CPHR Ethics | CPD Requirement | Canada
Ethics and Professional Responsibility for HR Professionals
A three-hour ethics CPD course for Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) — meeting the mandatory ethics requirement within the 60-hour rolling three-year CPD cycle. Choose your own provider. Certificate issued immediately on completion.
✓3.0 CPD hours — ethics category — counts toward your CPHR 60-hour rolling requirement
✓Meets the mandatory three-hour ethics requirement for all CPHR designees
✓Third-party providers accepted — choose your own provider across all provinces
✓Fully online and self-paced — complete on any device
✓Certificate issued immediately — keep it in case of audit
✓Instant access — start immediately after purchase
Every 3 yrs
Requirement cycle
Who this is for
Chartered Professionals in Human Resources across Canada
This course is designed for CPHR designees who need to meet the mandatory three-hour ethics requirement within their 60-hour rolling three-year CPD cycle. CPHR Canada requires all designees to complete a minimum of three hours of ethics training in each rolling three-year period — this course fulfils that requirement in full.
Applicable to all provincial CPHR associations — BC & Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Atlantic, and Quebec.
ℹ You can choose your own provider
CPHR Canada requires the three-hour ethics requirement but designees can choose their own provider. This course is designed to meet the CPHR ethics CPD requirement. Add your completed hours to your CPD log and keep your certificate of completion in case you are selected for an audit. Audit records must be retained for five years.
What’s covered
Ethics for HR professionals — practical and applied
The course covers the core ethics topics relevant to HR practice — grounded in real scenarios HR professionals face, not just awareness of rules. Content goes beyond definitions to cover application, dilemmas, and decision making.
Ethical frameworks and decision making
Understanding how to identify ethical issues in HR practice and apply structured ethical decision-making frameworks to real situations — including competing obligations, grey areas, and situations without clear rules.
Professional integrity and confidentiality
Your obligations as an HR professional around confidentiality, data privacy, and the ethical handling of sensitive employee information — including when confidentiality obligations conflict with other duties.
Conflict of interest
Identifying actual and perceived conflicts of interest in HR roles — including dual obligations to employers and employees, vendor relationships, hiring decisions, and performance management situations.
Fairness, equity, and ethical leadership
Applying principles of fairness and equity in HR decisions — hiring, compensation, discipline, and accommodation — and the ethical responsibilities of HR professionals in shaping workplace culture and leadership.
Whistleblowing and reporting obligations
When and how to escalate ethical concerns — understanding your obligations when you become aware of workplace misconduct, illegal activity, or violations of professional standards, and how to navigate those situations ethically.
Ethics in the digital workplace
Ethical responsibilities in an evolving digital workplace — including AI in HR processes, employee monitoring, data collection, and the ethical implications of technology in hiring and performance management.
⚠ Please read before purchasing
This course is designed to meet the CPHR mandatory ethics CPD requirement. It is your responsibility to confirm the course meets your provincial association’s requirements before logging the hours. If you are unsure, contact us before purchasing. This product is final sale — ethics courses are not covered by our exam prep money-back guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does this course satisfy the CPHR mandatory ethics requirement?
This course is designed to meet the CPHR mandatory three-hour ethics requirement. CPHR Canada requires all designees to complete three hours of ethics CPD in each rolling three-year period and allows designees to choose their own provider. It is your responsibility to confirm the course meets your specific provincial association’s requirements before logging the hours.
How many CPD hours does this course provide?
3.0 CPD hours in the ethics category — meeting the full three-hour mandatory ethics requirement for CPHR designees in a single course.
Is this suitable for all provincial CPHR associations?
The ethics requirement is set by CPHR Canada and applies to all provincial associations — BC & Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Atlantic, and Quebec. Third-party providers are accepted across all provincial associations. Confirm with your provincial association if you have specific questions.
How do I log these hours in my CPD record?
Log in to your provincial CPHR member portal and add 3.0 hours under the ethics category in your CPD log. Keep your certificate of completion in case you are selected for a CPD audit. Audit records must be retained for five years.
How often do I need to complete this ethics requirement?
Once every rolling three-year period. The three hours must be completed within each three-year CPD cycle. We update our ethics course content regularly — return each cycle for a current version.
Can I start immediately after purchase?
Yes. You receive instant access to the course immediately after purchase. Complete it on any internet-connected device at your own pace.
