This qualification provides a broad range of relevant academic knowledge and practical skills, alongside the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area of expertise. Using critical evaluation, self-reflection and evidenced based problem solving, you will learn how to develop and implement creative and strategic HR solutions that drive organisational performance. You will also be able to develop your understanding of organisations and the external context within which HR operates. The Advanced Certificate is also relevant for L&D practitioners.
To complete an Advanced Certificate you choose any four of the following modules, providing they form a coherent programme.
- Human Resource Management in Context
- Leading, Managing and Developing People
- Developing Skills for Business Leadership
- Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective
- Resourcing and Talent Management
- Managing Employment Relations
- Learning and Talent Development
- Performance Management
- Reward Management
- Employee Engagement
- Employment Law
- Leadership and Management Development
- Organisational Design and Organisational Development
- Implementing Coaching and Mentoring
- Designing, Delivering and Evaluating L&D Provision
- Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning
- Understanding and Implementing Coaching and Mentoring
What is included:
- Workshops which have achieved consistently outstanding feedback from our students
- Course materials and workbooks written by our team of highly qualified industry experts
- One-to-one support to help you translate and fully understand the module content
- 24/7 access to our world class Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Developmental feedback on each module prior to the final assessment
- Specialist exam support and workshops, giving you the best possible chance of passing first time
- HR career coaching and support
- Fully flexible start dates chosen by you
- Fast track option for you to complete in a shorter timeframe
How is This Course Delivered?
We specialise in flexible learning solutions that are tailored to your needs. You can begin the programme at any time and complete it in a timescale which meets your career, aspirational and work-life balance needs - anything from 6 to 12 months. There are a number of workshop dates and the modules you choose can be undertaken in any order.
Aside from the workshops, other learning methods can include workbooks, assignments, self-study, guided learning and evidence collation. All programmes include regular telephone conversations, e-mail exchanges and/or Skype meetings with your dedicated personal adviser who is allocated to you at the start of your programme.
How will it be assessed?
You will receive developmental formative feedback throughout the programme which will help guide you towards succeeding in the final assessments. As well as assessing your expertise in the subject area, your adviser/CIPD examiner will assess your business orientation, application capability and your ability to present your work confidently and persuasively.
If you chose one of the exam based modules (7HRC, 7LMP) there will be a 3-hour examination for each, a business research report (7IBI), which can be submitted in your company’s style with supporting narrative; and a reflective module covering a range of essential business skills (7SBL). The final submissions for other modules are in the form of 3,000 word narratives covering 50% of the module learning outcomes. These can be supported and enhanced by work based evidence which demonstrates your competence.
How we differ from other centres
Our success rate and quality standards are second to none. We consistently outperform the national average exam pass rates and achieve outstanding quality assurance ratings from the CIPD. This is because we have developed a unique and rigorous process which begins with a diagnostic consultation as the starting point to any learning engagement. We work hard to ensure candidates are matched to the correct qualification and then work with them every step of the way to help them achieve the highest possible grades. We are the only CIPD Centre to offer all of the optional units, providing maximum flexibility and choice and you can complete the units in any order. You will be supported throughout the programme by a dedicated personal adviser, regardless of which study option you choose.
