Course overview
Building on your existing knowledge, you’ll get a sound understanding of how HR fits into achieving strategic objectives and how data can be used to improve performance.
This Diploma, as with all of CIPD’s updated qualifications, is based on the CIPD Profession Map, launched in November 2018. It defines the knowledge, behaviours and inherent values underpinning today’s people profession.
Job outcomes
- HR Analyst/Advisor
- HR Business Partner
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Awards
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Duration study load
- Typically 11 months
Entry requirements
This is a course for experienced HR professionals, so you will need previous formal qualifications to get started.
- An existing Foundation qualification (or equivalent) is essential; alternatively, relevant work experience can be considered
- You must be over the age of 18 or have a third-party payee for any financial agreement
- You must have a solid grasp of the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent if English is not your first language)
- You must have access to a computer or other internet-enabled device and a reliable internet connection, plus basic computer skills
- To receive the Diploma qualification, you need to be registered with the CIPD
Course features
- We are one of the CIPD’s approved providers of online learning: With CIPD’s expertise in HR and L&D, we’re equipped to help you achieve your qualification.
- Award-winning learning: A course should be more than a textbook – learn from videos, infographics, interactive quizzes, and more all developed with experts straight from CIPD.
- Great teaching. Guaranteed: We believe who you learn with makes all the difference; that’s why we hand-pick the best tutors who are available to support you whenever you need them.
- Study anytime, anywhere: Fit studying into your busy day with bite-sized activities built for mobile. And structured milestones to help you learn at your own pace while remaining on track.
Assessment
Your qualification is achieved by continuous assessment. At the end of each unit, you will have an assessment to complete. Your assignment is graded by your tutor and you receive personalised feedback. There are different types of assessment tailored to the content of the unit.
Upon completion of this course, you will receive a CIPD Diploma in People Management.
Who's it for?
This course is aimed at those with some HR experience looking to develop to management level.
Delivery
No one likes having to pay a surprise bill. That’s why we include everything we can in the cost of your course:
- 24-hour access to your online campus
- Regular online live classes with your tutor and classmates
- Dedicated tutor and community team to support you throughout the course
The only additional cost is your CIPD membership, which you pay directly to the CIPD.
Subjects
You’ll learn about…
- The connections between organisational structure and strategy.
- Organisational priorities, how to interpret theories and what drives change.
- How to build diversity and inclusion.
- How people practice connects and supports wider strategies.
You’ll learn about…
- The methods re-applied to diagnose challenges and opportunities.
- Critical thinking and how different ethical perspectives can influence decisions.
- The benefits and risks of solutions for improving people practice issues.
- How to measure the impact people practice makes to organisations.
You’ll learn about…
- How to champion inclusive and collaborative strategies.
- How to design and evaluate solutions for positive working relationships.
- How the role of a people professional is evolving.
- How to assess your own strengths, weaknesses and development areas.
You’ll learn about…
- How to develop practices aimed at supporting better working lives.
- How to differentiate between employee involvement and participation.
- Emerging trends in conflict, mediation and arbitration.
- Performance, disciplinary and grievance matters.
- Employment law and the types of employee representation.
You’ll learn about…
- Labour market trends and their significance for workforce planning.
- The impact of a changing labour market on resourcing decisions.
- Supporting succession and contingency planning.
- Turnover and retention trends, and how organisations build talent pools.
- The importance of managing contractual arrangements and onboarding.
You’ll learn about…
- The principles of reward and how policies and practices are implemented.
- How people and organisational performance impacts approaches to reward. • How data can be gathered and measured and used in benchmarking.
- Developing reward packages and the legislative requirements that impact them.
- The role of people practice in supporting managers to make reward judgements.
You’ll learn about…
- The purpose of employment regulation and the way it’s enforced.
- The role played by the tribunal and courts in enforcing employment law.
- How the main principles of discrimination law.
- How to manage recruitment lawfully, and about managing employment rights.
You’ll learn about…
- The impact, risks and challenges of technological development.
- Creating engaging digital learning content and the systems for delivering learning.
- The skills required to facilitate online learning, including your development plan.
About Avado
At Avado, we’re passionate about creating inspiring learning that has a lasting impact
We deliver engaging online learning to individuals and businesses. Our flexible, accessible programmes allow anyone, anywhere to become professionally qualified and further their career.
Avado is reinventing professional learning with our digital-first approach. By combining expert tutors, award-winning learning design and inspiring content, we have become the UK’s leading online professional education provider for both professionals and businesses.
