Which CIPD Course is Right for You?

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CIPD Human Resources

Explore Your CIPD Course Options

There are five CIPD qualifications available for your to choose from, each designed to support you at different stages of your HR or L&D career.

At CIPD Level 3, you'll find a foundation qualification that covers both HR and L&D, making it ideal if you're just starting out in the people profession.

At CIPD Level 5, you can choose between a dedicated HR or L&D qualification to deepen your professional expertise. And if you're ready to take things to a strategic level, there are two advanced qualifications at CIPD Level 7: one focused on HR and the other on L&D.

Learn more about each qualification below and find the right path for your career journey.

CIPD Level 3

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Our CIPD Level 3 course is ideal for you if you are:

  • New to the People Profession
  • An existing HR Administrator/Officer looking to progress
  • Looking for expert advice along the way

The CIPD Foundation Certificate provides practical insights into key areas in people practice including core behaviours for people professionals, essentials of people practice and principles of analytics. In short — everything you need to kickstart your career in People Practice.

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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Our CIPD Level 5 course is ideal for you if you are:

  • An aspiring or existing HR Manager/Business Partner
  • Looking to further your knowledge of the People Profession
  • Looking for the next step in your career

The CIPD Associate Diploma provides valuable insights into key areas in people management including organisational performance, evidence-based practice, talent management and employment law, fostering a deep level of understanding and application.

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CIPD Level 5
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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development

This programme is right for you if you’re:

  • An aspiring or existing L&D Manager/Business Partner
  • Looking to further your knowledge of L&D
  • Looking for the next step in your career

The CIPD Level 5 Diploma will give you the knowledge and skills to be a next-generation L&D Manager. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the L&D function, including performance-focused learning, self-directed and social learning, and evidence-based practice.

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CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management

Our CIPD Level 7 course is ideal if you are:

  • Involved in implementing HR strategies and policies
  • Currently in, or looking to progress to, a senior HR role
  • Looking to gain Chartered membership of the CIPD

The CIPD Advanced Diploma provides in-depth insights into advanced areas of strategic people management including business research, strategic resourcing and reward, and employment law, giving you the high-level skills you need to succeed in senior roles.

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CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning & Development

This programme is right for you if you’re:

  • Involved in implementing L&D strategies and policies
  • Currently in, or looking to progress to, a senior L&D role
  • Looking to gain Chartered membership of the CIPD

The CIPD Advanced Diploma gives you the high-level skills and capabilities 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.

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