Fall Professional Development with CPHR Alberta

With the year quickly drawing to a close, ensure you get those CPD hours before it's too late!

We have many great opportunities to learn and grow with us throughout the next 3 months, from Certificate Programs, to Partner Webinar opportunities.

Check out what's upcoming below:

October PD:

October HR Roundtable
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Virtual - Complimentary for Members
CPD Hours: 1
The HR Virtual Roundtable is a monthly opportunity for CPHR Alberta members to connect with other members and discuss current and/or emerging HR topics.
In this structured conversation, participants will be split into smaller breakout groups, offering members quality time to discuss topic questions, network with one another, share ideas and perspectives, receive support, and inspiration.

Let's Start with the HR Department - Driving Growth Through Talent Management

Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Virtual - Complimentary for Members

CPD Hours: 1

This session dives into the transformative impact of talent management within the HR department. Discover how strategic acquisition and employee development empower HR to become a driving force for organizational success. It involves analyzing the current talent within the HR team, identifying the required gaps to achieve the business' goals, and optimizing the workforce.

Partner Webinar - Missing the Red Elephant in the Room: Why Most Workplace Mental Health Initiatives Will Continue to Fail

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Virtual - Complimentary for Members

CPD Hours: 1

Are your organization's mental health and general wellness initiatives falling short despite significant investment? You're not alone. Join us for this insightful presentation that looks at the core reasons for such failures that are regularly missed or ignored and what needs to be done to ensure effectiveness in your workplace mental health and general wellness initiatives.

Mental Health Skills Training: A 3-Day Certificate Program for HR Professionals

Head over to our PD Page to view all the different dates and times available for this program. Offered throughout October and November with morning and afternoon cohorts.

Virtual - Member $1,600 +GST | Non-member $1,850 +GST

CPD Hours: 21

The role of Human Resource Professionals within an organization continues to evolve and with it, a shifting perspective on the expectations placed on HR when it comes to workplace mental health. Not only that, but a muddiness in accountability and responsibility between HR and the Business might have increased tensions between yourself and the very partners you’re meant to be supporting.

Executive Compensation Certificate Program

Tuesday, October 22 2024 to Thursday, October 24, 2024

Virtual - Member $1,000 +GST | Non-Member $1,250 +GST

CPD Hours: 21

This certificate program combines live virtual instruction through Zoom with hands-on experiential learning through case studies, scenarios, group work/break out discussions and simulations.

Partner Webinar - Five ways HR careers are changing - and how you can manage yours

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual - Complimentary for Members

CPD Hours: 1

This talk dives into the current reality of HR careers, drawing from a global study of more than 3 million HR profiles, surveys with 350 HR professionals, and in-depth career stories of 10 senior HR leaders to explore 4 pressing questions.

The Trauma-Informed HR Professional

Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Virtual - Member $399 +GST | Non-Member $450 +GST

CPD Hours: 7

This Trauma-Informed HR Professional training is designed to empower HR professionals with the knowledge and tools to apply a trauma-informed lens in their work. Participants will explore the fundamental concepts of trauma-informed practices, including understanding what a trauma-informed lens is and recognizing the benefits of incorporating it into the workplace.

November PD:

November HR Roundtable
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual - Complimentary for Members
CPD Hours: 1
In this structured conversation, participants will be split into smaller breakout groups, offering members quality time to discuss topic questions, network with one another, share ideas and perspectives, receive support, and inspiration. It goes without saying that confidentiality and the willingness to share are key to the success of this event.

Enhancing your Organizational Culture Certificate of Completion - 3 Day Certificate Program
Tuesday, November 5, 6 & 7, 2024 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Virtual - Member $1,295 +GST | Non-Member $1,495 +GST
CPD Hours: 21
You can create a vibrant, profitable culture within your organization by learning how to enhance it. With our Enhancing Your Organizational Culture™ Certificate Program, you will learn the tools needed to boost morale and bring positive energy into the workplace. Learn strategies for increasing productivity and performance, solving problems quickly and easily, lowering employee attrition, raising profits and sales - not to mention reduce stress levels amongst employees!

Partner Webinar - Unlock Talent Intelligence with AI
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual - Complimentary for Members
CPD Hours: 1
Discover how AI can revolutionize talent management. Explore practical strategies to leverage AI for identifying and developing top talent, enhancing decision-making, and refining talent strategies.

Report Writing Workshop - Half Day PD
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 8:30am to 12:00pm
Virtual - Member $199 +GST | Non-Member $250 +GST
CPD Hours: 3.5
This half-day workshop will provide the overall purpose, right down to the details you need, to ensure your report withstands the highest level of scrutiny. You have conducted interviews of your Complainant, Respondent, and Witnesses, analyzed dozens of documents, assessed other evidence, and now you need to write a report.

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 8:30am to 10:30am
Virtual - Member $50 +GST | Non-Member $75 +GST
CPD Hours: 2
Organizational culture has a profound impact on the success or failure of any strategic initiative, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Despite substantial investments in DEI programs, many organizations struggle to drive meaningful and lasting change. This workshop will explore why culture is the key factor in determining the outcome of your DEI strategy, and provide a practical framework for aligning your culture with your DEI goals.

Interviewing Techniques Workshop - Full Day PD
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Virtual - Member $399 +GST | Non-Member $450 +GST
CPD Hours: 7
This workshop is the practical extension of the interviewing module in the Workplace Investigations Training Certificate program. A successful investigation interview requires planning, learned skills and tips, focus and excellent communication skills. This day is filled with mini-scenarios and practice opportunities.

Chapter Mingles

Stay tuned for Mingles in each chapter! More information to come soon.

December PD:

December HR Roundtable
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual - Complimentary for Members
CPD Hours: 1
In this structured conversation, participants will be split into smaller breakout groups, offering members quality time to discuss topic questions, network with one another, share ideas and perspectives, receive support, and inspiration. It goes without saying that confidentiality and the willingness to share are key to the success of this event.

Conducting Credibility Assessments Workshop - Full Day PD

Monday, December 9, 2024 from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Virtual - Member $399 +GST | Non-Member $450 +GST

CPD Hours: 7

This workshop is designed to build on the Credibility Assessments module identified in the Workplace Investigations Certificate workshop. Conducting credibility assessments is a critical analysis required when one person's version of events is different from another's and there is little corroborative evidence for either version - commonly known as he said/she said investigations.