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Level 5 without Level 3

Catherine

Hi.  Please can you advise if these is any way I could complete CIPD level 5 without completing Level 3.  I am looking to move to another role, however have worked as a Personnel Manager for a large supermarket for 15 years.  Having looked at the course contents I feel that Level 3 will be too basic and it would be make more sense if I could start off at Level 5 and then progress to Level 7.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Hi Catherine,

    Yes, you can go straight to level 5 without first completing level 3. I work as a standalone HR Manager for an SME and like you felt I wouldn't gain anything from a level 3 qualification, so jumped straight into the level 5 diploma in HRM. You may find that an assessor may want to conduct a short interview with you to evaluate if you have the skills and experience to be able to undertake the course. But given your 15 years experience, i can't see you having any issue.
  • in reply to Sarah Mackie
    Thanks Sarah. Did you complete yours online. If so, Which company did you use to gain the diploma ? Thanks. I'm just starting looking into this so I'm a bit naive at this point!
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  • in reply to Catherine
    Hi Catherine,

    I did a mixed mode course through cHRysos HR solutions (in Doncaster). It was a roll on, roll off course that took 12 months to complete and involved 2 day workshops every 6 weeks with a written assignment that followed. For me it was the perfect learning environment i got to spend two days with other HR professionals going through the course material with the tutor.Having the structure of the workshops (which was also your assignment deadline) really helped keep my studies on track, however the provider was happy for people to take breaks or pick up missed modules at a later date.

    I think ultimately it depends on your learning style and what works best for you. I'm terrible at putting myself first and will always prioritise work rather then my development. So having those fixed deadlines and planned time out of the office helped to keep me on track. In all honesty i think if i had done an online course i still be on my first module :)

    I hope this helps and best of luck with your studies.

    Sarah