Hello all,

I'm in a very unique position in that I have won the opportunity to do my next CIPD course free of charge!

I did my Level 3 back in 2021 just before it had changed and I regretted not doing a Level 5 at the time. I have worked at management level for the last 4 years and have been a stand alone HR Manager since the beginning of 2021 (which is why I did the Level 3 at the time because it was so new to me). Due to being a stand alone with no external HR help, I really have been involved in so many facets of the business advising on and making strategic decisions so I am really stuck on which level to study next. I have dealt with redundancies, contract addendums, performance management etc etc etc.

Obviously this is a great opportunity for my future career progression. I'm worried if I choose Level 5 I will regret not doing Level 7 but similarly I am worried that if I do Level 7 it's going to be too high of a jump. Academically I am educated to degree level so not sure if this is helpful in decision making.

Can anyone who has experience of both or at least can advise on what I should be doing in my day to day job to make the decision?

Would appreciate any advice people have.

Thanks

Rhianna