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HR Professionals (CPHR)

CPD status: Mandatory ยท Reviewed 2026-08-02

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Osgoode Professional Development (York University)

A certificate program for HR professionals covering the legal framework and practical rules governing equity and diversity in Canadian workplaces, featuring panels with senior HR and DEI leaders.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidEthicsRegulatory

Workplace Privacy Law Certificate Course

Workplace Law Consulting Inc.

A certificate course for HR professionals and managers on understanding, applying, and managing Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws to ensure compliant handling and record-keeping of personal information.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidRegulatory

Employment Law

Queen's University โ€“ Arts and Science Online

An introductory course examining Canadian employment law principles including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, and Pay Equity Act, plus privacy and termination issues relevant to HR record-keeping and compliance.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidRegulatoryProfessional practice

Labour and Employment Law

Concordia University โ€“ Centre for Continuing Education

An online synchronous course covering the employment contracts, dispute/grievance resolution, and legal obligations that shape employer-employee relationships, helping HR practitioners adapt policies to comply with labour and employment law.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidRegulatoryProfessional practice

Preparing to Manage Human Resources

Coursera (University of Minnesota)

Explores alternative approaches to managing employees and provides a foundation in HR policies and practices, forming the introductory course of Minnesota's HR for People Managers specialization.

Direct course linkFree to auditProfessional practiceManagement

HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate

Coursera (HRCI)

A foundational program for HR professionals covering core human resources, people operations and human capital concepts, with audit access to course materials at no cost.

Direct course linkFree to auditProfessional practiceTechnical

Human Resources Management Essentials

Coursera (Johns Hopkins University)

Explores the role of HR in organizations, including HR policy and legal issues, conducting effective interviews, and making informed hiring and talent decisions.

Direct course linkFree to auditProfessional practiceRegulatory

Ethics for Human Resources Professionals

UCLA Extension

An online course that heightens HR professionals' awareness of ethical issues in their role, teaching practical techniques to develop and evaluate solutions while maintaining personal and organizational integrity.

Direct course linkPaidUS$425.00Ethics

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Cycle
Rolling 3-year cycle
Hours / credits
CPHR designation holders must complete continuing professional development over a rolling three-year cycle (commonly around 100 hours across the cycle), reported to their provincial association.
Ethics & professional responsibility
Professional-standards content counts toward CPD; the designation carries a code of ethics.
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