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Chartered Professionals in Human Resources
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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.
CPHR Nova Scotia’s CPD Pre-approved Programs
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. Program:
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. Program:
t: 782.640.9157 The Association of Industry Sector Councils represents the interests of 32,000 small and medium-sized businesses and 370,000 workers and their families, all over the province. Program:
HR Forward Webinar Series - February - June 2025
Champion Change Agency Champion Change Agency is a leading human and organizational performance consulting firm dedicated to cultivating high-performance individuals and teams with over 35 years of experience in developing impactful programs that enhance mental, physical, and emotional resilience. This comprehensive approach leads to improved team performance, higher employee retention, increased creativity and innovation, and stronger collaboration across organizations. The Champion Women's Program is a cornerstone offering designed for women leaders and emerging leaders. This 6-week online program focuses on developing internal leadership resilience skills, enhancing self-confidence, and cultivating a Champion Mindset. Program:
At TEAM Work Cooperative, we’ve helped people secure and maintain employment for over 25 years. Our client’s best interests are at the core of everything we do. We're a one-stop shop for both the job seeker and the employer. Programs:
Moving the Human Spirit 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. Programs: Compassionate Leadership: working with trauma and adversity (CPD 18.0)
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. Programs:
Canadian Diversity Initiative 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. 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.
Programs:
How to Reduce Unconscious Bias in Your Hiring Practices (CPD 3.5)
Lancaster House
Lancaster House Publishing is a leader in providing thoroughly researched information on labour, employment, and human rights law. Our mandate is to serve the needs of employees, employers, professional organizations, unions, management, and labour and employment law practitioners. Programs: Atlantic Labour Law Conference and Pre-Conference Workshop May 20-21, 2025
Since 1994, more than 55,000 people have attended our workshops to learn new approaches to resolve conflicts, negotiate better deals, communicate more effectively and improve their ability to coach others. We also conduct practical skills-based customized programs in these areas for organizations, associations and governments. All of our instructors act as negotiators, negotiation consultants, mediators, workplace consultants and coaches and they bring this real-life experience and expertise to their teaching. The Stitt Feld Handy Group is affiliated with the University of Windsor Law School, and graduates of all our multi-day public workshops and online courses receive a certificate from the University of Windsor Law School.
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. Programs/Courses: Certificate in Building Positive Workplace Cultures * Strategic Public Communications: Building Impact & Influence * Only specific electives are pre-approved
Naburva Business Solutions Inc. is an Alberta based management consulting company that provides expert solutions in the areas of HR & talent management, project management, business & strategy analysis, and process improvement. We are also well-respected training & certification providers in HR project management and lean six sigma. Our programs are trusted by professionals from top-performing Canadian and international companies and are approved by Canadian professional standards associations. We are committed to providing high-quality services to our individual learners and corporate clients and establishing our reputation as top-notch service provider in Canada. Programs: Professional in HR Project Management (PHRPM) Training & Certification Program
PowerUP Leadership PowerUp Leadership was founded with a vision of cultivating more Inspired Leadership in our workplaces. They specialize in coaching Emerging Leaders and New People Managers to set goals, increase their capabilities in communication, relationship building, conflict resolution, and self care and stress management. When you get leadership right, your organization becomes a talent magnet. Many of their clients are professional services firms and technology firms. How to Design & Launch an Impactful Leadership Coaching Program
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans 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. Programs: Fundamentals in Group Benefits & Fundamentals in Retirement Plans
University of Fredericton (UFred) 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. Programs:
Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) 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. Program: Disability Management Practitioner Certificate Program
5D Corporate Teaching and Learning Centre As a leader in workplace teaching and learning for over 23 years (formerly AWENS), 5D distinguishes itself as an innovative and creative teaching and learning centre. We take pride in having established an adult education professional teaching standard through the implementation of the internationally recognized Instructional Skills Network program. In addition, 5D ensures within the context of the programs they deliver, a cultural responsive teaching and learning environment is created for today’s diverse workplace classrooms settings. Programs: Cultural Responsive Teaching Practices
Realize
Realize is the leading national organization fostering positive change for people living with episodic disabilities (disabilities that fluctuate in severity and duration like those associated with Long COVID, HIV, diabetes, MS, lupus, arthritis, mental health challenges, some forms of cancer and other conditions). Our work promotes social inclusion and financial security for people living with episodic disabilities (with a strong focus on employment) through a network of employers, insurers, rehabilitation professionals, community organizations, and government stakeholders. Our online courses are designed to help HR professionals, business owners, managers, and administrators successfully navigate issues related to episodic disability in the workplace.
Programs: An Introduction to Episodic Disabilities (CPD 4 hrs) Accommodating Workplaces: Episodic Disabilities and Leading Practices at Work (CPD 3 hrs) Understanding and Supporting Employees with Episodic Disabilities (CPD 3 hrs) Working with an Episodic Disability in the Context of COVID-19 (CPD 2 hrs) Changing Jobs with an Episodic Disability in the Context of COVID-19 (CPD 2 hrs) 2025 Annual National Summit on Episodic Disability and Employment (March 19 and 20, 2025) (CPD 6 hrs)
Hill Advisory Services
Since 1990 Hill Advisory Services Inc. has been investigating cases of harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and workplace violence in industries Canada-wide. 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.
Harassment Investigation Level One and Two
Dallas Mercer Consulting
Founded in 2002, Dallas Mercer Consulting Inc. (DMC) supports hundreds of employers across Canada by managing their workers’ compensation and sick leave claims. DMC functions as a virtual or on-site disability management department for employers and can address all workers’ compensation and sick leave management needs in both official languages. Programs:
BrightHR BrightHR is a leading HR and Health & Safety software service that is transforming people management for 6,500+ clients across Canada. In addition to award-winning HR and Health & Safety software, BrightHR helps businesses stay compliant and save time and money by offering: an extensive library of 400+ documents / policies, on-demand HR & Health & Safety advice by local experts, a range of e-learning courses, a free marketplace to advertise your business or use discount offers, plus much more. Programs: Equality, diversity & inclusion awareness
EHN Canada Brig EHN Canada is the nation's largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians. Programs: Mental Health Connect: Educating Leaders and Managers in Mental Health |
Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Nova Scotia
84 Chain Lake Drive, Suite 103 / Halifax, NS / B3S 1A2
Telephone: 902-446-3660
Toll Free: 1-888-678-3805
Fax: 902-446-3677
