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Level 7 Diploma/Experience/Dyslexia

Amandeep Jaswal

I am considering studying a Level 7 diploma, I have not studied HR or any of the other CIPD courses however I have completed a Masters in Occupational Psychology previously and I have been in various HR roles for the past 7 years, although none at manager level.

Like some of the others in various discussions, some providers have said that I should do Level 7 however some have said you need to be in a position where you are making strategic and commercial decisions to be able to complete this. From experience can anyone tell me if this is true? I guess my concerns are that I am not a HR Manager, I am a HR Advisor and the other concern is that I am working a maternity cover at the moment so will I struggle with this course due to moving into another role?

Unfortunately I am also dyslexic. I'm assuming others with dyslexia have completed this course so any feedback on support you gained from your provider/cipd etc would be really helpful.

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  • Hi Amandeep,

    I am currently studying the 7 Level diploma, I have a degree in HR and 4 years experience with no previous CIPD qualifications, I have completed 4 assignments at the moment, I am a stand alone HR Officer/Advisor.

    It is quite a difficult course and can be very challenging but it is achievable, with a lot of studying! The questions are somewhat strategic and have a different turn on them compared to the lower levels, but i wouldn't say they are impossible to answer, I am not a HR Manager but have managed to complete a few assignments which I have passed - you need to evidence real practice as well, so being in a HR role is crucial.

    Are you able to get one of the CIPD providers to do a short test/summary of your skills to determine what is more suitable for you?

    From what you have said above, I would recommend the Level 5 Diploma or the Level 7 Certificate, it is smaller than the Diploma and then you can top-up later to add in the other modules to make it the full diploma when you are ready/have the experience

    I hope this helps
  • in reply to Samantha
    Hi Sam, thank you so much for this information. It really helps to gain feedback from someone who is currently studying the Level 7. I think you are right maybe doing the certificate and then topping it up is the route I need to take until I am in a more stable position to be able to evidence real practice of what I learn. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and advise me, I really appreciate it.
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  • in reply to Samantha
    Hi Sam, thank you so much for this information. It really helps to gain feedback from someone who is currently studying the Level 7. I think you are right maybe doing the certificate and then topping it up is the route I need to take until I am in a more stable position to be able to evidence real practice of what I learn. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and advise me, I really appreciate it.
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