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CIPD Courses & Qualifications

What is CIPD?



The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) acts as the professional body for the HR sector in the UK. They’ve been championing better work and personal development for more than 100 years and have more than 150,000 members worldwide.


A CIPD qualification is globally recognised and acts as a gateway to long-term career advancements within human resources. With a CIPD membership, you’ll gain exclusive access to the latest research and updates from the experts themselves.


CIPD courses, both in HR and L&D, are available at three levels, each with their own qualification:

- Level 3 (Foundation) — Equivalent to A-Levels

- Level 5 (Intermediate) — Equivalent to an Undergraduate degree

- Level 7 (Advanced) — Equivalent to a postgraduate degree


At DPG, we have a number of CIPD courses available, providing you with the support and resources you need to advance your career.



How long does it take to get a CIPD qualification?

  The length of time it takes to gain a CIPD qualification depends on several factors.

What to consider

Firstly, it depends on whether you study full time or part time. Secondly, it depends on the level – Level 3, 5 or 7. And thirdly, whether you go for a diploma, certificate or award.   There is a lot of flexibility about how and when you take your CIPD qualification and whatever option you take determines how long it will take. It has been designed so that it can fit around work, but whether you study full time or part time depends on your workload, any extra commitments or family demands and personal choice.

What to expect

However, you can expect to spend roughly five hours a week on individual study. Assuming that you’re studying for a CIPD Level 3 qualification, then expect it to take between 6-9 months. If it’s Level 5 you’re taking, then between 8-12 months. If it’s Level 7, then it will take roughly two years, although that does depend on how you choose to study and where you do it.

  • CIPD HR Courses & Qualifications
  • CIPD L&D Courses & Qualifications

CIPD HR Courses & Qualifications

CIPD Level 3 HR Practice - Certificate/Diploma

Our CIPD Level 3 course is ideal for you if you are:

  • New to Human Resources
  • An Existing HR Administrator/Officer looking to progress
  • Looking for expert advice along the way

CIPD Level 3 provides practical insights into key aspects of Human Resources, including HR principles, managing employee relations and talent acquisition.

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CIPD Level 5 HR Management - Certificate/Diploma

Our CIPD Level 5 course is ideal for you if you are:

  • An aspiring or existing HR Manager/Business Partner
  • Looking to further your knowledge of HR
  • Looking for the next step in your career

CIPD Level 5 allows you to learn the vital knowledge and skills to become an HR manager in today’s workplace. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of the function of Human Resources and be better prepared for the challenges you’ll face in the industry.

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CIPD Level 7 HR Management - Certificate/Diploma

Our CIPD Level 7 course is ideal if you are: 

  • Involved in implementing HR strategies and policies
  • Looking to Progress to a senior HR role
  • Looking to gain Chartered membership of the CIPD

With a CIPD Level 7 qualification, you’ll gain valuable insights into advanced HR areas, including people management and development, developing your leadership skills and creating detailed HR reports aimed at convincing key stakeholders to adopt changes to policy and procedure.

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CIPD L&D Courses & Qualifications

CIPD Level 3 in L&D - Certificate/Diploma

Our CIPD Level 3 in L&D course is ideal if you are: 

  • New to Learning & Development
  • An L&D Administrator/Officer looking to build a promising career
  • Looking for expert help and advice along the way

A CIPD Level 3 in L&D course provides a range of valuable insights into Learning & Development subjects. You’ll develop a competence for identifying development opportunities as well as creating and delivering effective L&D activities.

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CIPD Level 5 in L&D - Certificate/Diploma

Our CIPD Level 3 in L&D course is ideal if you are: 

  • An aspiring or existing L&D Manager or Business Partner
  • Looking to further your knowledge of L&D
  • Looking for the next step of your career

With this CIPD L&D course, you’ll acquire the skills you need to progress to a next-generation L&D Manager. Developing a greater understanding of L&D methodology, you’ll be better equipped to deal with any challenges you’ll face in the industry.

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CIPD Level 7 in HR Development - Certificate/Diploma

Our CIPD Level 7 in HR development course is ideal if you are:

  • Involved in implementing L&D strategies and policies
  • Looking to progress into a senior L&D role
  • Looking to gain Chartered membership of the CIPD

On this postgraduate programme, you’ll work closely with our expert facilitators who are experienced at working in HR at a strategic level. Use your current/previous employer as the basis for your case study, or choose to use DPG’s state-of-the-art virtual business as an immersive case study environment.

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