CIPD Advanced Certificate / Diploma in Human Resource Management (Flexible Learning)
Who are these programmes aimed at?
The Advanced Certificate and Diploma in Human Resource Management (Flexible Learning) are suitable for those who:
- Have responsibility for HR decision making within an organisation at either operational, tactical or more strategic level
- Are HR professionals in a team or HR functional management role, who are seeking to enhance and develop their career
- Have responsibilities for the HR function and activities within an organisation without a specialist function
- Are independent or employed consultants who support organisations in meeting their goals
Each programme develops the professional knowledge and skills required in HR Management at practitioner level.
What is the difference between the Certificate and Diploma?
Both programmes consist of a range of core and optional units. Each unit carries a number of credits. lf you wish to study for the Diploma programme, you will complete more units than you would for the Certificate programme.
What do the Core and Optional Units cover?
| Unit Title | Credit Value |
| Core units | |
| Human resource management in context | 15 |
| Leading, managing and developing people | 15 |
| Developing skills for business leadership | 15 |
| lnvestigating a business issue from a human resource perspective | 15 |
| Total number of credits: | 60 |
| Optional units - Group A | |
| Organisation design and development | 15 |
| Leadership and management development | 15 |
| Performance management | 15 |
| Reward management | 15 |
| Resourcing and talent management | 15 |
| Managing employment relations | 15 |
| Employment law | 15 |
| Employee engagement | 15 |
| Optional units - Group B | |
| Learning and talent development | 15 |
| Designing, delivering and evaluating Learning and Development provision | 15 |
| Knowledge management and organisational learning | 15 |
| Understanding and implementing coaching and mentoring | 15 |
To achieve the Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management you need to complete any 4 modules from the core, Group A and Group B units above. Your chosen units must form a coherent programme. A total of 60 credits.
To achieve the Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management you need to complete the 4 core units (60 credits) and 4 optional units. Your optional units must include at least 3 units from Group A with a maximum of I unit allowed from Group B. A total of 120 credits.
How do we deliver the programme?
We offer the Certificate and Diploma programmes on a flexible basis. You will be allocated an Assessor to work with you throughout. To achieve the optional units you will undertake a range of activities including gathering work-based evidence, professional discussion and knowledge statements.
Assessment of the two core units Human Resource Management in Context and Leading, Managing and Developing People is undertaken by exams. Supporting workshops will be provided to help with study and preparation for these units.
The core unit lnvestigating a Business lssue from a Human Resource Perspective, requires completion of a 7,000 word report.
The unit Developing Skills for Leadership, focuses on your Continuing Professional Development.
As part of the programme, we will also support you in undertaking assessment for membership of the CIPD at Associate, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow level, if appropriate.
What is the duration of the programme?
You will have up to 2 years, but you can complete more quickly if you wish.
Where will I meet with my Assessor?
Usually at your workplace, but meetings can also be at an alternative location. You may also have 'virtual' meetings by phone, email or Skype. You will have an initial induction meeting and then up to 1O meetings or'virtual' meetings for the Certificate programme and up to 12for the Diploma.
What is the fee?
Please contact cHRysos HR for current fees.
You will also be required to take up Student membership of the CIPD for which there is an additional cost.
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