPD Pre-approved Seal
5. Market your approved programs displaying the CPHR Nova Scotia CPD Pre-approved Seal

What are the minimum eligibility criteria?

The program must be directly related to the HR Competencies, last at least 1 hour, and have a formal registration and attendance tracking system in place to confirm eligibility for CPHR CPD Hours.

Please see the table below for our Fee Matrix

Application fees are valid for one year from the date payment is received. Application fees are based on the specific event/program you are having reviewed only. Therefore, the range is not an accumulative total, but instead, the hour range for the event/program itself.

Please note that the number of instructional hours is calculated per instructional program. For example, if you have submitted a single   6-hour instructional program which you will be running four times during the year, the total number of  instructional hours is 6 hours.

MATRIX of FEES

USE OF THE CPHR NOVA SCOTIA CPD PRE-APPROVED SEAL

Use the Seal:

• On your organization’s website in locations where an approved instructional program is being promoted.
•  On collateral materials promoting the specific program.

The Seal may not be used:

• On your organization’s website in a location where the approved program is not being promoted.
• In association with other activities that have not been approved.
•  By another organization, even if that organization is a co-sponsor of the program. The seal is not transferable.

MISUSE

Organizations found in violation of the use of the seal and sample language will have 15 days to rectify   the violation. Failure to rectify the violation will result in revoking the organization’s privilege to provide or seek pre-approved Continuing Professional Development Hours for a minimum of one year. For repeat offenders, the revocation will be permanent.

Notes on Application and CPD Hours

When completing the application:

• Only submit instructional programs which have a pure learning focus (as opposed to a sales component).
• Only submit instructional programs that are a minimum of one hour in length.
• It is recommended that all professional development programs for which you would like to use the CPHR Nova Scotia CPD Pre-approved Seal are submitted at one time if possible. Each professional development program must be listed and outlined as per the guidelines provided.
• Please note the following: 1 CPHR CPD Hour is granted for each hour of instruction directly related to the current HR Competency Framework.
• CPHR Continuing Professional Development Hours can only be granted for hours of instruction. For hours of networking to count for CPD Pre-Approval, the networking must be facilitated or an organized part of the learning component.
• Self-paced / self-directed / distance education programs are eligible for CPHR Continuing Professional Development Hours equivalent to the minimum number of hours required to complete the program work.

On what grounds can CPD Pre-approved status be revoked?

In cases where allegations of criteria violations or complaints of ethical misconduct are found plausible, CPHR Nova Scotia reserves the right to revoke the CPD Pre-approved Status.