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Course overview
The Level 5 Payroll Management Diploma will provide individuals with the combination of skills needed to elevate their career towards the management and leadership of payroll within their business.
While studying, learners will master critical thinking, problem solving, and project management, alongside the technical payroll knowledge required to lead this vital business function confidently.
The qualification promotes independent learning and investigation in context with realistic workplace situations, empowering individuals to evolve along with this rapidly changing industry and showcase how crucial payroll is within any organisation.
Graduates of the Payroll Management Diploma are eligible for Full membership of the CIPP.
Students who have completed the course also take a significant step towards meeting the criteria for Chartered membership.
- 20 CPD points
Fees
- Course fee: £3,395 + VAT*
- Assessment resit fee: £75 + VAT*
- Assessment retake fee: £150 + VAT* (for third attempts at assessment only)
- Course deferral fee: £150 + VAT*
The price includes:
- All course content, revision material and first attempt assessments
- Online interactive provision through IPP Education’s online learning platform
- Allocation of a tutor to support you through your studies
- Tutor delivered live online sessions (sessions will be recorded for reflection)
- Peer-to-peer interactive sessions.
*Prices valid until 30 June and reviewed annually.
What you'll learn
On completion, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills required to independently oversee complex UK payrolls, addressing non-routine complex circumstances by weighing different approaches and defining the best practice methods.
It will also enable you to critically evaluate, plan and implement operational strategies, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks and organisational policies.
This combination of skills will assist you in successfully taking the next step, boosting your career and profile within the industry.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 64 weeks
Entry requirements
Applicants are advised to read this section carefully. By enrolling on this qualification, you are confirming that you meet the required criteria.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over and must hold an active membership of Associate Student level or above with the CIPP for the duration of their study. If you are an Affiliate member or are a non-member, please contact membership@cipp.org.uk to join without incurring the registration fee.
This level 5 qualification follows on from the IPPE’s Payroll Specialist Certificate (PSC), and it is expected that applicants are currently working, or have recently worked, in a payroll environment or in a profession linked to the payroll function, such as Accountancy, Finance, or Human Resources.
Entry will be possible through:
- IPPE’s Payroll Specialist Certificate (PSC) (completed within the last 2 years)
- Another equivalent level 4 payroll qualification (or higher)
- Experience: Candidates are required to hold relevant industry experience prior to enrolment. We recommend that if you have not completed IPPE’s Payroll Specialist Certificate, you ensure you have working knowledge of the content. If there are gaps in your knowledge or you require a refresh, maybe Payroll Quick Learn can help.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their experience aligns with program requirements and to provide verifiable documentation on request at the time of booking.
If you have any questions, please contact enquiries@cipp.org.uk
Language
All students must possess sufficient English language proficiency to fully understand and interpret both spoken and written English. This is an essential requirement for undertaking this qualification.
Students must be able to:
- Comprehend verbal instructions and discussions
- Read and understand written materials and documentation
- Communicate effectively in English throughout the course
The Institute reserves the right to reject applications that do not meet the entry requirements.
Pathways
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Assessment
Assessments will include professional reports, case study analysis examinations with scenario-based questions, questions and answers and project report submissions.
Who's it for?
This qualification provides both technical and soft skills suitable for those who currently work within the payroll industry. If you have undertaken IPPE’s Payroll Specialist Certificate (PSC) within the last two years or have substantial payroll experience, then this qualification is ideal for you.
Whether an aspiring or current Payroll Manager, processing in-house or outsourced payroll or working within payroll software development, this qualification offers the breadth of knowledge and skills to enhance your career.
This Level 5 diploma, coupled with the L4 PSC and/or relevant experience, is a perfect alternative to the recently discontinued Foundation Degree in Payroll Management.
This qualification is also suitable for HR or Finance professionals who hold responsibility for active management or oversight of their organisation’s payroll function.
Delivery
Online Delivery
This online qualification is delivered through IPPE’s online learning platform, providing learners with more flexibility. Learners will work through interactive study material with activities and forum participation, conduct independent research and case study analysis. All content is workplace relevant and will challenge learners to develop solutions to realistic scenarios. The qualification is assessed at each unit with practical assessments suitable for each unit’s content.
Successful completion of this qualification demonstrates a level of confidence and a broader understanding of the complexities of leading a real-life payroll department.
Subjects
- Understanding management styles and their application
- Managing workloads and staff competencies
- Effective communication for multiple audiences
- Problem solving and managing complex employee issues
- Employee resourcing and task allocation
- Performance management and professional development
- Developing and implementing payroll compliance frameworks
- Compliance reporting and audit preparation
- Risk management in payroll, including Cybersecurity and business continuity planning
- Future-proofing payroll operations through technology, business intelligence tools and continuous improvement models. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies to optimise and future-proof efficiencies of the payroll function.
- Data management, reporting and data analytics in payroll
- Employment contracts and contractual clauses related to payroll
- Complexities of leave entitlement and how sickness, parental, and unpaid leave interact to remain compliant
- Documenting overpayments and the legal framework for recovery
- Payroll record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with HMRC
- Types of terminations and payroll implications
- Post-Employment Notice Pay (PENP) and complex termination packages
- Communication, stakeholder management, and policy development
- Reward theory and legislation
- Comprehending reward and remuneration strategies
- Evaluating and communicating benefits
- Employee benefits and compliance
- Benefit tax implications
- Managing changes to benefits schemes
- Understanding business needs and payroll project planning
- Resource planning and allocation for payroll projects
- Detailed project implementation planning
- Managing payroll transitions
- Researching and evaluating system options based on organisational requirements
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Post-project evaluation reports and presentations
- Continuous improvement procedures
About CIPP
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is the Chartered Institute for payroll, pensions and reward professionals in the UK. With more than 9,500 individuals benefitting from the CIPP's membership benefits and CIPP-approved qualifications and training, the Institute is dedicated to raising the profile of payroll in businesses across the UK.
IPP Education Ltd (IPPE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the CIPP. IPPE is an education and training provider specialising in payroll, pensions and reward, that develops, delivers, assesses, and awards its products to the relevant industry standard.
Why choose IPPE?
- All content is developed in liaison with employers and industry leads within payroll, pensions and reward.
- All of IPPE’s products are CIPP-approved for quality and legislative compliance.
- Our training courses are delivered by professionals active within the payroll, pensions or reward industries.
- Our end-point assessments are conducted by qualified assessors active within the payroll industry.
- Our qualifications are delivered and assessed by qualified tutors active within the payroll, pensions or reward industries.
