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Qualification levels/ equivalencies?

Zoe

Hi all,

I am hoping someone here may be able to clarify the qualification levels and their equivalencies for me.

I am currently studying for a Level 5 HRM Certificate which I understand to be the equivalent to a foundation degree (which I believe is the first 2 years of a degree course?)

Assuming the above is correct (please correct me if its not), if I continued to study to upgrade my certificate to a Diploma would this then be the equivalent to a full Bachelors degree? or is there an alternative way to make this a full degree level qualification?

I do not have a degree at all and a number of employers ask for degree level or equivalent and so I want to understand this better so that I can apply for roles where I meet the criteria.

Following on from this, what do the Level 7 qualifications (Certificate/ Diploma) equate to?

Many Thanks in advance

Zoe

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  • I am currently doing the Level 5 Certificate. The difference between the Certificate and the diploma is the increased number of modules you complete and therefore the 'credits' you receive. I don't think it makes any difference as it is all at the same level - just more of it!
    The CIPD qualifications are only Level 5 and Level 7 (before they changed it in the last few years I believe there were more levels as I previously completed Level 4 CIPD which is no longer recognised under the current qualifications scheme)
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  • I am currently doing the Level 5 Certificate. The difference between the Certificate and the diploma is the increased number of modules you complete and therefore the 'credits' you receive. I don't think it makes any difference as it is all at the same level - just more of it!
    The CIPD qualifications are only Level 5 and Level 7 (before they changed it in the last few years I believe there were more levels as I previously completed Level 4 CIPD which is no longer recognised under the current qualifications scheme)
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