Qualification recommendations

Hannah 8 months ago

Hi,

Looking for some advice.

I work as a HR Manager and currently hold CIPD L3 & L5.

I want to continue my development but cant make any changes in terms of new job/new role right now.

My current role isn't exactly providing opportunity for growth and development and I need to keep my skill set and knowledge fresh for when I decide to look for something new.

Can any one make any recommendations for qualifications or training that could be beneficial to my role. If you were hiring a HR Manager, what would you hope to see on their CV ?

Side note - I do not want to study for L7 right now.

Thank you in advance

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Matthew 8 months ago

I'm waiting for my Assoc CIPD Experience Assessment, but my next step is an Internal Workplace Mediator course. From what I have researched having this capability in house can be really useful in nipping disputes and grievances in the bud, getting to the heart of what a problem is.

Verbally approved, but I need the Headteacher to press "yes" on our appraisal and CPD system!
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Hannah 8 months ago in reply to Matthew

Hi Matthew,
I actually think a mediator course would be really interesting and very helpful. I might look at something similar myself. I have considered it in the past when dealing with rather difficult workplace disputes
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Matthew 8 months ago in reply to Hannah

Where are you based?

I did a fabulous Webinar with a Mediation company based in the E Midlands & they offer everything up to accredited status. Many others out there too. ACAS one looks good but it expensive for accredited.

I've been advised only to do a face-to-face not online version.
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Hannah 8 months ago in reply to Matthew

Liverpool,
Interesting you have been advised to do face to face only, i will definitely bear this in mind !
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Clare 8 months ago in reply to Matthew

Out of curiosity Matthew, can you name the mediation company? I can think of one but unsure if they would insist on F-F, my suspicious side says this is more about money ....
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Clare 8 months ago in reply to Hannah

Hi Hannah, just a quick pointer which I hope will assist you - while ACAS do offer mediation training this is purely as an interior mediator which is most probably what you are looking for. If there are any ambitions at a later stage to use mediation as an income stream the ACAS course is unsuitable and you would need to undertake training at another provider. Hope this helps with the planning. :-)
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Clare 8 months ago in reply to Hannah

Hi Hannah, just a quick pointer which I hope will assist you - while ACAS do offer mediation training this is purely as an interior mediator which is most probably what you are looking for. If there are any ambitions at a later stage to use mediation as an income stream the ACAS course is unsuitable and you would need to undertake training at another provider. Hope this helps with the planning. :-)
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Hannah 8 months ago in reply to Clare

Fab, that's really helpful Clare, thank you
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Matthew 8 months ago in reply to Clare

I'm deliberately going down the internal workplace mediator rote. I have also been advised to check carefully what a syllabus offers as some courses are about commercial and other mediation and therefore not necessarily relevant to workplace disputes.

I'm sure the skillset similar, and I may of course have been misinformed!
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Clare 8 months ago in reply to Matthew

Good news Matthew! Glad to hear you've had good advice and definitely different types of mediation, each with their own features.
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