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You’ve come to the right place. A CIPD qualification is the key to unlocking a ton of opportunities in HR, from promotions and raises to job offers with top companies.
We offer the full range of CIPD programmes across Level 3, 5 and 7, so whether you’re an established HR leader or a total newbie, we’re here to help you ace your career goals.
There are two ways you can study CIPD with us: either 100% online, or through a blended programme which combines online learning with expert-led workshops. Want to learn with your colleagues? All our programmes are available for group bookings of 6 people and over.
However you choose to study, you’ll have real people on hand to help. From your personal tutor to our award-winning DPG Community, we've got your back every step of the way.
Our CIPD Level 3 course is ideal for you if you are:
The CIPD Foundation Certificate will teach you the essential skills you need for entry-level HR and L&D roles, ranging from the employee lifecycle to recruitment and employment law. In short — everything you need to kickstart your career in People Practice, with no prior experience needed.
View Course DetailsOur CIPD Level 5 course is ideal for you if you are:
The CIPD Associate Diploma covers a wide range of evidence-based HR principles and practices, including talent management, workforce planning, employment law and reward. With a Level 5 qualification, you won’t just succeed in mid-level HR roles – you’ll stand out.
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Our CIPD Level 7 course is ideal if you are:
The CIPD Advanced Diploma will give you in-depth insights into senior HR topics such as business research, strategic resourcing and reward, and employment relations. If you want to become a respected HR leader, this course is for you.
View Course DetailsOur CIPD Level 3 course is ideal for you if you're:
The CIPD Foundation Certificate will teach you the essential skills you need for entry-level L&D and HR roles, ranging from ethics to data analytics, helping you kickstart your career in People Practice.
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Our CIPD Level 5 programme is right for you if you’re:
The CIPD Level 5 Diploma will give you a deep understanding of the L&D function, including performance-focused training, social learning, and evidence-based practice. In short – everything you need to become a next-generation L&D Manager.
View Course DetailsOur CIPD Level 7 course is ideal if you're:
The CIPD Advanced Diploma will give you the high-level skills you need to lead the L&D strategy in your organisation. Covering advanced topics like organisational design and development, leadership development, and designing learning to improve performance, this course will help you climb to the top of the career ladder.
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When you learn with us, you'll join thousands of ambitious students just like you.
A CIPD qualification is a certificate or diploma in people practice, people management or learning and development awarded by the governing body CIPD. CIPD qualifications are the easiest route to becoming a member of the CIPD and developing your credibility within the HR and L&D professions.
CIPD qualifications are highly valued by employers, as it gives them real confidence that they are recruiting qualified, highly capable talent. This is evident from the number of job adverts that state that applicants MUST have a CIPD qualification or be working towards one.
We give you a flexible amount of time to complete your course, so this will vary for each person.
On average, the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate takes around 7 to 9 months to complete.
The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma generally takes around 9 to 12 months to complete.
The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma usually takes between 18 to 24 months to complete.
At DPG we offer both 100% online and blended workshop-based CIPD programmes, so you can choose which format is best for you.
Our fully online programmes give you a truly flexible self-paced experience to help you fit the qualification around your lifestyle while still receiving the same exceptional quality as a traditional workshop-based qualification. You’ll learn through our innovative e-learning platform with interactive learning activities and resources as well as access to live webinars and the online DPG Community.
Our blended learning programmes offer a unique blend of virtual workshops, webinars, e-learning and community collaboration. The workshops are a totally immersive, interactive and collaborative learning experience delivered by a CIPD-approved tutor with a wealth of industry expertise. Throughout the workshop, you’ll receive expert subject and assessment guidance whilst having the opportunity to share best practice and network with your fellow learners.
Chat to our CIPD advisors to learn more about which option is right for you.
With DPG you’ll receive exceptional levels of support before, during and after your programme, and you’ll be assigned a tutor whose primary role is to ensure you are successful.
There is also 24/7 support available from the free online DPG Community where you can ask questions, find information and keep up-to-date with all the latest news in HR and learning and development.
You’ll complete written assignments for each module that you study, and submit them online to be marked by our assessors and moderated by CIPD.
With DPG you have the option to pay for your programme in full or take advantage of our flexible interest-free payment plans* so you can get qualified without breaking the bank. Speak to an advisor to find out more.
At DPG, we’re proud to share that of the 25,000 individuals to complete an HR, L&D or management course with us, 96% said they’d choose to use our services again.
We’ve been helping people develop their skills for 30 years. Our facilitators are specialists in their respective fields, giving you access to top professionals in HR and L&D. We provide unlimited support across all of our CIPD courses and are available for online support 24/7.
Give our friendly advisors a call. They'll tell you everything you need to know – no nonsense!
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