CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management (HR)

Ready to give your HR career the glow-up it deserves?

Then look no further! With the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management, you can advance your HR career – without the hefty price tag!

This flexible, online course gives you the advanced industry skills you need to thrive in senior HR roles, gaining valuable and practical HR insights on everything from strategic resourcing and reward to business research.

Did we mention that this globally recognised HR qualification is your gateway to becoming a Chartered Member (MCIPD) with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)? An industry accolade that boosts your credibility and expertise in the people profession, setting you apart as a true HR leader.

Learn the no-nonsense way with DPG:

• Study your CIPD Level 7 course 100% online with self-paced or blended learning options.
• Enjoy interest-free* payment plans and low deposits – to help you get CIPD qualified without breaking the bank!
• Start anytime and study when it suits you through our virtual learning platform, mystudyspace.
• Benefit from dedicated tutor support as you study – just a click or a call away!
• Access our innovative Career Hub for FREE and discover thousands of career development resources.

HR training designed around you – that's the DPG Difference.

Equivalent to a postgraduate degree, the Level 7 CIPD Advanced Diploma In Strategic People Management is ideal for HR professionals looking to develop an in-depth and strategic understanding of HR management and principles.

Aligned with the Advanced Level of the CIPD Profession Map, you can be sure that everything you learn will be useful, relevant, and respected at work. You'll study 4 core units, 3 pathway (previously 'specialist') units, and 1 optional unit.

Completion time:

It takes most of our students between 18 and 24 months to complete the online CIPD Level 7 course.

What you'll learn:

Core units

• Work and working lives in a changing business environment
• People management and development strategies for performance
• Personal effectiveness, ethics and business acumen
• Business research in people practice

Pathway units

• Strategic employment relations
• Resourcing and talent management to sustain success
• Strategic reward management

Optional units (choose one)

• Organisational design and development
• Advanced employment law in practice
• Learning and development practice
• Technology-enhanced learning
• Managing people in an international context
• Advanced equality, diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing at work

How you'll be assessed:

• Written CIPD assignments for each module (typically 3,000+ words)

Your assignments are marked by our dedicated tutors and moderated by CIPD, so you know you're in good hands.

The CIPD Level 7 Diploma is perfect if you're currently in, or aiming for, a strategic senior HR role. This globally recognised qualification prepares you for leadership positions such as:

• Head of People & Culture
• People & Culture Director
• Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
• Head of HR
• HR Consultant/Business Partner

Looking for a mid-level HR role like HR Manager? Check out our CIPD Associate Diploma. If you're just starting out in HR, kickstart your HR career with a CIPD Foundation Certificate.

While this CIPD Level 7 Diploma is best for experienced HR professionals, there are no formal entry requirements.

As long as you're 21+ and have good literacy and numeracy skills, you're good to go! However, please keep in mind that this course is equivalent to postgraduate study in difficulty, so some HR or related experience is recommended.

As CIPD's most advanced HR qualification, this course will help you progress to strategic senior HR roles, positioning you as a leading expert in people management.

Once you've completed your CIPD Level 7 Diploma, you'll also become a CIPD Associate Member and have the opportunity to apply for the prestigious CIPD Chartered Membership (MCIPD)!