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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 recently completed my Master's in Human Resource Management (level 7 CIPD accredited) and during my time in the course I was an HR Advisor (moved to HR Business Partner). The course was a high level but I found it extremely useful. The course had a mix of levels from Head of HR to HR Advisor.

    It takes up more of your free time than you would expect - my only tip would be to plan not to have a social life!

    I do not suffer from dyslexia but my peer (who soon became a close friend) did and she seemed to manage well - passed with a distinction! They put measures in place to help accommodate (i.e. extra time and stickers on assignments).

    Hope that helps :)
  • in reply to Grace Hackman

    Congratulations on gaining your Masters Grace, onwards and upwards from here. I think like yourself I would find the level 7 hard but extremely useful as that is the level I want to be at in my career.

    Haha, thanks for the heads up with the no social life side of things, I am quite a sociable person and have already warned myself about this.

    Thank you for sharing about your friend who also has dyslexia as this has given me the confidence boost I need! Do you know what her job title is as I'm wondering if she is in a more senior role...

  • in reply to Amandeep Jaswal
    Thanks :)
    I'm not sure of her exact job title but she worked in L&D and managed a team. So I would say more Senior than my role but not Head of Department level...not sure if that helps. Will see if I can loop her into the thread...
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