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CPD Pre-approved Programs

CPD Pre‑Approved Programs

At CPHR Nova Scotia we are committed to building the strategic capability and organizational impact of HR practitioners, and providing value to our members. As a member, taking one of these pre-approved programs or courses allows you to claim the Continued Professional Development (CPD) hours without the need to provide proof or justification. 
Lancaster House
Lancaster House is Canada’s trusted source for workplace law education and compliance training. For over 45 years, we've empowered HR professionals, union leaders, legal counsel, and public-sector organizations with expert-driven content on labor, employment, and human rights law.
CPD Partnership Expiry: April 16, 2027
Insight Investigations & Training
Insight Investigations & Training combines deep legal expertise with practical, real world insight to help organizations protect their workplaces while fostering respectful, legally compliant environments where employees can thrive. With years of experience as labour and employment lawyers, our team understands firsthand how effective workplace practices support operational success 
CPD Partnership Expiry: April 8, 2027
Norton Arts
Norton Arts provides professional development training focused on conflict management, emotional regulation, and workplace safety through practical, human-centered approaches. The A.S.P.I.R.E.™ program supports individuals and organizations in responding effectively to high-stress workplace interactions. 
CPD Partnership Expiry: April 8, 2027
Keystone Cohorts HR Consulting
Provides HR consulting on a variety of HR subjects and training and the mediation of Employment Law and Human Rights disputes. We are also the creators of Harris on Employment Law found at https://empl-law.com. 
CPD Partnership Expiry: March 4, 2027
Realize
Realize is the leading national organization promoting healthy aging, appropriate access to rehabilitation supports and social inclusion for people living with episodic disabilities. (Episodic disabilities are chronic conditions characterized by periods of wellness and illness that may vary in severity, length, and predictability from one person to another. Examples include disabilities related to HIV, long-COVID, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, diabetes, hepatitis C, chronic pain, some forms of cancer, mental illness, and other conditions). Our work fosters and strengthens partnerships across clinical, research, community, business, and policy domains and promotes social inclusion and financial security for people living with episodic disabilities through a network of employers, insurers, rehabilitation providers, community organizations, and government stakeholders - with a strong focus on employment 
CPD Partnership Expiry: February 25, 2027

Dalhousie University, Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development

t: 902-494-2526 e: openlearning@dal.ca

At the Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development, we offer more than 500 courses that can be taken individually or as part of a certificate. We are focused on offering courses that support you in that next step in your career by providing superior industry-standard learning experiences. You will receive one-on-one coaching from industry experts and come away with new tools and skills you can apply to your work from day one. 

* Only specific electives are pre-approved
Hill Advisory Services
Since 1990 Hill Advisory Services Inc. has been investigating cases of harassment, discrimination and workplace violence in industries across Canada.  We also provide training to human resource staff and internal investigators in the same safe, reliable and respectful techniques that we use to conduct fair, thorough and effective investigations. 
CPD Partnership Expiry: January 29, 2027
Legal Professionals Education Network
At Legal Professionals Education Network (LPEN), we are committed to empowering legal and HR professionals with top-tier continuing professional development (CPD) courses. Since our founding in 2019, we have become a trusted resource for immigration consultants, Ontario paralegals, and Canadian HR professionals who are eager to advance their careers with practical and innovative education. 
CPD Partnership Expiry: January 5, 2027
Moving the Human Spirit
e: susan@movingthehumanspirit.com
Moving the Human Spirit is a global leader in Trauma-Informed Education. In today’s rapidly changing workplace, Human Resource professionals encounter employees facing unprecedented levels of stress, trauma, and adversity. “Compassionate Leadership: Working with Trauma and Adversity” is a comprehensive course designed to equip HR professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand, support, and lead individuals who have experienced trauma, whether from personal, societal, or organizational sources. This course provides practical tools to help HR professionals foster a culture of resilience, empathy, and understanding within their organizations.  
CPD Partnership Expiry: January 2027
DisruptHR
Once in a while an event series is born that shakes things up, it makes you think differently, it leaves you inspired. That event is DisruptHR.

+10 speakers, 5 minutes each, and slides rotate every 15 seconds. Teach us something, but make it quick.

If you’re an HR professional, a CEO, a technologist, a community leader – and you’ve got something to say about talent, culture or technology – Disrupt is the place. 
 
CPD Partnership Expiry: January 2027
Canadian Diversity Initiative
e: admin@candiversity.com

The mission of the Canadian Diversity Initiative is to foster diversity and inclusion through education. We do this by making it easy for organizations to provide learner-appropriate DEI training to employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
More than 300 organizations across Canada use our DEI courses as part of their onboarding processes and more than 28,000 Canadians have completed one or more courses.

How to Reduce Unconscious Bias in Your Hiring Practices explores practical ways to increase workplace diversity by reducing unconscious bias at each stage of the hiring process. It includes downloadable resources including guides, checklists, and templates. Members get 10% off.

You can start training immediately and will be able to download a Certificate of Completion after successfully passing mandatory testing.            
CPD Partnership Expiry: January 2027
Work Wellness Institute
The Work Wellness Institute is committed to a core vision of turning research into practice, conducting and supporting global research, and mobilizing knowledge that positively impacts workplace health practices.            
  • Navigating Balance: Work, and the Realities of Chronic Health and Disability (CPD 1 hour)
  • Reclaiming Balance: Challenging the Work-Life Narrative and Prioritizing What Matters Most (CPD 1 hour)
  • Empowering Women From Burnout To Balance (CPD 1 hour)
  • Huddle-UP - Conflict Management Collaborative Learning Series (CPD 1.5 hours)
CPD Partnership Expiry: October, 2026
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
CCRW is a national not-for-profit organization with the mission to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of persons with disabilities. As innovators and agents of change, we build partnerships, develop skills, share knowledge and influence attitudes. 
CPD Partnership Expiry: May 23, 2026
Benard + Associates
t: 1.888.733.2226  
Founded in 2004, specializing in workplace disputes, Benard + Associates has steadfastly honed its focus on these crucial areas. This dedication has not only defined their niche but has also established them as a leading authority across Canada, renowned for delivering expert and practical investigation and mediation solutions, tailored to the diverse needs of their clients. 
CPD Partnership Expiry: May 20, 2026
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
t: 844.809.2698
e: continuinged@ifebp.org

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is a non-profit membership association dedicated to providing pensions and benefits-related education throughout Canada and the United States. Content is delivered through e-learning courses, face-to-face conferences and events, on-site education, research reports and online tools. The International Foundation also offers the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) designation, backed by academic partner Dalhousie University. 
University of Fredericton (UFred)
t: 1-877-454-6232
e: info@ufred.ca

The University of Fredericton (UFred) is a fully-online, degree-granting institution offering certificate, diploma and degree programs. Founded and based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, UFred takes exceptional pride in its offering of innovative, relevant online education that emphasizes leadership development and lifelong learning.  UFred offers a unique, completely online learning experience that supports the academic and professional goals of its constituents. Through approachable, friendly support and service, we are devoted to creating student success. 
Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS)
t: 778-421-0821
e: info@pcu-whs.ca

PCU-WHS has offered courses online since 2014, with highly experienced faculty from across Canada and around the world. It has the knowledge and experience to deliver courses using an online learning management system and technologies that enable students to complete their course work at a time and place most convenient for them, and to schedule the number of courses that works best for them. 
AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR) - Online Learning Platform

What skills do you need to increase your impact? Do you want to become data-driven? AIHR is the place to learn the skills you need to advance your career and remain relevant in the ever-changing digital HR landscape. AIHR and CPHR Nova Scotia have partnered on a special offer to enable CPHR Nova Scotia members to get ahead by learning the latest and most in-demand HR skills and future-proof your career in HR.
  • CPHR members can claim the discount here.