Having a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is not always a prerequisite for securing a job in Human Resources or Learning and Development, but it can make the difference between getting the job or not. As lots of employers insist that candidates must have at least one CIPD qualification, whilst others are more lenient.
CIPD is the main professional body for anyone working in HR or L&D and offers courses from Level 3 to Level 7, leading to assistant roles in HR all the way up to Heads of Learning & Development. Here we list the top 8 benefits to achieving a CIPD qualification.
1. Industry recognised
As the main professional body for anyone working in HR or L&D, a qualification from CIPD is highly regarded in the industry. Our apprenticeships cover topics such as the impact of HR on business strategy, resourcing talent and performance management.
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