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Which level CIPD course is best for me?

Jennifer

Hi all

I have worked in HR for around 18 months as a HR Administrator but have had a lot of exposure to a lot of different elements of HR not just your standard admin - KPIs, audits, disciplinaries, absence management meetings and your usual hr admin - onboarding, inductions, new starters, leavers, holidays, general enquiries, recruitment, agencies, training.

I also have law degree and studied employment law.

Do you think I would be ready to study CIPD, if so - what level? I wouldn't want to waste my time doing Level 3 if a lot of it might be things i already know.

Any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jenny

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  • Morning Jennifer
    I was a graduate and had worked six years in HR when I opted for Level 5 (with Avado). I think you should also opt for Level 5. It will cover familiar elements -such as the ones mentioned in your question - plus a whole lot more to broaden your HR knowledge and to challenge you. Good luck!
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  • Morning Jennifer
    I was a graduate and had worked six years in HR when I opted for Level 5 (with Avado). I think you should also opt for Level 5. It will cover familiar elements -such as the ones mentioned in your question - plus a whole lot more to broaden your HR knowledge and to challenge you. Good luck!
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  • in reply to Sue Eakin
    How about me? I have an MBA in Corporate Governance and a professional HR certificate with five (5) years HR experience. I am an HR generalist, draft and implement policies, do compensation and rewards etc. Which level would be advisable?
  • in reply to Daniel
    Hi Daniel,

    I, too, have an MBA but I made a deliberate choice of the Level 5. Level 3 is equivalent to A-levels, so is fairly basic - great for those starting out but not if you have some experience. Level 5 is equivalent to 1st/2nd year degree level, so it gives you a wide experience but does lack depth. Level 7 is equivalent to Master's level so gives you great depth but lacks width. I wanted to gain a wider knowledge so went for the 5, however if I wanted to specialise in, say, L&D I'd have gone for the 7. Hope this helps.