CIPD Level 7

Well done for completing your CIPD Intermediate Diploma.
The Advanced Diploma has 8 modules - 4 are optional and 4 are core. The core units have 2 examined modules 7HRC - Human Resources in Context and 7LMP - Leading and Managing People.
It is not necessary to have a core unit in the Advanced Certificate. When you look at the module titles you will see that they have the same titles as your optional units for the Intermediate qualification. So much of your reading for the Intermediate will be put to good use!

Thank you Maureen. I knew I was right

Thank you Maureen. I knew I was right

Still doesn't get away from the fact that a certificate is a lesser qualification than a diploma. Also, those who just do the certificate then discover that they are actually at a disadvantage when applying for work against those with a full diploma, and finally, those who do the certificate may get a rude awakening when they find that at some point they cannot upgrade their certificate, the current qualifications are nearly ten years old now and it wouldn't surprise me if they get updated shortly, in such a way so that the option to add modules to a certificate on the current scheme may not be available as an option in the future. This happened to people on the old Professional Development Scheme in 2010 because there was no way they were going to complete assignments and exams before the closure date of those qualifications.

Those changes are happening in a few months time Paul and there are very few modules which will have transferable credits towards the new syllabus so anyone who only has their Certificate and wants to upgrade had best consider it now.