Question about FdA and Level 5...

Hi! I'm new to the CIPD world i have recently completed a FdA in Business, Management and Communications and have my start date for my level 5 CIPD certificate. A few questions really...

1. At home learning is fine and i'm happy doing that but I am doing  this via Avado is there many members on here that do the same and its going well?

2. I have my fda but will completion of this bring it up to a ba or will it still be fda with a cipd certificate?

3. Is the core texts worth investing in?

Thanks guys :D