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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management

The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is aimed at HR professionals seeking to enhance their skills in people management, employee relations, and talent development, preparing them for mid to senior level HR roles and strategic responsibilities within organisations.

Remote delivery: £5,625 +VAT

Blended delivery: £6,250 +VAT

What’s covered?

The CIPD Advanced Diploma provides you with the advanced knowledge required to excel in a senior HR role, covering strategic areas including leadership and management development, employee engagement, workforce planning, and development strategies to drive organisational success. The course comprises 4 core units, 3 specialist units, and 1 of two additional units.

Core Unit

Work and working lives in a changing business environment.

This unit explores how the business environment impacts future trends in work, employment, and people management, focusing on key areas such as ethics, sustainability, employee well-being, and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Core Unit

People management and development strategies for performance.

This unit highlights how evidence-based, outcomes-driven practice supports the people profession, creating value, aligning with business goals, and improving performance and the employee experience.

Core Unit

Personal effectiveness, ethics and business acumen.

This unit focuses on supporting workers, promoting ethical behaviour, and developing business acumen. It covers key concepts for fostering inclusiveness and fairness, while exploring how actions and inclusive behaviour impact ethics and the organisation.

Core Unit

Business research in people practice.

This unit provides the tools to define, design, and carry out a business research project. It focuses on developing the skills to produce an evidence-based report, including recommendations and critical reflection.

Specialist Unit

Strategic Employment Relations.

This unit examines the role of employment relations in achieving organisational goals and healthy workplace environments. It explores collective bargaining, conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement and balancing organisational needs with employee rights.

Specialist Unit

Resourcing and Talent Management to Sustain Success.

This unit explores strategic approaches to attracting, retaining, and developing talent, focusing on workforce planning, employer branding, and succession planning. It equips participants to build talent pipelines and address challenges like skill shortages and retention.

Specialist Unit

Strategic Reward Management.

This unit focuses on creating reward strategies that drive performance focusing one pay, benefits, recognition, and incentive schemes. It emphasises the importance of equity, transparency, and compliance in designing effective reward systems.

Additional Unit Selection

Additional unit – select from:

Advanced Employment Law in Practice
This unit provides an in-depth understanding of employment law, covering contracts, discrimination, dismissal, and dispute resolution, while equipping participants to navigate legal challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance.

Technology-Enhanced Learning
This unit explores leveraging technology to enhance learning through e-learning platforms, virtual environments, and digital tools, equipping participants to design strategies that improve accessibility and engagement.

Remote delivery: £5,625 +VAT

Blended delivery: £6,250 +VAT

Programme duration

14 – 16 months

Delivery

Fully remote, blended and face to face options. Speak with our team to find the best solution for you

Workshops

8 x workshops (one per unit)

You will also have access to:
  • 121 coaching from a HR expert
  • CIPD membership for 1 year
Cost

Remote delivery: £5625+VAT Buy Course

Blended delivery: £6250+VAT Buy Course

Choose what you learn

Whether you are studying for the Award, Certificate or Diploma, there are a certain number of credits you need to complete in order to achieve the qualification – this is what ‘credit value’ means.

Credits required
for an Award

4

Credits required for
a Certificate

13

Credits required for
a Diploma

37

Once you have established whether you want to complete an Award, Certificate or Diploma, you need to select the units you are going to complete. We have listed these for you in the table below. You can pick and choose as you like, to total the number of credits required for your qualification!

Unit name Credit value
Principles of Management and Leadership
7
Managing a Team to Achieve Results
6
Managing Individuals to be Effective in their Role
5
Principles of Communication in the Workplace
5
Building Stakeholder Relationships using Effective Communication
4
Principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Working Practice
6
Developing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of Individuals and Teams
4
Managing Volunteers
5
Responding to Conflict in the Workplace
3
Supporting Teams and Individuals Through Change
5
Contributing to the Delivery of a Project
6
Managing Daily Activities to Achieve Results
4
Developing and Sharing Good Practice
5
Managing Budgets and Resources
5
Principles of Health and Safety in the Workplace
6
FAQs

The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in People Management is designed for experienced HR professionals, senior leaders, and consultants who are looking to deepen their expertise in strategic HR and people management. It is particularly suitable for individuals aspiring to senior roles such as HR Directors or Heads of People and Culture, as well as those who want to influence organisational strategy at the highest level. The programme is ideal for professionals seeking to gain advanced skills in workforce planning, employee engagement, and organisational development.

Completing the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in People Management demonstrates a mastery of HR strategy and leadership. It provides eligibility for CIPD Chartered Membership or even Chartered Fellowship, depending on experience, marking you as a highly credible and experienced HR professional. This recognised qualification can open doors to senior leadership roles.

CIPD qualifications and membership are highly regarded. Accreditation assures hiring managers that they’re recruiting skilled, knowledgeable, and up-to-date people professionals who can make a meaningful impact. Don’t just take our word for it – a quick look at HR job adverts reveals that many require candidates to have a CIPD qualification or be working towards one. Starting your qualification is the best way to unlock new career opportunities.

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional support before, during, and after your programme. When you first get in touch, our advisors will guide you in selecting the ideal course to meet your goals. Once enrolled, you’ll be assigned a dedicated coach whose role is to ensure you succeed in achieving your CIPD qualification. We’re committed to helping you every step of the way.

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