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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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  • I don't think the dyslexia should be an insurmountable barrier.

    In terms of the core course....you can probably do the L7 and pass it - the question is will you get the maximum benefit? Probably not - your learning will be largely academic rather than grounded. HR is an interesting mix of practical and theoretic. You risk missing out on some valuable learning because you cant utilise the information in real time....
  • in reply to Keith
    Hi Keith, being dyslexic is extremely difficult and does hold me back quite a bit but as you said quite rightly its not an insurmountable barrier and its not something I let overcome me. Once I know what the course involves I should be able to create a plan that ensures the dyslexia doesn't stop me from achieving what I need to. There was a time when I used to freak out due to my dyslexia and give up, but over time I have learnt to manage it better, but of course the fear never goes away completely.

    I think you are right, I may not get the maximum benefit from completing the Level 7, that's if I manage to complete it in the first place! What would you suggest I should do? Sam has recommended taking the Level 5 or 7 Certificate. Would you agree?

    The problem also is its all so expensive and as I am an all or nothing type of person I felt if I was going to do the CIPD then I should do the Level 7. However, I don't want to be setting myself up to fail.
  • in reply to Amandeep Jaswal
    I think that the L5 course would be the better holistic option offering you maximum learning.

    I wouldn't see either as setting you up to fail - just one is designed for where you are at the moment - the other for where you might be in a few years time
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