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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 have already completed Level 3 and level 4 (no longer recognised) and have over 10 years HR experience at Senior Assistant /Assistant Advisor level. I came up against a similar issue as some providers were advising level 5, others level 7. In the end I started at level 7 and as it was mixed mode/work based learning, I found it too strategic (and would have needed exposure too/experience at director level) to meet the learning outcomes. Therefore I re-started at level 5 and found this more manageable, yet still stretching me enough to learn and develop.
    However, I have colleagues with less HR experience at the same level as me and they are doing a level 7 course at a local university. This may be more achievable as the course is taught and more academic.
    So it can depend on how you are doing the course as well.
  • in reply to Clare
    Clare thank you so much for sharing your experience and advise. I think you are right, it really does depend on how the course is taught and how much you are exposed to in your position as well, as some roles even at junior level may expose more due to a smaller team etc.
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