You can become a CIPD qualified HR professional in just 8 months guaranteed.
With the CIPD Certificate in HR Practice (Formerly the CPP)

Call our friendly team now on 0161 975 7777 for more details.

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This programme is right for you if you are an aspiring or existing Human Resources Officer, Administrator or those of you just looking for a strong grounding in HR essentials.
 
REMEMBER: The CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP) was replaced with the CIPD Certificate in Human Resource Practice (CHRP) in January 2010 and is now the recommended foundation level CIPD Qualification for the HR profession.
 
PLEASE BEWARE:  There are still a few CIPD providers offering the outdated CPP qualification rather than this new CHRP qualification. Make sure you get the latest upgraded qualification for yourself.

Look at the top 10 benefits you get when you choose to study the CHRP with DPG:

  1. Only 9 workshop days spread over 8 months allows you to fit your work and personal commitments around your study, minimising your time out of the office. All the workshops are 9am to 5pm, so there are no evening or weekend sessions
  2. Your own personal CIPD Approved facilitator who is always available to support you face to face at workshops or by telephone and e-mail, throughout the programme. This dedicated support increases your chances of success.
  3. Core Text Books and an online resource site containing all the learning resources you need to support your study.
  4. No hidden costs. Unlike other providers the price includes all your materials and your certification fees.
  5. Nationwide coverage in top class venues with lunch and refreshments included. You also have the flexibility to visit any other venue if you need to.
  6. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development at Associate Level once you successfully complete the programme.
  7. No exams to sit, just assignments to complete throughout the programme, making the whole process more manageable and less stressful.
  8. Guaranteed Success or your money back. All we ask is you attend all the workshops and hand in your assignments in on time. We then guarantee to support, coach and mentor you until you meet the CIPD’s high standards. If you still don’t pass we will refund your course fee, no questions asked.
  9. Interest Free Instalments are available to Self-Funding delegates enabling you to spread the cost at no extra cost to you. (20% deposit payable at time of booking)
  10. DPG are one of the UK's leading CIPD Flexible Learning training providers and you can be certain we are dedicated to making you a success - Guaranteed.

Overview of Programme Content:

The CIPD Certificate in Human Resources Practice covers the following key areas:

  • Understanding organisations and the role of Human Resources
  • Developing yourself as an effective Human Resources practitioner
  • Recording, analysing and using Human Resources information
  • Supporting change in organisations
  • Developing coaching skills for the workplace
  • Resourcing talent
  • Supporting good practice in performance and reward management.

Format of the Programme:

This programme is delivered on a flexible learning basis that ensures you can balance your work and home life and includes:

  • Attendance at facilitated workshop events – typically just one day per month
  • Self study using dedicated hard copy and online learning materials
  • Completion of written and skills based assessments
  • Maintaining a record of continuous professional development (CPD)

How long does the programme take to complete?

The programme takes just 8 months to complete.


Where and when can I start the programme?

You can join the programme from Sept 2010 and choose from one of the following venues:

  • London Kensington 26th October 2010
  • Leeds 27th October 2010
  • London Euston 11th October 2010
  • Cambridge 16th September 2010
  • Warrington 21st October 2010
  • Birmingham 14th September 2010
  • Glasgow 20th October 2010
  • Bristol 18th October 2010
  • Nottingham 13th September 2010
  • Milton Keynes 4th September 2010

Please call the DPG team on 0161 975 7777 or email cipd@dpgplc.co.uk for the full programme dates.


Can the programme be delivered on an in-house basis?

Yes in-house tailored programmes are available for groups of 6 or more. Please contact the DPG team for further information. Call 0161 975 7777 and talk to one of our team about designing a programme around your exact organisational needs.

How much does the Programme cost?

The CHRP programme is great value and DPG are the only provider that guarantees you are successful or refunds your course fees. At  £2,490 plus VAT.

To find out more download a Certificate in Human Resource Practice information pack then contact us on 0161 975 7777 to arrange an initial discussion.

    This Programme is Fully Approved by the CIPD

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Testimonials

The NEW Certificate in L&D Practice Quality of the materials - "The participant packs are well produced and include a mix of theory and appropriate real-world examples to provide context for the subject in question. The way they are structured makes it easier to provide evidence for each unit in your responses and as such, they are much easier to complete than the more 'traditional' styles of assignments that I have had to produce on other qualifications" Quality of the tutor - "I've found Derek to be engaging and interesting with genuine experience and passion for learning and development. Derek demonstrates 'role model' behaviours throughout all the sessions which is really helpful to observe, especially given the nature of the qualification. I've already used several of the exercises Derek has used in the sessions to enhance my own delivery. I hoped this qualification would help put the 'spark' back into training and so far it's been a 'bonfire'!" What you are personally getting out of the programme - "So far its been great to meet other people in L & D and share experience. I've found both the managing change and coaching modules particularly engaging as I've been delivering workshops in these areas in my current job role and this has meant that I've been able to implement new ideas immediately into these sessions. Overall, this programme has given me renewed enthusiasm for training and the confidence to try new things and improve my skills"

Fabian Kenny, Talk Talk

“I have really enjoyed the last 8 months - it has provided a great basis for my new career and I have developed a new love for learning new skills and knowledge - which has spilled into other areas. I have been very impressed with the whole course - everything about it has been put together in such a way to keep us developing our knowledge, skills and abilities to analyse our own levels of learning. All of the DPG arrangements, paperwork and administration have also been high quality, and I have no hesitation in recommending DPG's CIPD Course to others (and indeed I already have). On a final note I have found your tuition, encouragement, challenge, and mentoring to be excellent, and I will very much miss attending the monthly training sessions”.

Dewi Hughes, Silverlock Training Ltd.

“I work with colleagues who are using a different provider for their CIPD qualification. They started in Feb 08 and will complete in Dec. I started in Mar 09 with DPG, and completed it on Oct 09! Not only that but with a much better result. The ongoing regular support and expertise to deliver this course make it really easy to get back into study”.

Faye Leighton, MOD.

“This is a brilliant course! The content is very relevant and up to date with different learning practises and I felt I learnt alot that I could now take into my workplace to help develop our department. I really enjoyed the fact that I could interact with peers working in training sectors in a wide variety of different industries. This made the content of the course just as useful as the course content itself.

Emma Dicken, Lavendon Access Services.

“I particularly liked the fact that the course is focussed on business needs and not a purely academic approach. This ensured that I learned skills and knowledge I could apply directly to my role, and which I'm confident will help to move our L&D function and the company forward”.

Branwen Jones, Millward Brown.

“Completing the CIPD programme with DPG was one of the best moves I've made with regard to personal development. Many Thanks”.

Andrew Brazier, Schering-Plough.

“The course supplied me with good knowledge on what training is and how is should be designed. It was very useful and it provided me with the confidence, the skills and the knowledge needed to become professional in what I do”.

Daniela Bultoc, University of Northampton.

The new Certificate in L&D Practice Quality of the materials - The participant packs are well produced and include a mix of theory and appropriate real-world examples to provide context for the subject in question. The way they are structured makes it easier to provide evidence for each unit in your responses and as such, they are much easier to complete than the more 'traditional' styles of assignments that I have had to produce on other qualifications. Quality of the tutor - I've found Derek to be engaging and interesting with genuine experience and passion for learning and development. Derek demonstrates 'role model' behaviours throughout all the sessions which is really helpful to observe, especially given the nature of the qualification. I've already used several of the exercises Derek has used in the sessions to enhance my own delivery. I hoped this qualification would help put the 'spark' back into training and so far it's been a 'bonfire'! What you are personally getting out of the programme - So far its been great to meet other people in L & D and share experience. I've found both the managing change and coaching modules particularly engaging as I've been delivering workshops in these areas in my current job role and this has meant that I've been able to implement new ideas immediately into these sessions. Overall, this programme has given me renewed enthusiasm for training and the confidence to try new things and improve my skills.

Fabian Kenny, SMC Trainer,Talk Talk Technology

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