CIPD Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Practice (Level 7)
Who is the course for?
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the awarding body of this diploma, has modified and developed the range of HR Professional qualifications it awards. This followed an extensive period of consultation to ensure that the course is completely up-to-date and relevant to the HR practitioner.
This is a two year course, set at master’s level is designed to give an all-round grounding in the main skills and knowledge used by line managers and human resources practitioners when managing employees and dealing with the associated human resource management problems. The emphasis is on thinking strategically and how HR practice contributes to success of organisational practice
What will I study?
It is recognised that managing staff effectively is a key component of organisational success and thus a better informed and professional approach to managing staff is necessary. The course comprises 8 units.
Three units are undertaken in each year of the course and the remaining two: Investigating a Business Issue and Developing Skills for Business leadership span both years of the course. These units provide an underpinning level of knowledge and allow you to gain the skills necessary to be a competent HR professional.
Units studied
- CIPD specified Core units
- HRM in Context (Year 1)
- Leading, Managing and Developing People (Year 1)
- Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective (Starts in Week 1 of the course and spans both years)
- Developing Skills for Business Leadership. (Runs through both years of the course and includes longer study periods.)
Other compulsory units
- Learning and Talent Development. (Year 1)
- Managing Employment Relations (Year 2)
- Resourcing and Talent Management (Year 2)
- Employment Law (Year 2)
You will be assessed by a mixture of written assignments, reports and skills activities. The HRM in Practice and Leading and Managing People units are assessed via national examinations and nationally set assignments.
YEAR 1 – MODULES:
- Module 1: Leading, Managing and Developing People
- Module 2: HRM in Context
- Module 3: Designing, Delivering and Evaluating Learning and Development Provision
- Module 4: Developing Skills for Business Leadership
- Module 5: Investigating a Business Issue from a HR Perspective
YEAR 2 – MODULES:
- Module 1: Managing Employment Relations
- Module 2: Resourcing & Talent Management
- Module 3: Employment Law
- Module 4: Developing Skills for Business Leadership
- Module 5: Investigating a Business Issue from a HR Perspective
- Module 6: Project Supervision
You will be assessed by a mixture of written assignments, reports and skills activities. The HRM in Practice and Leading and Managing People units are assessed via national examinations and nationally set assignments.
How will the course be delivered?
- Module 1: Leading, Managing & Developing People
- Module 2: HRM in Context
- Module 3: Learning and Talent Development
- Module 4: Developing Skills for Business Leadership
- Module 5: Investigating a Business Issue from a HR Perspective
Course Entry Criteria
Entry Requirements: The normal entry requirements are an Honours degree or HND\C and you would normally be employed in a Human Resources Department or supervisory position. You will also need the support of your employer (or an equivalent) to be able to undertake the assessments, which have a work based element.
The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:
- More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
- 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
- 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
- 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
- Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost
All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.
What will I get at the end of the course?
Entry onto Year 2
What can I do next?
The course leader will advise as to the next stage dependent on your requirements as a manager.
How much does it cost?
Year 1 fees: £1,920.00 for the year
Year 2 fees to be confirmed towards the end of year 1
CIPD Fees:
You will be required to pay direct to the CIPD a joining and annual subscription fee (approx. £200) and the fees for the two national examinations in Year 1. Currently the fee, payable to CIPD in January 2011 is £60 per subject and this is reviewed by CIPD each year. In addition students are advised to put aside approximately £300 per year for text books
Course dates
Year 1 Dates: September 2013 – June 2014
Year 1 times: 1.00pm – 9.00pm
Contact us to place your details on our waiting list
To find out more…
Email The Training People at Blackburn College or call us on 01254 292500.
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Please note: Our courses are delivered on site at the main campus and/or off site at one of our dedicated Business Suites
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