CIPD Intermediate Certificate / Diploma in Human Resource Management
(Flexible Learning)
Who are these programmes aimed at?
The Intermediate Certificate and Diploma in Human Resource Management are suitable for those who:
- Seek to develop a career in HR management
- Are working in the field of HR management and need to extend their knowledge and skills have responsibility for implementing HR policies and strategies
- Need to understand the role of HR in the wider organisational and environmental context
Each programme develops the professional knowledge and skills required in Human Resource 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 Certificate programme, you will study 3 core units plus optional units; you will complete 4 core units for the Diploma plus additional optional units.
What do the Core and Optional Units cover?
| Unit Title | Credit Value |
| Core units for Intermediate Certificate in HR Management | |
| Developing professional practice | 4 |
| Business issues and the contexts of human resources | 6 |
| Using information in human resources | 4 |
| Total number of credits: | 14 |
| Unit Title | Credit Value |
| Core units for Intermediate Diploma in HR Management | |
| Developing professional practice | 4 |
| Business issues and the contexts of human resources | 6 |
| Using information in human resources | 4 |
| Managing and coordinating the human resource function | 6 |
| Total number of credits: | 20 |
| Optional units - Group A | |
| Resourcing and talent planning | 6 |
| Reward management | 6 |
| lmproving organisational performance | 6 |
| Employee engagement | 6 |
| Contemporary developments in employment relations | 6 |
| Employment Iaw | 6 |
| Organisation design | 3 |
| Organisation development | 3 |
| Human resources service delivery | 3 |
| Managing and coordinating the human resource function** | 6 |
| Optional units - Group B | |
| Contemporary developments in human resource development | 6 |
| Meeting organisational development needs | 3 |
| Developing coaching and mentoring within organisations | 3 |
| Knowledge management | 3 |
**Certificate in Human Resource Management only
To achieve the Certificate in Human Resource Management you need to complete the 3 core units (14 credits) and 18 credits from optional units. Your optional units must include a minimum of 12 credits from Group A with a maximum of 6 credits allowed from Group B. A total of 32 credits.
To achieve the Diploma in Human Resource Management you need to complete the 4 core units (20 credits) and 24 credits from optional units. Your optional units must include a minimum of 1B credits from Group A with a maximum of 6 credits allowed from Group B. A total of 44 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 units you will undertake a range of activities including gathering work-based evidence, professional discussion and assignments; there are no exams to take.
As part of the programme, we will also support you in undertaking assessment for membership of the CIPD at Associate level, if appropriate. What is the duration of the programme? You will have up to 1B months, 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 8 meetings or 'virtual' meetings for the Certificate programme and up to 10 for 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.
How can I progress further?
On completion of the Certificate qualification, you will be offered the opportunity to undertake top-up units to achieve the Diploma in Human Resource Management.
Alternatively, you can move on to complete the Advanced Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Human Resource Management.