Level 5 or Level 7 with no degree

Hello,

I appreciate his question has already been posted but coming from a slightly different angle - no degree!

I'm currently in a HR role in an organisation of 120 people. My job title is Global Human Resources Manager and apart from one other HR source in our US team I deal with all HR matters for the business and have done for the past three years +

I studied the Level 3 HRM diploma about three years ago and prior to this I did not study any kind of degree.

I am now struggling to choose between studying Level 5 HRM diploma or the Level 7. I have had very mixed advise with a few telling me that Level 5 is just putting into practice what I already do and I would be better off jumping straight to Level 7 and then more recently being told that as I haven't got a degree I would struggle with the style of writing, dissertations and exams that the Level 7 require. This person also suggested I maybe do a Level 5 certificate (as opposed to the diploma) and then move onto the Level 7 to save time.

I want to progress to HR Director as quickly as possible but not at my own detriment.

Any advise would be very helpful as driving myself mad choosing between the two!

Thanks

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  • Hi Jade, I’m in a similar position - just wondered if you decided to go for the Level 5 or 7 ? And if you did how it was going ? Thanks - Dawn
  • Hi Dawn,

    I went with the level 7 in the end! However I only recently signed up and had my first tutor intro this morning. After a lot of research and talking to someone that just completed the level 7 who was in a similar situation to me, my course provider and now my tutor, I'm pretty confident I made the right decision.

    Looking at some of the books I have brought I don’t think I will struggle with understanding the content (hopefully!) more finding the time to study with two small children and a full time job. You only live once though!

    My advice would be to speak with as many people as possible before you make your descision. Good luck and check back in with me in a few weeks if you like.

    Jade
  • I had not hesitation recommending a client to level 7 some years ago and wrote to the College to that effect. She was their star pupil and is now even more senior.
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