CIPD Fast Track Advanced Certificate in HR Level 7 - Online Delivery

Our new fast track Advanced Certificate in HR has been developed to get candidates through their qualification as quickly as possible without compromising on the level of quality support.

The programme provides total flexibility. We offer fortnightly start dates so you can join up whenever you like and from then on your work with our CIPD experts, using quality reference materials and with 24/7 access to our extensive Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Throughout your learning you will be supported by your own personal adviser. Four one-to-one meetings delivered via Skype or telephone will provide you with expert advice for each module. And, by joining our thriving fast track community you will gain access to a team of advisers with expertise in each of the HR areas and a regularly updated FAQ on the VLE.

Our practical approach to assessment enables you to use your own work experiences rather than solely relying on academic theory to develop new skills and knowledge. There are no exam modules in our fast track programme.

Using critical analysis, self-reflection and problem solving techniques, you will learn how to develop and contribute to 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.

With the Level 7 Certificate under your belt, you are already half way to being fully CIPD qualified and many more career openings so sign up today!

Who Is This Course For?

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a graduate working in the profession at a more operational level, this qualification will improve your HR skills, knowledge and strategic decision making.

Our fast track approach is ideal if you want to:

• move up the career ladder quickly – our fast track route can be completed up to six months faster than other programmes
• become a CIPD Associate Member within eight months
• boost your skills and knowledge to an advanced level
• prefer assessment based on your work experiences rather than exams
• study at a time and place that suits you.

Not sure if this qualification is right for you? Send us your CV or job description for a no obligation diagnostic session with one of our experts.

Candidates wanting to complete a fast track Advanced Certificate can choose any four modules from the list below. A total of 60 credits are required to complete the Advanced Certificate.

Core Modules (mandatory for Diploma only)

Developing skills for business leadership (7SBL) – develops a sense of self-awareness, uses theories/models to explore personal strengths and weaknesses as a manager and colleague.

15 credits

Investigating a business issue from an HR perspective (7IBI) – empirical investigation, critical evaluation and analysis through a combination of academic research and business report writing

15 credits

Optional Modules – Group A

Resourcing and talent management (7RTM) – the major features of employment markets, resourcing and talent management strategies, legal, ethical and professional practice

15 credits

Performance management (7PFM) – the role of performance management in supporting strategic objectives and critical evaluation of the effectiveness of performance management

15 credits

Reward management (7RWM) – plan, implement and evaluate reward policies and practices to support strategic goals and the strengths and limitation of different approaches

15 credits

Managing employment relations (7MER) –evaluation of ER strategies and their outcomes and the importance of processes that support organisation performance and mitigate risk

15 credits

Employment law (7ELW) –current and future developments in employment law, and the practical application of the key principles that underpin UK and EU employment law

15 credits

Employee engagement (7EEG) –the concept of engagement and the research-base and philosophical connections between engagement, leadership and management practice

15 credits

Leadership and management development (7LMD) –leadership and management within a range of organisation contexts and the development of strategies at all levels

15 credits

Organisation design and organisation development (7ODD) –shaping an organisation to maximise effectiveness and sustain performance through the involvement of its people

15 credits

Optional Modules – Group B

Learning and talent development (7LTD) – the potential and limitations of learning and talent development policies and strategies for formulating and achieving objectives at different levels

15 credits

Designing, delivering and evaluating L&D provision (7DDE) – the role and influence of a range of contextual factors on the design, delivery and evaluation of L&D plans and interventions

15 credits

Knowledge management and organisational learning (7KML) – understanding the impact of these concepts and implementing organisational learning and knowledge strategies

15 credits

Understanding and implementing coaching and mentoring (7ICM) – the development of skills to design, apply and practise coaching and mentoring programmes in organisations

15 credits

How is This Course Delivered?

The fast track Advanced Certificate offers ultimate flexibility – switch between your computer, tablet or smartphone and login whenever and wherever you choose to access quality learning materials.

Online yet still supported – the programme includes four one-to-one sessions with your personal adviser which will be used to discuss work based activities that demonstrate understanding, review your submissions, monitor progress and plan your next modules.

Here is a typical candidate journey although please note that you can complete the modules in any order and choose from 14 different titles to complement current issues in your workplace. The programme kicks off with two live information webinars which are also recorded if you want to catch them later, and then you are on your way to being CIPD qualified! If L&D is your passion, the fast track programme offers all the available HR Development modules.

Example of a Typical Candidate Journey

START

• CIPD induction webinar – LIVE
• Watson Martin Partnership programme introductory webinar – LIVE

MONTH 2 – Resourcing & Talent Management (7RTM)

• 1:1 with personal adviser
• Guided reading, access to the VLE and online platforms
• Module feedback
• Final submission and assessment

MONTH 4 – Performance Management (7PFM)

• 1:1 with personal adviser
• Guided reading, access to the VLE and online platforms
• Module feedback
• Final submission and assessment

MONTH 6 – Employment Law (7ELW)

• 1:1 with personal adviser
• Guided reading, access to the VLE and online platforms
• Module feedback
• Final submission and assessment

MONTH 8 – Employee Engagement (7EEG) or Developing Skills for Business Leaders (7SBL)

• 1:1 with personal adviser
• Guided reading, access to the VLE and online platforms
• Module feedback
• Final submission and assessment

= CIPD Associate Membership

Exam modules are not included in the fast track Advanced Certificate.

What’s included?

• Four one-to-one meetings
• Support from your personal adviser throughout your programme
• Additional support via the VLE chat forum and Twitter group.
• Online Q&A message board which is regularly updated to respond to your needs as the programme evolves.
• Helpful next step guides for each unit?. 24/7 access to our VLE including online videos, documents, visuals, narration and learning activities which are tracked and monitored.
• Choose from 14 modules covering HR Management and HR Development – the widest choice offered by any CIPD centre!