Talent Development Coach & Director
17 September 2019 - 2 min read
The Level 5 HR Management programme really helped me to develop a bigger picture and strategic thinking in the world of HR. I also found that I could apply all of the learning in reality. Everyone I have met at DPG has been genuinely interested in seeing me grow and develop. It also doesn’t just stop when you finish the qualification. I have stayed in touch with several people who I met and I still take advantage of the social media networks and DPG community forums.
I was recommended DPG by a colleague at the time. I explored a few other provider options, but I was drawn to the flexible and blended approach to learning that DPG offered. The mix of workshops, e-lessons, links to external resources, group calls and assessments worked perfectly for my style. DPG also stood out because of the people that I spoke to – relaxed and informal, but offered really professional advice on the right path for me to take.
After about 12 years of working in senior learning and development roles in large organisations, I was pretty experienced in that area. I wanted to challenge myself and build my knowledge and skills further in a more generalist capacity.
At that time I was in a Senior Consultant role in the People and Organisational Development Team at Caterpillar. The role gave me a great opportunity to diversify from a purely training focused role. I focused more on wider performance management strategies, engagement initiatives, recruitment and selection and wider HR.
A natural qualification would have been to undertake one of the L&D focused qualifications, but with a great opportunity to apply the learning, I decided to go for the more generalist CIPD Level 5 HR Management qualification to deepen my knowledge in HR. This also presented a bit more of a challenge and stretch for me.
The programme really helped me to develop a bigger picture and strategic thinking in the world of HR, not just L&D. I also found that I could apply all of the learning in reality. After leaving Caterpillar, I held senior learning and development roles in Hotel Chocolat and Ted Baker and then made the move into interim assignments at Travis Perkins and Weetabix.
In March 2006 I created ‘INSPIRE-IGNITE’ Coaching and Training. It enabled me to realise my passion and curiosity for people and seeing them grow and develop. I aim to INSPIRE passion and IGNITE action to help individuals, teams and organisations to achieve more!
I’d say do it! Everyone I have met at DPG has been genuinely interested in seeing me grow and develop. It also doesn’t just stop when you finish the qualification. I have stayed in touch with several people who I met and I still take advantage of the DPG social media networks and community forums.
I’d also say just to get in touch with the DPG team for a chat. They will offer you some really practical advice that will help you to choose what is best for you and your development.
Our CIPD Level 5 course is ideal for you if you are:
The CIPD Associate Diploma provides valuable insights into key areas in people management including organisational performance, evidence-based practice, talent management and employment law, fostering a deep level of understanding and application.
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