2024 PD Opportunities
See what we have planned for 2024!
Professional development is the key to keeping up with our ever-evolving world of work. 2023 brought many great opportunities for members to sharpen their skills, but we are even more excited for what is to come in 2024!
This coming year you can expect a combination of old and new offerings. We are excited to bring back the popular Workplace Investigations Certificate and HR Law Conference, as well as our regular HR Roundtables. You will see a variety of paid and complimentary offerings to fit your professional growth goals.
Events presented by CPHR Alberta will be available for registration through your member portal. Some partner and CPHR Canada PD will also be available, but registration will be held through a third party or partner site. If you are looking for full session descriptions on CPHR Alberta events, please visit our Professional Development
(PD) page.
Be sure to visit our PD page regularly for new events!
Check out what we will be available in Q1 of 2024.
January PD Sessions:
January 9 – 9:00am -10:00am MST – HR Roundtable
January 11 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm MST – Networking at Noon
– Unlock your workforce planning potential with WCB’s Training-on-the-job (TOJ) program - Training-on-the-job is a risk-free program that offers HR professionals a strategic advantage to bolster your workforce and improve your bottom line. In today’s challenging and dynamic environment, TOJ is a win-win for you and your new employee.
January 16, 17 & 18 – 8:30am – 4:30pm MST – Workplace Investigations 3-Day Certificate Program
– With Bob Stenhouse, Veritas Solutions
January 30 – 8:30am – 4:30pm – HR Mediation
– A Crucial Skill for the Successful Professional - In this session you will see first had the power of mediation in the workplace through a live demonstration, as part of this full day deep dive with experienced workplace mediator, Michelle Phaneuf. You will gain some practical skills to support employees in resolving difficult workplace issues.
February PD Sessions:
February 6 – 9:00am – 10:00am MST – HR Roundtable
February 8 - Bridging the Leadership Gap: Management Styles for Different Generations
- Join Teresa Smith Director of Human Insights HCM Strategic Advisory at UKG as she shares best practices to bridge the gap between generational leadership.
February 13 – 8:30am – 4:00pm – CPHR Alberta Hybrid HR Law Conference
- Join us for a full day of virtual learning on a variety of topics and case law presented by some of Alberta's top law firms.
February 21 12:00pm – 1:00pm – 11 HR Trends in 2024: Elevating Work
- In 2024, HR will elevate work. We see three fundamental shifts driving this transformation, fueling 11 defining HR trends.
February 27, 28 & 29 – 8:30am – 4:30pm MST – Workplace Investigations 3-Day Certificate Program
– With Bob Stenhouse, Veritas Solutions
March PD Sessions:
March 5 – 9:00am – 10:00am MST – HR Roundtable
March 5, 6 & 7 – 8:30am – 4:30pm – Mental Health Skills Training: 3-Day Certificate Program for HR Professionals
- This 3-day, cohort program will give you the knowledge and confidence to navigate conversations about mental health in the workplace, while also considering legal ðhical implications. We’ll also focus on compassionate leadership, energy management & burnout prevention for HR Professionals.
March 14 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Adding Body Inclusivity to your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
- Join us as we explore how body inclusivity shows up at work and utilize strategies for disrupting this (and other biases) in the workplace. This is an interactive no-shame, no-blame event for individuals at any stage of their DEI journey. Participants will co-create practical tools that they will be able to utilize and practice immediately.
March 26 – 8:30am – 10:30am – DEI Session - TBD
More is coming for February and March so stay tuned and watch our Professional Development page for registration details.
SAVE THE DATE: May PD Sessions
May 14 – 9:00am – 4:00pm – HR & Technology: A full day of learning
– Attend this full day of learning as experts discuss emerging trends in technologies like AI, Chat GBT, new HR Software, etc. that impact HR and our workplaces.
Workplace Investigation Certificate Program will be offered throughout the year:
April 9, 10 & 11
June 4, 5 & 6
October 8, 9 & 10
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