Are you ready to take the next step toward earning the CPHR designation?

The NKE is coming this November. Join us for an information session on the CPHR National Knowledge Exam.

Time to level up: Get Ready to Apply for your full CPHR Designation!

Are you ready to take the next step toward earning your full CPHR designation? Join us for this informative session designed specifically for CPHR Candidates. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the application process, including what to expect, how to prepare, and common pitfalls to avoid.

We'll walk you through the Validation of Experience application requirements and share practical tips on how to successfully articulate your professional experience to demonstrate your readiness for the full designation. Whether you're just starting to think about applying or are preparing your submission now, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Step-by-step overview of the Validation of Experience application process

• Insight into what reviewers are looking for

• Guidance on how to effectively present your experience and achievements

• Answers to your questions 

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare yourself for success and take the next big step in your professional HR journey!

 

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Apply coaching skills to HR conversations and leadership interactions
• Structure powerful questions that unlock insight and drive accountability
• Support performance, engagement and change through a coach approach
• Build a coaching culture that multiplies impact across your organization

PROGRAM DETAILS

Format: Virtual Online Delivery
Structure: 3 Modules × 3 Hours Each
Dates: September 15, 22 & 29, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Atlantic)
Capacity: Maximum 24 Participants
Offering: Inaugural Cohort — Fall 2026

CPD COMPETENCY AREAS

• Communication, Conflict Resolution & Relationship
• Management
• Learning and Development
• Engagement
• Change Management & Cultural Transformation
• Professional and Ethical Practice

MODULE HIGHLIGHTS

Module 1 · September 15, 2026
Using Coaching to Lead & Activate — Introduction to the coaching framework and two core skills.

Module 2 · September 22, 2026
Evoke & Generate — Structuring coaching sessions and powerful questions that unlock insight.

Module 3 · September 29, 2026
Declare & Launch — Action planning, accountability, and integrating the coach approach into daily HR practice

This session is designed specifically for HR professionals and it includes:

• A dynamic presentation of the realities and common pitfalls faced by HR professionals in conflict situations
• A practical case study to encourage reflection and experimentation with an intervention approach
• The introduction of a simple, structured framework (in five steps) to provide clear guidance for managers and staff
• An exploration of intervention styles based on Insights profiles, to gain a better understanding of one’s natural style and blind spots
• Practical tools that you can put into practice immediately

The format is experiential: participants will be encouraged to reflect, discuss and practice in small groups. The aim is for everyone to leave with a clearer understanding of their role and the tools at their disposal in a conflict situation.

CPHR 2026 National Ethics Course

Navigating Change: Ethical responsibilities in the Digital Age

IMPORTANT:

• This is required for CPHRs that have their Ethics course due in 2026.
• The course is active only for CPHRs due in 2026.
• Your email address must already be registered in order to get started.
• Deadline to complete is January 31st, 2027.

Registrations are now open!

Join HR professionals from across Atlantic Canada for three days of connection, insight, and forward-thinking conversations shaping the future of work.

The 2026 CPHR Atlantic HR Conference will bring together leaders, practitioners, and emerging voices in HR for engaging keynote sessions, practical breakout learning, meaningful networking, and an unforgettable Atlantic experience.

Hosted by CPHR/CRHA New Brunswick, this flagship regional event will spotlight innovation, leadership, workforce transformation, and the evolving role of HR as a strategic partner.

All details, speakers, and registration information are now available.
We look forward to welcoming you to Saint John, NB!