CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management

The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is an advanced professional qualification at postgraduate level study delivered online.

Course Code: P10942
Campus: Online, Other
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Higher Education
Department: Business & Management
Why Study This Course
The CIPD Level 7 qualification further extends the disciplines and scope learned in the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management and is aimed at intensifying learners’ autonomy and judgement so that they can strategically lead and direct organisations and their people.  This course is targeted at Strategic HR Leaders to further develop their HR Leadership practice.
Course Overview

This qualification galvanises learners with a depth and breadth of understanding of people practice and management to furnish them with the insight and strategy development skills required to operate and lead in an organisational setting at this level. It is suited to individuals who:

  • are experienced people practitioners
  • are working in a senior people practice role and wish to extend and deepen their skills and understanding to shape strategy, policy and people
  • wish to shape people practice, creating value for a wider audience
  • are currently leading and managing people and practice within organisations

Candidates will be interviewed to confirm they have the appropriate experience and qualifications.  Candidates are to demonstrate they have the following:

  • Demonstrate they have been in a Managerial/Strategic HR role for at least two years
  • Have a CIPD level 5 qualification
  • Current membership of the CIPD

Candidates will complete the following units during the programme:

Core units:

  • Work and working loves in a changing business environment
  • People management an development strategies for performance
  • Personal effectiveness, ethics and business acumen
  • Business research in people practice

Specialist units:

  • Strategic employment relations
  • Resourcing and talent management to sustain success
  • Strategic reward management

Additional specialist unit:

  • Advanced diversity and inclusion

Candidates will be required to write individual written reports for each unit which will be applied in context to their own organisation at strategic level.

Upon successful completion of the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management, learners with the relevant professional experience can apply for Chartered Membership. Further details can be found on the CIPD website www.cipd.co.uk.

Candidates will attain a Professional Level qualification at postgraduate level study enhancing their career prospects.

Candidates are required to pay their own CIPD registration fees independently from the College.  Currently this cost is set at £192 pa however this is subject to change at the discretion of the CIPD.

Accreditation is via the CIPD

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Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

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Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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