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What to expect from this course

If you want to improve your people management skills and knowledge, there’s nothing like a prestigious professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development to encourage employers to take notice when you are applying for an HR role.

This CIPD Level 5 qualification has seven units in total. The first three are core units based on the CIPD Profession Map, the next three will help you develop specialist HR knowledge, and the final choice is an optional unit which you can select from a variety of topics. This diploma can take as little as nine months to complete and leads to CIPD Associate Membership.

You can start any time and work at your own pace by taking advantage of our fully flexible HR and L&D online training or enjoy live virtual learning sessions at our renowned facilitated workshops.

Put a spring in your career step with our Spring promotion of 25% off CIPD Level 5 qualifications.*

*Spring promotion expires on Sunday 31st March 2024, booking has to be submitted by 23.59pm. Offer does not include Foundation On Demand. Promotion cannot be used in conjunction with other offers at Reed Learning. Offer cannot be used for a quote extension.

Delivery and pricing

You can choose from a range of study modes based on how you learn best.

What does your pathway to being CIPD qualified look like?

Your learning journey for this CIPD level 5 course will typically last up to 18 months but could be completed in much less time than this.

You’ll start by completing the induction for your programme so you can get to grips with what’s to come. This will involve:

  • Accessing the learner community and online resources

  • Receiving your handbook

  • Being introduced to your personal adviser

  • Exploring your unit workbooks

  • Accessing study skills webinars

You’ll be able to study at your own pace, anywhere anytime, with our Virtual Learning Environment. Generally, learners spend two or three months on each unit, but the pace will be dictated by your chosen method of delivery and personal circumstances.

Over the course of this time, you may attend live online workshops and webinars, have one-to-one catch ups with your adviser, join online discussions and regularly receive course materials in the form of articles, activities and videos.

Support every step of the way

We will support you throughout your programme, track your progress, and then work with you every step of the way to ensure you achieve success.

How to apply

Complete this booking form so that we can begin your enrolment.

We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision about studying for your qualification.  If you are still unsure which course of level of study is right for you, a personal consultation with one of our specialist advisers will help determine both the right level of qualification, and the right delivery method to suit your learning style and circumstances.

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Why choose us for this qualification?

We’re Learning and Development experts and will guide you through the process of getting CIPD qualified. When you learn with us you’ll get access to:

  • CIPD qualified tutors with strategic and practical HR & L&D experience

  • The full range of CIPD modules with a mixed mode approach

  • 24/7 support via our Virtual Learning Environment

  • A dedicated personal adviser to support you throughout your programme

  • A range of learning options and start dates

  • A flexible interest-free payment plan for all certificates and diplomas (up to 12 months)

  • Downloadable courses materials and supporting resources


Claire H


6 Mar 2024

CIPD qualifications

Fiona was approachable, fun and very knowledgeable. I think because I had prepared in advance by looking at the course materials, the tutorial helped embed what we should be looking at and the elements we will need to include in our assessments. No excuses but to get on with it now!

Libby N


6 Mar 2024

CIPD qualifications

Really good, helped me to get started. Not able to share some links. Positive teacher and great advice. Thank you

PAULA C


6 Mar 2024

CIPD qualifications

Libby was super entertaining and funny!

Meghan G


6 Mar 2024

CIPD qualifications

Enjoyable course and trainer was very friendly and helpful. I like the structure which goes through each assignment question one by one and gives recommendations for research going forward.

Rachel H


6 Mar 2024

CIPD qualifications

Trainer was really engaging and gave us really helpful information and tips for our module

Naomi S


6 Mar 2024

CIPD qualifications

It was very informative and a lovely team where I felt comfortable to ask questions.

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