Transitioning into HR from Armed Forces

Hi Cheryl, Good week?

Perhaps there is a 3rd option: Trying both your 1st and 2nd options. Hear me out:

Speak with the CIPD and let them know your intent for option 2. Ask detailed questions as it relates to your experience and the assessment criteria. You can then make a judgement call if this is a viable option. If it is, then carry-on soldier :-). If not, then you can apply to study to achieve your desired level of certification.

Wishing you all the best in your transition journey from the military and lest I forget, I sincerely thank you for your service.

My 2 cents spent.

Thank you. Do I not have to pay up front for the experience assessment?

There is a discount until the end of March bringing the price down from £2k to £1.5k for Assoc CIPD, which is the level for which I am applying.

One needs to complete the online pre-assessment then submit a registration form and CV to CIPD, then pay up of the CV good enough prior to doing the work. What I didn't realise is that there is a second shot at the assessment within 12 months if one isn't ready first time round and that is covered by the initial fee.

There is a discount until the end of March bringing the price down from £2k to £1.5k for Assoc CIPD, which is the level for which I am applying.

One needs to complete the online pre-assessment then submit a registration form and CV to CIPD, then pay up of the CV good enough prior to doing the work. What I didn't realise is that there is a second shot at the assessment within 12 months if one isn't ready first time round and that is covered by the initial fee.