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How Long Does It Take to Complete a CIPD Qualification?
How long does a CIPD qualification actually take? Discover realistic timelines for CIPD Level 3 and Level 5, along with factors affecting your completion and how to make the most of your study time.
What You Actually Learn on a CIPD Level 5 Course: A Practical Guide
What do you actually learn on CIPD Level 5? Learn everything about the core modules, specialist units, real skills gained, and what they mean for your HR career.
What Jobs Can You Get With A CIPD Qualification? Land Your Dream Job in 2026
Wondering what jobs you can get with CIPD qualifications?
Discover career opportunities available with CIPD Level 3 and CIPD Level 5, including roles, salaries, and progression paths.
Can You Get CIPD Qualified Without HR Experience? Here’s What You Need to Know
Get a clear idea about CIPD entry requirements, qualification levels, and how to start your HR career from scratch.
Is CIPD Level 5 Worth the Investment? Evaluate Your Career Benefits
Wondering if CIPD Level 5 is worth the investment?
Learn about the course, career advancement opportunities, and when you should (or shouldn’t) pursue it.
How To Choose The Right CIPD Provider In 2026: The Ultimate Guide For HR Professionals
We’ll be breaking down all the factors you need to consider before signing up with a provider and the ones you need to stay a mile away from.
Can You Upgrade from CIPD Level 3 to 5? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve recently just completed your CIPD Level 3 qualification and are wondering what you should do to advance in your career in 2026, then here’s everything you need to know:
How To Study Effectively For Your CIPD Qualification: 7 Top CIPD Study Tips for 2026
Whether you’re pursuing a CIPD Level 3, Level 5 or Level 7, these proven CIPD study tips will help you learn faster, retain more and pass the qualification.
How Much Does A CIPD Qualification Cost?
According to a survey by CIPD, people professionals with a CIPD earn on average 12% more than those without one.
To determine if this qualification is right for you, we’ve broken down the costs for each qualification, allowing you to decide if it’s worth your investment and time.
Top 5 HR Models Every CIPD Learner Should Know
If you’re working towards your CIPD qualification, you’ll quickly discover that success is more than just memorising the theory. Strong assignments demonstrate how theoretical HR models are used as tools to solve real workplace challenges.
What Every HR Candidate Needs On Their CV (Whether You Have a CIPD or Not)
Whether you’re a CIPD student, career changer, or experienced HR professional, this guide covers exactly what employers look for and how to make a winning CV for HR jobs to get noticed.
CIPD Level 3 vs Level 5: Which Qualification Should You Choose in 2026?
What Factors Does Choosing a CIPD Qualification Depend On?
You Don’t Need HR Experience to Start a CIPD Qualification
You Don’t Need HR Experience to Start a CIPD Qualification Credibility and recognition. Better job opportunities and a sharper competitive edge. Greater earning potential and professional growth. These are just
Are Workplace Perks Really Working? Rethinking Benefits That Backfire
Workplace perks are like the cherry on top of your job offer—enticing, shiny, and meant to seal the deal. Unlimited vacation, nap rooms, free snacks, and team-building events are all
CIPD to focus on ‘skills and productivity’
CIPD has just launched a “Focus on Workplace Skills and Productivity”, and as you can imagine, HRC Online couldn’t be more excited. In their recent push for a more high-skilled
Carewashing is Real. How do Human Resource Advisors and Managers Avoid the Trap?
Carewashing is the newest word in Human Resources. Want proof? In the US, only 20% of employees believe their bosses genuinely care about their wellbeing? And if you think it’s
Understanding David Rock: Grab a SCARF and don’t be VAPID
IN HR, there are certain theories and systems that are essential to doing a good job, growing your reputation, and if studying; passing assessments. Last month we talked about Charles
Wait! Why completing your qualification BEFORE you apply for a job could give you a better chance.
Now, before we try to convince you, know this, we are providing only one side of the argument, and there is nothing wrong with applying whilst studying if it’s the
How much should I earn when I complete a Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD course with HRC Online?
People throw around the benefits of qualifications all the time, and let us tell you, it’s all true. Doing more, being more, helping more. That’s what a qualification, whether it’s
Will Labour Phone Its Most Useful Friend for The Employment Bill?
When coming up with something new, we like to get the thoughts and opinions of experts, friends and colleagues. Labour, it seems, will do the same with their new Employment
New Pilot Scheme Gives Two Days of Consultancy to Small and Medium Businesses
Here at HRC, we love free things that do something awesome. So hearing that CIPD had collaborated with the Behavioural Insights Team to launch a new pilot scheme that provides
CIPD Reminded Everyone About Not Using AI, Our Courses Are Built So You Don’t Have To.
CIPD has done something amazing. In their latest update to the centres who deliver their qualifications, this includes HRC Online, they have clarified that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Organisational Structures: The Handy Guide to Charles Handy
If you’re learning about people management, at some point you will come across the great Irish philosopher and innovator of organisational theory, Charles Handy. He is probably best known for
Go Digital! How online learning gets you the same qualification.
At HRC, we are completely digital. And our assessment based learning means you learn the knowledge to answer the questions, and this method is quicker, more effective and gets you
We Use Study Mentors, Here’s Why You Should Care.
The biggest challenge we hear when discussing online-only learning is ‘loneliness’ and ‘lack of interaction’, and for most online courses, that’s the case. But since the very beginning, HRC has
CIPD centres have a choice to reduce the amount of feedback learners get, but HRC isn’t – Here’s why.
The Power of Detailed Feedback When Studying a CIPD Qualification As you can imagine, numerous studies have shown that good quality feedback is a core part of a learner’s journey
10 Reasons You SHOULD Work in HR
Here are 10 reasons you SHOULD work in HR! There are a lot of posts about the struggles, trials, tribulations and issues, so I wanted to do a post to
Studying With HRC Online
Understanding Our Approach to CIPD Study Choosing the right study provider for online courses can take a lot of time and effort. Everyone seems to offer the same services at
Mastering the CIPD Qualification: Essential Study Tips
Essential CIPD Study Tips With Stats This article is based on a recent video series created by our founder, James Dean, in which he shares some of his main tips
Convince Your Company to Fund Your Professional Qualification
Getting Company Funding For Study Embarking on a journey to advance your HR career involves strategic planning, and enrolling in CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) courses for Human
LET’S TALK HR! – Workplace Culture
LET’S TALK HR! – Workplace Culture Enhancing Workplace Culture: A Deep Dive for HR Professionals and Business Leaders Join us in our upcoming episode of “LET’S TALK HR!” where we
Your Guide to CIPD Course Success
Conquering Study Nerves Taking on a new qualification from CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) can be a thrilling yet nerve-wracking experience. Whether you are jumping in at Level
Working from home and it’s impact on sick days
Let’s Talk HR! – Sick Leave Did you know that, on average, UK employees took 4.1 sick days per year in 2020? And during the pandemic, remote workers accounted for
What is: Porter’s Five Forces
Analysing Competitive Forces Within an Industry Porter’s Five Forces Model is a strategic framework developed by Michael Porter to analyze the competitive forces within an industry. It helps organizations understand
Lewin’s Change Management Model
Understanding and Managing Organisational Change Kurt Lewin’s Change Management Model is a well-known framework for understanding and managing organizational change. It consists of three key stages: Unfreeze, Change, and Refreeze.
Do you know about the CIPD Trust?
Kateryna’s CIPD Funding Story In today’s world, it may seem like there are limited chances for personal development and education. Therefore, we would like to share Kateryna’s story. Kateryna is
Feedback is Essential
None of that 💩 sandwich malarky Feedback needs to be more than just complaining about what you do not like. Well, learners on the HRC Online qualification have been nailing
HRC Online Founder Named in HR Most Influential 2023
James Dean named on HR Most Influential 2023 Here is James’ experience and reflections on being named in the HR Most Influential list 2023: In May 2023, I received a
Understanding CIPD Levels 3, 5 & 7
CIPD Level 3, 5 and 7 Selecting the appropriate CIPD qualification may initially seem daunting, given the differences between Levels 3, 5, and 7. It is important to understand which
Study with a ‘NEW’ company? You should choose someone more ESTABLISHED.
HRC Online are a ‘NEW’ company you should study with someone more ESTABLISHED. So let’s talk about what NEW really means. Innovation and Advancement 🚀 Creation of content that is focused
British Training Awards – Finalist 2023
British Training Awards – Finalist 2023 We are delighted to announce that we’ve been named a Finalist in the British Training Awards 2023. With a range of categories, including ‘Training
Train to Retain
One common concern is what if we invest in employee training and they leave? But what if we don’t invest and they stay? Instead, why not create a training contract
Using AI in your study
Should you use a AI writer? Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many industries, including the field of writing. AI writing tools are becoming increasingly popular as a means to improve
HRC Online – Annual Review 2023
Annual review – 2023 Here are the results of our annual student survey. Overall Rating for HRC Online: 9.2/10 This is good, and our target is to stay above nine
Quiet Quitting & Negative Labels
https://hrcoursesonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/quiet-quitting.mp4 This week we have talked a lot about quiet quitting and negative labels. James shared a story about his wife dealing with a family sickness. Instead of giving her a
Moooo-ve that grade up! (Study Tips)
Chewing gum can improve your study success As strange as it may sound, chewing gum while studying could actually improve your memory and concentration. Yes, you read that right –
Global Sick Leave Stats
Have you ever pulled a sickie? Here are some amazing stats about how sick leave is treated across the world. The average number of sick days taken per worker in
Understand Your Command
Answering the command verb is key to study success One of the most significant errors we see when people are studying is missing the command verb, and in this example,
The Benefits Of The Future
Would these benefits make you change employer? As we continue to evolve and innovate in the world of work, it’s important to consider what benefits will be most valuable to
The Almighty Subheading
How to use Subheadings! Subheadings are important for organising written content and making it easier for readers to understand and engage with. Some of the benefits of using subheadings include
5 Simple yet Effective Ways to Boost Employee Wellness
Boost Your Employee Wellness When it comes to keeping our employees happy and healthy, it’s important to remember that wellness is not just about physical health, but also mental and
Study Tips: Create a Study Schedule
Create a study plan that works for you Transform your study struggles into success by creating a personalised study schedule that works for you. Are you tired of feeling frazzled
Employee Reward Tips For 2023
Five critical elements for Employee Reward in 2023 As an HR professional, creating and managing an effective rewards program is a crucial aspect of your role and is an important
Another step towards equality in football
Another step towards equality in football In December 1921, the FA banned women from playing and using football league pitches and facilities. ‘Complaints having been made as to football being
LET’S TALK HR! – Employee Voice
Your voice matters! The greatest teams value everyone’s voice equally. It doesn’t matter if you are 18 or 80. You have a view and perception that may be critical in
LET’S TALK HR! – Change
In this episode of LET’S TALK HR! we take on the small topic of change by talking about models such as: Lewin’s change management model The McKinsey 7-S model Kotter’s
LET’S TALK HR! – Changing Labour Market
Was the great resignation the biggest bluff in candidate history to get hybrid working embedded within working lives? In this episode of LET’S TALK HR!, guests covering three continents talk
LET’S TALK HR! – Investing in Wellbeing
LETS TALK HR is part of HRC Online’s dynamic content strategy. We know the world moves at a thousand miles an hour, and HR professionals need to think about ever-evolving
Introducing HRC Online
Here we are a new CIPD provider of qualifications. Our CIPD L5 course is all about you, so before we enrol any students, we will be holding an open beta
It’s okay to fail sometimes
Nobody is perfect, and you have to learn to laugh at yourself. This is why we decided to post the many, many multiple failed attempts by our Founder and MD,
How organisation reward needs to change
As part of the CIPD L5 module, reward for performance and contribution, James Dean, Managing Director & Founder of HRC Online and Expert Tutor Kavita Brown discuss how reward needs
Five reasons you should invest in your staff development
We have all heard the saying – ‘The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.’ It’s a difficult
Some amazing and quite frankly ‘off the wall’ ideas to help you study
Studying! I am not sure if there is anyone in the world who loves it as much as everyone at HRC Online does. But not everyone is as crazy about