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CIPD Level 3
Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Ideal if you are entering HR or L&D, changing careers or formalising your early professional experience.
- No previous HR experience required
- Build practical HR and L&D knowledge
- Four assessment-based units
- 100% online with unlimited 1-to-1 support
CIPD Level 5 – HR
Associate Diploma in People Management
Designed for HR professionals ready to progress into adviser, business partner or management roles.
- Develop practical and strategic HR skills
- Build on your existing workplace experience
- Seven assessment-based units
- 100% online with unlimited 1-to-1 support
CIPD Level 5 – L&D
Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development
Designed for professionals who want to develop, manage and improve learning within organisations.
- Strengthen your learning-design expertise
- Develop evidence-led L&D solutions
- Seven assessment-based units
- 100% online with unlimited 1-to-1 support
CIPD Level 7
Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management
Advanced study for experienced professionals preparing for senior HR leadership, consultancy or director-level roles.
- Develop strategic people leadership expertise
- Apply research to complex organisational issues
- Designed for experienced HR professionals
- 100% online with unlimited 1-to-1 support
*Express prices assume completion within the minimum payment term. Additional monthly payments apply until you pass. See the individual course page for full pricing and terms.