CIPD Level 5 Online Service Providers - your experiences and feedback, please

Good Evening Everyone,

I'm rather new to the CIPD Community and am really looking for advice and feedback so please be gentle.

I've decided to have a slight career direction change in my life. I've decided to follow my passion for people and to study for a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR online. I have a good educational background and a second class upper degree (Business Studies) so am not frightened of study or hard work. As a recent new father I feel this will give me the most benefit and flexibility as well.

Being the analytical person that I am, I've done lots of research into training provides such as ICS Learning or Developing People Group (DPG) or Avado. All are approximately the same price.

So what I'm really after is your own experiences, the good, the bad and the ugly with either of the three providers ICS Learning or Developing People Group (DPG) or Avado.

Any and all experiences and feedback very welcome. Thank you in advance.

David K

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Keri over 7 years ago

Hi David

I'm looking to book my Level 5 sometime very soon, and just wondering if you booked yours, and if so, which online provider you ended up going with?

I have been looking at Avado and ICS Learn. I'm currently leaning more towards ICS as they seem more flexible which would suit better around my employment.

Thanks
Keri
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Keri over 7 years ago

Hi David

I'm looking to book my Level 5 sometime very soon, and just wondering if you booked yours, and if so, which online provider you ended up going with?

I have been looking at Avado and ICS Learn. I'm currently leaning more towards ICS as they seem more flexible which would suit better around my employment.

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David Kendrick over 7 years ago in reply to Keri

Hi Keri,

Yes I've spoken to a number of providers and ICS seem to be coming out on top for me to. I haven't booked anything just yet as just a few additional pieces to put into place i.e. my CIPD membership for starters. I'm also trying to get some volunteer work experience too... on the side so to speak.

As I'm a self funder the extra interest free payment terms are very tempting. From what i understand the learning methods are similar between most providers as they have a core set to stick too. I've spoken to a couple of current ICS students and they've been positive on the whole.

Might i suggest you speak to Developing People Globally (DPG) as a possible third alternative supplier.

Hope you make a decision soon.

Rgds

David
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Keri over 7 years ago in reply to David Kendrick

I'll look in to DPG, thanks.

ICS emailed me to say they currently have 15% off if you enroll during September which might be of interest if self funding.
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David Kendrick over 7 years ago in reply to Keri

Hi Keri

Thank you for that. I will email them and see if they’ll offer the 15% discount on the interest free deal.
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Kellorna D.L over 7 years ago in reply to David Kendrick

Hello,

I am currently pursuing my level 5 Diploma with ICS Learn and as a self funder, I don't think it gets any better than that. AVADO and DPG requested a chunk of change as a deposit.
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