• Replies 6 replies
  • Subscribers 9 subscribers
  • Views 1258 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related

Career move Certificate Vs Diploma

Rebeccah

I am currently in a recruitment based role, looking to move into a more based HR role.

I am about to enrol on a Level 3 CIPD qualification but I'm unsure whether to go for the certificate or the diploma.

I'm leaning towards the diploma but not too sure. What are the suggestions?

Parents
  • I completed the L5 certificate and then decided to do the top up to the diploma which was only an additional 2 units. For me I was looking at potential jobs and though the diploma qualification may put me at an advantage, and also potentially be more of a lead into completing the Level 7 one day.
  • in reply to Jenny
    As my qualification was employer funded and working in the Public Sector, the slightly cheaper option worked for me. As I did mixed mode style I think I would have struggled with the additional modules (or at least finding an optional 1) that wouldn't have been too big a learning curve. I learnt a lot through all the modules and they were at the right level to stretch me, but it wasn't as much of a challenge if something where I had at least some familiarity and knowledge of it already - e.g Employment Law.
    If I had the opportunity to do level 7 this would have to be done through a taught course as it just wasn't possible in mixed mode/workplace setting due to the level I am currently working at (even with all the support, opportunities, mentoring etc). And I feel I have worked through a lot of levels already - 3,4 and 5 and have 15 years HR experience (although not at managerial level).
Reply
  • in reply to Jenny
    As my qualification was employer funded and working in the Public Sector, the slightly cheaper option worked for me. As I did mixed mode style I think I would have struggled with the additional modules (or at least finding an optional 1) that wouldn't have been too big a learning curve. I learnt a lot through all the modules and they were at the right level to stretch me, but it wasn't as much of a challenge if something where I had at least some familiarity and knowledge of it already - e.g Employment Law.
    If I had the opportunity to do level 7 this would have to be done through a taught course as it just wasn't possible in mixed mode/workplace setting due to the level I am currently working at (even with all the support, opportunities, mentoring etc). And I feel I have worked through a lot of levels already - 3,4 and 5 and have 15 years HR experience (although not at managerial level).
Children
No Data