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CIPD Level 3 Diploma or Certificate?

Levina

Hello All,

I am about to embark on my HR career starting with the CIPD Level 3. I find myself struggling to make a decision over which course to take, the latest Foundation Certificate Membership in People Practice (end result Foundation Membership) or the original Diploma in HR practice (Associate Membership). I have sought advice from both ICS and Avado (the two providers on my list). They differ in opinions as to which is better but what I have been told is that there wasn't a big enough difference between level 3 and 5 (this inspired the change) and that whilst the courses are similar the latest version (Foundation Certificate) has fewer units to study albeit they go into more detail.

So, my question for you all is - Is it better to have the older version, covering significantly more topics, ending with a membership with a higher status or a more up to date course covering less topics but with a better understanding on the few ending with a Foundation Membership?

If there is a smaller difference between the old level 3 course and level 5 am I not in better standing to progress with the current syllabus or am I shooting my self in the foot by not going for the new course that has been changed for a reason?

I am looking for a course and provider to give me the most information that asks for the most from me to provide me with the best possible footing entering into this new career choice.

Any advice or information is much appreciated however big or small, related or not.

Many thanks!

Levina.

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  • Hi Levina, I started my L5 last year, my decision to skip L3 and go straight into L5 was that I have a lot of management experience including dealing with a wide variety of HR scenarios, plus advice from a HR colleague that with my experience I should go to L5. it is not a walk in the park and does involve a lot of reading, assignment work (in academic format) and time commitment. I am only a third of the way through but enjoying it and have a good group of fellow students to work with. we are only able to do the course online due to covid, so take that into consideration. I guess you need to decide what area you want to work in as opposed to what type of membership you want. That should then help. I chose New college Swindon as it offered the right times and price. hope this is of some help. Regards Alan
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  • Hi Levina, I started my L5 last year, my decision to skip L3 and go straight into L5 was that I have a lot of management experience including dealing with a wide variety of HR scenarios, plus advice from a HR colleague that with my experience I should go to L5. it is not a walk in the park and does involve a lot of reading, assignment work (in academic format) and time commitment. I am only a third of the way through but enjoying it and have a good group of fellow students to work with. we are only able to do the course online due to covid, so take that into consideration. I guess you need to decide what area you want to work in as opposed to what type of membership you want. That should then help. I chose New college Swindon as it offered the right times and price. hope this is of some help. Regards Alan
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