The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the UK awarding body for HR qualifications. Over 13,000 students worldwide join CIPD programmes each year to enhance their knowledge on the latest theory, case studies and insights into best practice HR. In 2013 CIPD Celebrated its 100th Birthday, CIPD Qualifications are worldwide accredited and its Membership is widely respected due to great positive impact of CIPD Members on their Organizations.
CIPD qualifications are available at Level 3 (Foundation), Level 5 (Intermediate) and Level 7 (Advanced), and you can study Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at each of these levels. Most CIPD qualifications provide a pathway to becoming a CIPD professional member, at Associate (Assoc CIPD). The Advanced Level Diploma, PDS (or university equivalent) provides the underpinning knowledge to apply to become recognised as a Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow.
