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CPDM Part 2
Building Effective Absence and Disability Programs
This course provides the strategic framework for effective disability and absence management in today’s workplace. You’ll examine the roles, responsibilities, and collaboration points across HR, claims, legal, and operations, while learning to implement integrated practices that align with compliance, cost control, and employee experience.
$549
Includes everything
Interactive reading, video, assessments and exams
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Flexible Schedule
6 weeks at 3 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Career Advancement
Boost your career with a professional credential
About
Outcomes
Details
Enrollment
Building Effective Absence and Disability Programs
- Certificate of completion
- 18 hours
Prerequisites: CPDM1 – (CPDM1 is the first course in the CPDM certification series)
Course Format: Online, self-paced learning with interactive modules and real-world case studies
Duration: Approximately 18 hours to complete
Modules: 10 comprehensive lessons, each with assessments to reinforce learning
Final Exam: Required to pass the course and earn the CPDM2 credit toward certification
Who Should Enroll:
HR professionals
Leave and benefits administrators
Claims managers
Occupational health and risk management specialists
Certificate: Completion of CPDM2 earns a certificate and credit toward the Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) certification
Continuing Education Credits: Eligible for 17.75 hours of SHRM and HRCI credit
Course outcomes
After completing CPDM Part 2, you’ll:
Apply foundational knowledge to solve real-world disability and absence challenges
Measure the financial and operational impact of absenteeism with data-driven tools
Design integrated programs that align benefits, compliance, and return-to-work strategies
Leverage analytics to identify trends and improve program effectiveness
Build strong business cases to secure leadership buy-in and support cross-functional change
What you'll learn
In CPDM2, you’ll build on your foundational knowledge by applying core concepts to real-world disability and absence management challenges, with a focus on strategy, compliance, and coordination:
Strategies for managing different types of absences, including incidental, intermittent, and extended leave
How to match benefits to specific injuries, illnesses, and job types
Best practices for absence tracking, leave coordination, and policy development
How to use data to analyze absence trends and measure program impact
Stakeholder roles in successful program execution, from HR to legal to operations
Tools to reduce direct and indirect costs of employee absence
How to identify compliance risks and streamline multi-department processes
The impact of workplace politics—and how to gain leadership buy-in for change
What's included
Your enrollment includes:
Interactive Learning Platform
Track your progress, revisit lessons, and download study materials anytime.Comprehensive Course Handbook
Covers history, benefits, employment laws, disability types, leave programs, litigation, and more.Glossary of Key Terms
Quick-reference guide to commonly used disability, leave, and workers’ comp terminology.Real-World Case Scenarios
Apply course concepts through examples based on everyday workplace challenges.Practical Charts and Tables
Includes disability ratings, benefit amounts, claim timelines, and other helpful references.Supplemental Forms and Resources
Access downloadable forms, checklists, reimbursement charts, and provider directories.
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What our students have to say
The information was well organized and easy to understand. The interactive learning activities along the way were a great way to keep the reader engaged and remember the material as the course progressed.
Bianca O
The class is great for HR or disability professionals
Teresa E
CPDM course curriculum has been outstanding. As an HR professional, I found the office hours and weekly discussions extremely helpful. Not often do you find a group of like-minded professionals, learning and openly sharing their IDAM experiences. Having this hour together weekly has helped me not but also be aware of trends and best practices
Taryn Johnson-Kline
SHRM-CP, TARYN M. CONSULTING
I learned a great deal from this course not only about IDAM processes but also about working together with a diverse team with different personalities and work styles located across difference timezones.
Melissa S
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