Since graduating with a non-HR related undergraduate degree a few years ago I have been working in HR, predominantly in Resourcing focused roles with some more generalist aspects. There is a potential opportunity for me to move slightly up/sideways into a generalist HR Advisor position and potentially study for a relevant qualification alongside the role, however I'm feeling pretty confused as to the route I should go down!
My initial assumption was to do the Level 5 CIPD Diploma this seems to give pretty broad exposure to the core operational/ lower level strategic areas of HRM. However... as I have already gained a 1st class undergraduate degree part of me feels like I should be be using my energy/ time/ company's money to study for a higher level qualification.
It seems as though the Level 7 Diploma is really reserved for those at Senior Management level which makes me feel it would not be appropriate for me (and I am unlikely to meet the criteria). The other option is for me to do a CIPD accredited Master's course which I believe would lead to MCPID? My slight concern with doing this is that it would lean very heavily on the theoretical side, also the cost seems generally much higher which again makes me wonder if it is worth doing.
I would very much appreciate any advice on this!