CIPD Qualifications

Professional certification Human resources

1What it is

Graded British qualifications in human resources and learning and development, closer to academic study than to a single exam: courses and assessed assignments. Well regarded in organisations that follow the British school of people management.

2Who it suits

People working in HR, training and performance development.

3What it requires

These vary by level, and some levels require no prior experience.

4How it is earned

Study through an approved centre, assessed by assignments rather than one final exam.

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Granted by: CIPD
Usual length: Six months to eighteen months
Level: From beginner

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CIPD Qualifications

1What it is

2Who it suits

3What it requires

4How it is earned

Same field: Human resources