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Most Human Resources Professionals in Canada require Professional Development credits to maintain their professional designation. Browse courses that meet your requirements, or choose one of our course packages, specially curated to contain all the hours and credits you need, in one place. The courses on LearnFormula may be counted towards professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities. It is the student's responsibility to validate whether an activity is an eligible educational activity for their professional development requirements based on their own learning needs.
CPD Hours
10/ year, 60/ 3 years
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements
CPHR Alberta requires all designation holders to complete 60 CPD Hours within a rolling three-year cycle, with a minimum of 10 hours annually. CPD hours must be earned across at least two qualifying categories during each three-year period.
Qualifying categories include:
CPD logs must be submitted by December 31 each year. Failure to submit on time may result in late fees, and non-submission within 30 days of the deadline will result in revocation of the designation.
Accreditation & Course Eligibility
CPHR Alberta does not require CPD activities to be pre-approved. Activities that have not been pre-approved may still qualify if they support professional development and align with the CPHR Competency Framework.
Acceptable activities include ongoing learning (both formal and informal), seminars, workshops, conferences, leadership activities, volunteer roles, academic research or publications, mentoring, and significant work projects. Internal company procedure or process training is not eligible.
Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing
Members are expected to record CPD activities throughout the year and are encouraged to upload supporting documents when submitting their logs. Supporting documentation should confirm the date, number of hours, and description of the activity.
Documentation must be kept for one year after submission of the CPD log. Recommended records include:
CPHR Alberta randomly audits 3% of submitted CPD logs each year. Members can only be audited once every three years. If selected, they must provide documentation for all CPD activities listed. If insufficient evidence is provided, unsupported hours are removed from the log. If this results in fewer than 10 hours being supported for the year, members must provide further documentation or risk revocation of their designation.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with CPHR Alberta. For full information, please visit: https://irp.cdn-website.com/9db4fe4a/files/uploaded/CPD+Handbook+.pdf
CPD Hours
60 / 3 years (min. 10 annually)
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements
CPHR BC & Yukon requires all designation holders to complete 60 CPD Hours within a rolling three-year cycle, with a minimum of 10 hours annually.
Within each three-year cycle, CPD activities must link to a minimum of three competency areas of the CPHR Competency Framework. Competency areas include HR-specific domains such as Total Rewards, Learning and Development, Workforce Planning, HR Technology, Innovation, Organizational Change, Labour and Employee Relations, Health and Wellness, and Inclusion and Diversity, as well as general competencies such as Ethical Practice, Continuous Learning, Leadership, Business Acumen, and Communication.
The reporting system uses a rolling three-year cycle. For example, the period 2022–2024 rolls forward in 2024 to cover 2023–2025.
Accreditation & Course Eligibility
CPHR BC & Yukon does not require CPD activities to be pre-approved. Activities that have not been pre-approved may still qualify if they contribute to professional development and build competencies in the CPHR Framework.
Acceptable activities may include:
Internal company training on procedures or processes does not qualify for CPD hours.
Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing
Members must report CPD hours annually on a calendar-year basis, with submissions due by January 31 of the following year. New designation holders are not required to report CPD hours in the year they first become certified.
Members are responsible for tracking their CPD activities and retaining supporting documentation. Supporting documents may include:
CPHR BC & Yukon conducts random CPD audits, with up to 3% of filings audited annually. Members selected for audit must provide proof of their activities within 30 days. The audit process verifies the appropriateness and adequacy of CPD activities, and reviewers are bound by confidentiality agreements. Failure to provide adequate documentation may result in loss of the designation.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with CPHR BC & Yukon. For full information, please visit: https://cphrbc.ca/cphr-designation/i-am-a-cphr/#:~:text=CPD%20Standard-,CPHR%20BC%20%26%20Yukon's%20CPD%20Standard%20requires%20a%20minimum%20of%2010,31st%20of%20the%20following%20year.
CPD Hours
10/ year, 60/ 3 years
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements
CPHR Manitoba requires all designation holders to complete 60 CPD Hours within a rolling three-year cycle, with a minimum of 10 hours each year by May 31.
A minimum of 3 hours must specifically relate to ethics within each three-year cycle. Members are encouraged to plan for approximately 20 hours each year to remain ahead of the requirement.
The rolling cycle means that by May 31 of each year, members must have accumulated at least 60 hours over the past three years, with the oldest year dropping off as the new year begins. Failure to meet these requirements will result in revocation of the designation.
Accreditation & Course Eligibility
CPHR Manitoba does not require CPD activities to be pre-approved. Activities that have not been pre-approved may still qualify if they contribute to professional development and enhance a member’s abilities as an HR practitioner.
A wide range of activities may be eligible, including:
Sales-focused courses are not eligible for CPD credit.
Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing
Members must report CPD activities annually through the online portal as part of membership renewal. Each entry should correspond with the date the hours were earned.
Supporting documentation must be retained for five years and may include:
CPHR Manitoba audits approximately 3% of members annually. If selected, members must provide supporting documentation for all CPD hours earned in the previous three years within 30 days. The audit verifies compliance with the 60-hour requirement, the 10-hour annual minimum, and the three-hour ethics requirement. Failure to provide sufficient documentation can result in revocation of the CPHR designation.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with CPHR Manitoba. For full information, please visit: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.cphrmb.ca/resource/resmgr/cphr/CPD_Handbook_August_2024.pdf
CPD Hours
60 / 3 years (min. 10 annually)
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements
CPHR New Brunswick requires all designation holders to complete 60 CPD Hours within a rolling three-year cycle, with a minimum of 10 hours annually.
Members must also successfully complete the Ethics Exam once every three years.
CPD activities must link to a minimum of three competency areas of the CPHR Competency Framework. These include HR-specific areas such as Total Rewards, Learning and Development, Workforce Planning, HR Technology, Innovation, Organizational Change, Labour and Employee Relations, Health and Wellness, and Inclusion and Diversity, as well as general competencies such as Ethical Practice, Continuous Learning, Leadership, Business Acumen, and Communication.
Accreditation & Course Eligibility
CPHR NB does not require CPD activities to be pre-approved. Activities that have not been pre-approved may still qualify if they contribute to professional development and enhance a member’s abilities as an HR practitioner.
Acceptable CPD activities may include:
Internal company training on procedures or processes does not qualify for CPD hours.
Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing
Members must submit CPD hours annually on a calendar-year basis, with submissions due by January 31 of the following year. New designation holders are exempt from reporting CPD hours in the year they are certified.
Members are responsible for tracking their CPD activities and maintaining supporting documentation. Supporting documents may include:
CPHR NB conducts random audits, with up to 3% of CPD filings audited annually. Members selected for audit must provide supporting materials within 30 days. Supporting documentation must be retained for at least 36 months after the CPD activity. Failure to provide adequate documentation may result in loss of the designation.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with CPHR New Brunswick. For full information, please visit: https://cphrnb.ca/cphr/i-am-a-cphr/
CPD Hours
10/ year, 60/ 3 years
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements
CPHR Newfoundland & Labrador requires all designation holders to complete 60 CPD Hours within a rolling three-year cycle, with a minimum of 10 hours each year.
Members must also complete at least 3 hours of ethics training within each three-year period.
All CPD activities must link to a minimum of three competency areas from the CPHR Competency Framework, which includes Strategy, Professional Practice, Engagement, Workforce Planning and Talent Management, Labour and Employee Relations, Total Rewards, Learning and Development, Health, Wellness and Safe Workplace, Human Resources Metrics and Financial Management, Strategic and Systems Thinking, Professional and Ethical Practice, Critical Problem-Solving, Change Management, and Communication and Relationship Management.
CPD hours for each calendar year must be submitted by January 15 of the following year.
Accreditation & Course Eligibility
CPHR NL does not require CPD activities to be pre-approved. Activities that have not been pre-approved may still qualify if they contribute to professional development and strengthen the competencies of an HR practitioner.
Acceptable activities may include:
Internal company procedure or process training does not qualify.
Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing
Members must submit their CPD hours through the online reporting system by the annual January 15 deadline. Each activity must be entered separately, with the date of completion, number of hours, and sufficient information to demonstrate eligibility.
Supporting documentation must be retained for five years and may include:
CPHR NL randomly audits CPD submissions. If selected, members must provide supporting materials and a copy of their submitted log. Failure to provide adequate documentation may result in loss of the designation.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with CPHR Newfoundland & Labrador. For full information, please visit: https://cphrnl.ca/members/continuing-professional-development/
CPD Hours
60 / 3 years (min. 10 annually)
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements
CPHR Nova Scotia requires all designation holders to complete 60 CPD Hours within a rolling three-year cycle, with a minimum of 10 hours annually.
Within each three-year cycle, CPD activities must link to a minimum of three competency areas from the CPHR Competency Framework. These competencies cover both HR-specific areas (such as Total Rewards, Learning and Development, Workforce Planning, HR Technology, Organizational Change, Labour and Employee Relations, Health and Wellness, and Inclusion and Diversity) and general competencies (such as Ethical Practice, Continuous Learning, Leadership, Business Acumen, and Communication).
Members must also complete at least 3 hours of ethics training within each three-year period.
Accreditation & Course Eligibility
CPHR Nova Scotia does not require CPD activities to be pre-approved. Activities that have not been pre-approved may still qualify if they contribute to professional development and build competencies under the CPHR Framework.
Acceptable CPD activities may include:
Internal company training on procedures or processes does not qualify for CPD credit.
Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing
Members must submit CPD hours annually on a calendar-year basis, with submissions due by January 15 of the following year.
Each CPD activity must be listed separately with the completion date, hours earned, and sufficient detail to demonstrate eligibility. Activities spanning multiple years must be entered separately for each year.
Supporting documentation must be retained for five years and may include:
CPHR Nova Scotia randomly audits CPD submissions each year. Members selected for audit must provide supporting documents within 30 days. Failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in loss of the designation.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with CPHR Nova Scotia. For full information, please visit: https://cphrns.ca/page/CPD
CPD Hours
66.67/ 3 years
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements
The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) requires all designated members (CHRP, CHRL, CHRE) to complete 66.67 CPD Hours over a three-year cycle. The CPD cycle runs from June 1 to May 31, with logs due by May 31 in the year the cycle ends.
There is no annual minimum, but members are strongly encouraged to plan their activities annually to manage their learning effectively. CPD hours may be earned across multiple categories, including continuing education, leadership, instruction, significant work projects, and research or publication.
Eligible CPD categories include:
Accreditation & Course Eligibility
HRPA does not require CPD activities to be pre-approved. Activities that are not pre-approved may qualify if they further the member’s professional abilities as an HR practitioner.
A wide range of activities are acceptable, including seminars, workshops, mentoring, volunteering, teaching, research, publications, and significant HR projects. Social activities do not qualify for CPD credit.
Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing
Members are responsible for maintaining their CPD logs and submitting them every three years by May 31. The first CPD period begins on the date the designation is granted and may extend beyond three years to align with the triannual cycle.
Each year, HRPA audits approximately 3% of submitted logs. Members selected for audit will be required to provide documentation such as certificates, confirmation letters, or published materials. Failure to meet audit requirements can result in suspension. Members are advised to retain accurate records throughout the CPD cycle.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). For full information, please visit: https://www.hrpa.ca/designations/continuing-professional-development-requirement/
CPD Hours
60 / 3 years (min. 10 annually)
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements
CPHR Prince Edward Island requires all designation holders to complete 60 CPD Hours within a rolling three-year cycle, with a minimum of 10 hours annually.
Members must also complete at least 3 hours of ethics training within each three-year period, remain members in good standing, and adhere to the Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct.
CPD hours must be submitted annually by January 31 of the following year.
Accreditation & Course Eligibility
CPHR PEI does not require CPD activities to be pre-approved. Activities that have not been pre-approved may still qualify if they contribute to professional development and align with the CPHR Competency Framework.
Acceptable activities may include:
Activities must be linked to at least three competency areas of the CPHR Competency Framework. Internal company training on procedures or processes does not qualify.
Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing
Members must submit CPD hours online each year by January 31. Hours are taken at face value but may be subject to audit.
Supporting documentation must be retained and should demonstrate the hours, content, and completion of each activity. Documentation may include:
Members selected for audit must provide documentation within the required timeframe. Failure to do so may result in loss of the designation.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with CPHR Prince Edward Island. For full information, please visit: https://cphrpei.ca/maintaining-your-cphr/
CPD Hours
60 / 3 years
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements / Exigences
Members must complete 60 hours of training every 3 years, including 3 hours in ethics. The current cycle runs from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027. Hours may be taken with any provider, provided they align with the CHRA Skills Guide.
Les membres doivent compléter 60 heures de formation tous les 3 ans, dont 3 heures en éthique. La période actuelle couvre du 1 avril 2024 au 31 mars 2027. Les heures peuvent être suivies auprès de tout fournisseur, pourvu qu’elles soient liées au Guide des compétences de l’Ordre.
Reporting is due March 31 every 3 years via the member portal. Supporting documents must be retained and may be audited.
La déclaration est exigée le 31 mars tous les 3 ans via le portail des membres. Les documents justificatifs doivent être conservés et peuvent faire l’objet d’une vérification.
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For details / Pour plus d’informations: https://ordrecrha.org/crha-cria/obligations-professionnelles/formation-continue
CPD Hours
60 / 3 years (min. 10 annually)
Course Requirement
Verifiable
Requirements
CPHR Saskatchewan requires all designation holders to complete 60 CPD Hours within a rolling three-year cycle, with a minimum of 10 hours annually.
Within each three-year period, members must also complete at least 3 hours of ethics training.
The three-year period is always rolling and continuous. For example:
It is strongly recommended that members earn more than the minimum of 10 hours annually to ensure compliance in case hours are reallocated or not approved during an audit.
Accreditation & Course Eligibility
CPHR SK does not require CPD activities to be pre-approved. Activities that have not been pre-approved may still qualify if they contribute to professional development and align with the CPHR Competency Framework.
Acceptable CPD activities may include:
All CPD must be linked to at least three competency areas of the CPHR Competency Framework. Internal company training on procedures or processes does not qualify.
Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing
Members must report CPD hours annually on a calendar-year basis, with submissions due by December 31.
Supporting documentation should be retained for at least 18 months after submission and may include:
CPHR Saskatchewan randomly audits 3% of CPD submissions annually. Members selected for audit are notified by March 1 and must provide documentation to support their CPD log. Failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in hours being deleted from the system, which could bring the total below the required minimum.
LearnFormula is not affiliated with CPHR Saskatchewan. For full information, please visit: https://www.cphrsk.ca/page/CPDORS