Thread: Cipd

I have recently completed a degree in Human resources management and marketing I was looking to become CIPD qualified my local college in running evening courses at level three CIPD i'm not sure what the levels represent and even emailed CIPD and asked for some guidance as I already have a degree in HRM but no advice. Would this be a good idea. any recommendations.

It's a shame that the CIPD weren't that helpful, have you tried your local committee? there is normally a member of the committee who is assigned to help.

I definately think getting a CIPD qualification is a good idea, but you dont necessarily have to study for it! There are other options, like accredited learning.

I would suggest you get in contact with your local committee, even go along to an event...

Hi odedra what level is your degree? virtually all first degrees (BA/BSc) are not recognised by the CIPD because the Advanced Diploma is Level 7 (Masters), they do recognise some HR Masters but not all. I think they have stayed away from recognising any first degrees even though they have Level 5 qualifications as well, getting exemptions would be very time consuming and costly.

The thing is gaining a qualification and membership grades are two totally separate things now, you can gain a recognised HR Masters or the Advanced Diploma and still only be an Associate member (Assoc CIPD) - ok until 2014 newly qualified can be Graduates but this isn't a membership designation that you can use after your name. It all comes down to experience if you want to become a Chartered Member (MCIPD) then you will need about three years proven management experience.