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A CIPD certification lets employers and recruiters know that your skills and industry knowledge are up-to-date and you understand your work.
If you have been in a people's profession for a while, you probably already know what CIPD is. However, if you are new to the world of HR and people development, you might not know this term at all. Let's first talk about what CIPD is before we get to the three stages of CIPD qualifications.
Short for 'Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, CIPD is an independent professional association for HR and L&D professionals in the UK and worldwide. For the last 100 years, CIPD has improved work and working life for those in HR and L&D roles by providing guidance and training. How do they do that? Through courses, qualifications, and memberships.
The CIPD's qualifications are the globally recognised professional standard for HR and L&D specialists working across private, public, and voluntary sectors. These qualifications cover:
It is the only HR or L&D professional body to be chartered and as one of the oldest HR associations worldwide, CIPD has over 160,000 members.
A CIPD qualification expands your knowledge and skills in various aspects of HR such as talent management, workforce planning, employment law and reward for performance. It also helps you in the following ways:
A CIPD certification lets employers and recruiters know that your skills and industry knowledge are up-to-date and you understand your work. It also helps you gain access to a wealth of research, insights and resources. For example policy reports, interactive tools, factsheets, and more.
CIPD courses, in both HR and L&D, are available at three levels:
The duration will depend on
There are CIPD qualifications available both part-time and full time and you can choose to take the courses online or at the dedicated CIPD training centres. You can even opt for a blended version of the two.
Here's more information on each level:
Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the entry-level qualification. On this level, you will get a solid grounding in HR and L&D. This level is typically for those who are new to the field or have little experience in Human Resources and are looking to start their career in HR or L&D.
CIPD Level 3 is a perfect fit for those new to the industry or an HR Officer/Administrators looking to advance their career. There are no formal entry requirements for this level. However, you must be over the age of 18.
Completion Time: On average, a CIPD Level 3 qualification will take between six and nine months, from your first day of study to complete your final assignment.
Course Content: You will have to complete these four core units successfully:
CIPD Accreditation/ Membership Attained: CIPD Foundation Membership
CIPD Level 3 qualifications are ideal for entry-level or operational roles like
For more information on the Foundation Certificate in People Practice, click here.
The level 5 qualification is equivalent to an undergraduate level of study. There are two CIPD qualifications at this level:
CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (HR)
CIPD Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development
This level is designed for HR/L&D executives with some experience in their industry. It is for professionals who are looking to progress in HR and L&D managerial roles. It will give you the knowledge and skills needed to take on leadership positions and get ahead in your career.
If you want to take the next step in your career or apply for mid-level positions, then CIPD Level 5 is ideal for you. It is also great for those who have studied at a degree level or have experience in related fields and switch to HR but wish to start at a higher level. Someone with a CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate can also study for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma qualification.
Completion Time: On average, a CIPD Level 5 qualification can take between 9 and 12 months to complete, from your first day of study to completing your final assignment.
Course Content: You will have to complete seven modules, including three core, three specialists, and one optional unit.
Core units:
Specialist units:
Elective unit with Bradfield:
CIPD Accreditation/ Membership Attained: If you qualify with a Level 5 Diploma, you'll become an Associate Member of the CIPD and be able to add Assoc. CIPD after your name.
CIPD Level 7 qualifications are designed for those with significant work experience in HR or L&D and the desire to progress towards strategic senior managerial roles. It is also ideal for HR consultants who work directly with clients.
The two CIPD qualifications at this level are:
CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management (HR)
CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning & Development
This course is ideal for those who have plenty of experience in HR senior-level management. It is for those who want to become CIPD Chartered Members. People who enrol for these qualifications have a CIPD Level 5 qualification, lots of HR experience or an HR degree.
Completion Time: On average, a CIPD Level 7 qualification takes approximately 18 months from your first day of study to completing your final assignment.
Course Content: You'll have to complete four core units, three specialist units and one optional unit.
Core unit:
Specialist unit:
Elective unit with Bradfield:
CIPD Accreditation/ Membership Attained: After completing your CIPD Level 7 Diploma and with the requisite professional experience, you could become a Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.
The subject: What do you wish you study - human resources or learning and development?
The level: Explore the levels to understand where you are in your career journey. You can take this five-minute quiz to guide you.
The method: Decide how you want to learn –
With a CIPD accreditation, you'll become more well-informed, capable, and employable in the people profession. If you've identified the level that best aligns with you, your work, and your future aspirations, you've already taken the first step in your CIPD journey.
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