Learner Stories: Nehal Shah

Nehal completed her CIPD Level 5 Diploma in only nine months. Read her story below. 

I decided to enrol on a course with DPG because the chairman of Edwardian Hotels London asked me to move from my role as Financial Controller to HR as a Group HR Manager–Support Services as part of a restructuring of the HR team.

Upon recognising my experience in the company and the transferrable skills I have, I was tasked with rebuilding the HR processes within the company. This is where my love for HR started.

Unfortunately, however, I was made redundant due to the pandemic, but this made it a perfect opportunity to study towards my CIPD with DPG. As I was self-funded, they also offered interest-free payment plans that suited my budget.

DPG made me feel confident, as I was moving across from finance to HR, by giving me the correct and expert advice.

I had personal facilitators throughout this programme and found the support fantastic. The feedback for every assessment was detailed which gave more insight on how to improve in the modules that followed. Being that the Level 5 Diploma is a two-year course and I completed it in 9 months says it all.

The feedback for every assessment was detailed which gave more insight on how to improve in the modules that followed.

What I would say to anybody thinking of studying with DPG is that it's a no-brainer - choose DPG! There are no deadlines on the modules as long you finish the course within the given time frame.

It's flexible, the material is excellent, and the systems are user-friendly. I started applying for HR roles and have now secured one! I look forward to moving onwards and upwards as an HR professional.

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