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CIPD level 3 certificate vs diploma

Amy

Hi,

Having worked many years in finance, I am wanting to start a career in HR. I have no experience and I am happy to start at entry level. I understand it can be hard to even get an entry level job, so I am going to undertake the CIPD Level 3 to improve my chances.

I am unsure as to whether I should do the certificate of the diploma? One person told me that the certificate was sufficient, and that the extra knowledge gained from the diploma wouldn't be a deciding factor as to whether I get a job or not. Someone else advised that I should definitely do the diploma, as I will have the edge over those applying who have the certificate and the extra knowledge is useful.

In the scheme of things the diploma is only an extra 3 months, but I have a lot of big personal commitments over the coming year and so the shorter the total qualification time the better. I just wondered what you would advise?

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  • Amy,

    Usually Job adverts do not specify which kind of qualification (certificate or diploma) you should have, they just state 'CIPD qualified'. Based on the job role itself it may state which level i.e. Level 3, 5 or 7 you should at least have. The diploma is usually slightly expensive than the certificate.

    if you have time then I'd say go for the diploma now and save time later, however if not then just do the certificate as i think you would also gain enough information as a starter then update to diploma or a higher level at a later stage as you progress through your career.

    Shop around with qualification providers, as some are cheaper than others (if you are paying yourself then it's handy)

    Good luck in your final decision making.
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  • Amy,

    Usually Job adverts do not specify which kind of qualification (certificate or diploma) you should have, they just state 'CIPD qualified'. Based on the job role itself it may state which level i.e. Level 3, 5 or 7 you should at least have. The diploma is usually slightly expensive than the certificate.

    if you have time then I'd say go for the diploma now and save time later, however if not then just do the certificate as i think you would also gain enough information as a starter then update to diploma or a higher level at a later stage as you progress through your career.

    Shop around with qualification providers, as some are cheaper than others (if you are paying yourself then it's handy)

    Good luck in your final decision making.
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