Qualifications & people skills
Qualifications for your people team
CIPD Training for Employers and Teams
Help your HR and learning and development professionals build the knowledge they need for their roles. Explore Levels 3, 5 and 7 with Bradfield and discuss a training plan that fits your team.
Levels 3, 5 & 7Development across career stages
HR & L&DQualifications for your people team
Group trainingDiscuss delivery around your business
Employer enquiriesRequest a team training proposal
Choose the right starting point
Compare CIPD qualifications for your team.
Different employees may need different levels. Match each person’s experience and responsibilities to an appropriate qualification, with guidance from Bradfield.
Foundation Certificate in People Practice
For employees entering HR or L&D and those working in support roles. Build practical knowledge across people practice.
Associate Diplomas
For practitioners developing broader responsibilities. Choose People Management or Organisational Learning & Development.
Advanced Diplomas
For experienced professionals developing strategic responsibilities. Choose Strategic People Management or Strategic Learning & Development.
Invest in your people team
Connect professional learning with business priorities.
Give your HR and L&D employees a structured development route that reflects the work they do and the capabilities your organisation needs.
Build shared knowledge
Develop a common understanding of people practice, with learning that employees can discuss and apply in their roles.
Develop specialist capability
Support employees as they deepen their knowledge of HR or learning and development, with a pathway suited to their responsibilities.
Prepare for broader responsibilities
Include qualifications in individual development plans and succession discussions. Agree practical opportunities to apply new knowledge at work.
Explore your delivery options
CIPD group training around your organisation.
Discuss team size, locations, working patterns and preferred dates with Bradfield. Delivery arrangements and availability will be confirmed in your proposal.
In-house training
Explore a dedicated group programme at your workplace. Ask about minimum group size, trainer availability, location requirements and any travel costs.
Online learning
Discuss online delivery for employees working across locations. Agree time zones, attendance expectations, learning resources and the support available.
Scheduled course places
For smaller teams or mixed qualification levels, ask about places on scheduled programmes. Each employee’s suitability and preferred intake can be considered separately.
From priorities to a training plan
How employer-sponsored CIPD training works.
Start with your team’s needs. Build a clear plan for enrolment, delivery and learning support before making a commitment.
01 · Discuss your priorities
Tell us about your organisation, employee roles, approximate learner numbers and the skills you want to develop.
02 · Assess learner suitability
Review employees’ experience, qualifications and study readiness to identify appropriate levels and specialist pathways.
03 · Agree the proposal
Confirm the delivery format, timetable, fees, payment arrangements, membership costs and responsibilities before enrolment.
04 · Plan support and review
Agree study time and manager support. Discuss available progress updates, learner privacy arrangements and opportunities to apply learning.
Make an informed decision
Know what your team training proposal includes.
Get the practical details your HR, learning and procurement teams need to assess the programme.
Clear costs and terms
Request an itemised quotation covering tuition, applicable taxes and any separate membership, assessment, resubmission or travel charges. Confirm invoicing and payment terms.
A realistic study commitment
Confirm teaching dates, expected independent study, assessment deadlines, completion periods and access to tutors and learning materials.
Flexibility with clear standards
Discuss scheduling and relevant workplace examples. CIPD qualification content and assessment requirements continue to apply; confirm what can be adapted for your group.
Work with Bradfield
Plan development with experienced training professionals.
Explore the people behind the learning and discuss the guidance available to your employees.
Meet the trainers
Review Bradfield’s trainer profiles and discuss the expertise relevant to your group. Explore our expert trainers ↗.
Support learners and managers
Ask about assignment guidance, tutor contact and how managers can help employees protect study time and apply their learning.
Consider your wider training needs
If your priority is a focused skills need, discuss a shorter programme alongside your qualification plans. Explore Bradfield short courses ↗.
Frequently asked questions
CIPD training for employers.
Can employees study at different CIPD levels?
Yes, a team development plan can consider different qualification levels and pathways. Bradfield will discuss each employee’s suitability and the available delivery arrangements.
What is the minimum group size?
Ask for the current minimum for your preferred delivery format and location. If you have a smaller team, discuss places on scheduled programmes.
Can training take place at our workplace?
Discuss an in-house programme with Bradfield. Availability, minimum group size, facilities, location and trainer travel arrangements must be confirmed in the proposal.
Can employees in different countries study together?
Discuss online group options, suitable time zones and attendance requirements. Bradfield will confirm whether the proposed arrangements are available for your team.
How much study time should employees allow?
The commitment varies by qualification, delivery format and individual experience. Request the teaching timetable, expected independent study and assessment schedule before enrolment.
What is included in the quotation?
Request a breakdown of tuition, learning resources and support, plus applicable taxes and any separate membership, assessment or travel costs. Confirm payment and cancellation terms in writing.
Can the programme be tailored to our business?
Discuss scheduling, delivery and relevant workplace examples. All learners must still meet the qualification’s learning outcomes and assessment requirements.
What progress information can employers receive?
Agree the available reporting arrangements before enrolment, including attendance or progress updates, who receives them and the relevant learner privacy permissions.
How do we request a team training proposal?
Use the enquiry form below to start a conversation. Be ready to discuss your organisation, approximate learner numbers, employee roles, locations and preferred timing.
Speak to Bradfield
Build your team’s CIPD training plan.
Tell us about your organisation and the development you have in mind. Our advisors will help you explore suitable qualifications and delivery options for your employees.
Discuss team size, roles, locations and preferred dates, then request a proposal with clear costs and study arrangements.
CIPD for Employers
Request a team training proposal.
Complete the enquiry form below to start a conversation with a Bradfield advisor.
Having trouble viewing the form? Open the enquiry form ↗
We’ll use your details to respond to your enquiry. Privacy Policy.