CIPD Level 5 short courses

Hi Christopher

If you went with a different course provider such as ICS (I am sure there are others too) then you could spread it out more. They give 24 months to complete a CIPD. I did mine in less than that time but it might be useful to you.

Hi Cass

I have looked at ICS and didn't know they could go upto 24 months, think this will be something that will be better for me. I assume if I went for this, like you said can complete sooner and take breaks to sink the knowledge in. Think the tutor mark the work don't they? Do they give a deadline date for the assessment when you start each topic? Many thanks
Chris

Hi Cass

I have looked at ICS and didn't know they could go upto 24 months, think this will be something that will be better for me. I assume if I went for this, like you said can complete sooner and take breaks to sink the knowledge in. Think the tutor mark the work don't they? Do they give a deadline date for the assessment when you start each topic? Many thanks
Chris

Hi Christopher
Just to clarify, the way that Clare has categorised the courses is correct. In terms of my post, I am talking about the full CIPD Diploma in HR Management Level 5. For some of the assignments you have to attend a workshop before you submit them but yes, theoretically you could have breaks between assignments depending on variables like how you work, how difficult you find a particular assignment and availability to attend workshops. I hope this helps

I am currently studying the Level 5 Certificate via 'Mixed mode' which usually takes around 12 months as a guideline. However I agree with my Coach/Assessor how long each assignment will take so there is some flexibility to make it shorter or longer. As my course is Certificate rather than Diploma I don't have any workshops, just assignments.

Hi Cass

Yes that has helped, many thanks for your responce.

Chris

Hi Clare

Ah thats good to know, can I ask who your doing the copurse with? How are you findning the course?

Thanks
Chris

Through AheadHR. It takes a lot more motivation and self-discipline to do it on your own as such, but does give you more flexibility. I struggled a bit with my first assignment but now that I am more familiar with what is expected , it is becoming a bit easier.