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Distance Learning degree?

Jade

Hi all

First post here so apologies if long winded!

I completed my level 3 CIPD in 2013 and moved from a fairly decent paid recruitment role to hr assistant role in 2014. I've gained some good experience and been promoted to manage the office team however I really want to progress into an advisor position. The opportunity isn't there at my current company as it would require travel and we have recently outsourced so our function is now more focused on business/strategic side although I do manage some basic er.

I really want to study my level 5 but my only option of study is distance learning (which I can't afford to find) as I have a young child and no options for childcare on evenings. I've been toying with the idea of going for a bsc in hr management through Leicester uni but it's going to take a lot of commitment and I suppose my question is will employers look at this or is it expected that you have your level 5 for senior roles?

I'm really itchy to study again at the moment as I'm feeling a bit stuck in my current role yet don't really have the confidence to be applying for advisor positions.

What are your thoughts would the degree benefit me in the long run or do I wait until I'm financially able to self fund my level 5 either through distance study?

Many thanks

Jade

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  • Hello Jade,

    As David said, you might want to weigh what it is that is really important and helpful for you to progress (is it getting better quality experience that allows you to build the more senior profile you are looking for or doing the qualification to show that you can operate at a higher level?).

    Having said that, it is important to keep improving and enriching your knowledge. In terms of a suitable provider, the CIPD site has information about where you can find accredited providers. Please see the link below for digital learning:
    nmj.cipd.co.uk/.../digital

    I hope this helps.
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  • Hello Jade,

    As David said, you might want to weigh what it is that is really important and helpful for you to progress (is it getting better quality experience that allows you to build the more senior profile you are looking for or doing the qualification to show that you can operate at a higher level?).

    Having said that, it is important to keep improving and enriching your knowledge. In terms of a suitable provider, the CIPD site has information about where you can find accredited providers. Please see the link below for digital learning:
    nmj.cipd.co.uk/.../digital

    I hope this helps.
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