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CIPD Learner Stories: John Airnes

John got a new role as an area manager after completing his CIPD Level 7. Read his story:

I wasn’t sure who to progress with to start with and emailed three or four organisations who ran the course I was looking for. The timely and friendly manner in which DPG responded to all my questions made me see them as head and shoulders above any of the other organisations.

Once I saw the structure of the qualification, the details of the course and their affiliation with CIPD themselves, it was a no-brainer.

At the time I was an operations manager at one of MAT’s Academies, who had increasingly become more and more involved with HR and saw it as an area I wanted to progress into. I was advised by a member of our National HR team to look into gaining my CIPD Level 7 Diploma.

After studying this qualification with DPG, I’m now the area manager in the North East of the country overseeing nine academies, which was the ultimate goal. It also allowed me to share knowledge and best practices with colleagues in similar roles.

If you are seeking to gain a CIPD qualification, whether it be Level 3, Level 5 or Level 7, I would encourage you to contact DPG – I’m that confident that once you make contact yourselves it wouldn’t even take any encouragement from me! 

The structure of the course is excellent, issuing resources & access to online forums, with plenty of time and guidance before an assessment, and tutor support throughout. 

I’ve managed to complete the course whilst working full time and having a 14-month-old baby at home too – so my best tip would be to remember that time management is crucial! 

What I would say is paramount is making the most of your time with the facilitator if you take on a blended course as well, asking them questions and gaining knowledge, as they truly are the experts.

 

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