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Adviser Showcase: Felicity Edmead
We have asked Felicity Edmead, our Regional Consultant based in Kent, for her advice on achieving that all important CIPD qualification along with what she loves most about her job.
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CIPD Membership Structure
There are multiple levels of professional membership with the CIPD.Find about about the different types in this helpful article.
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How to Smash your Apprenticeship! Top Ten Tips by Andrea Moffat
The winner of Reed Learning’s first Best Apprenticeship Employer of the Year is leading tech retailer Currys for the all-inclusive approach to apprenticeships the organisation adopts across the business.
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Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Our VLE is used as the digital library for all learning assets providing a single robust, secure and integrated platform to access a personalised learning experience for our candidates. It can be used anytime, anywhere, on any device. The mobile-compatible interface and cross-browser compatibility means that our content is easily accessible around the globe.
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Which CIPD Level is Right for Me?
Which CIPD course you take depends on your experience and whether you want to specialise in HR or L&D. If you are new to the profession, start with the Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice (equivalent to A Levels). With some experience, take the Level 5 Associate Diploma (degree level), in People Management for HR or Organisational Learning & Development for L&D. For senior, strategic roles, choose the Level 7 Advanced Diploma (master’s level). This guide explains each level so you can choose with confidence.
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Aim high: progressing to senior HR and L&D roles
If you’re aiming for the top in the people profession and want to increase your strategic HR or L&D knowledge, then there are two brand-new postgraduate level qualifications from the CIPD to help your career reach new heights.
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Apprenticeship Checklist for Employers - HR Apprenticeships
We have put together a handy 10 point checklist to guide both you and your apprentice through the initial selection process and ensure your organisation makes the most of its Apprenticeship levy.
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