CIPD Level 7 Certificate in

Human Resources

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The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the world’s
largest professional body for those involved in the management and Our CIPD
development of people. It has over 140,000 members across 120 countries, and
12,000 professionals train with CIPD qualifications and certifications each year. pass rate is
Their qualifications are highly sought-after and often required by employers, 95%
as they set the standard for HR professionals. They’ll put you head and Pass rate based on 17,406 submitted
shoulders above the competition in the eyes of any business, and fully prepare assignments and 16,550 passes
you to excel in an HR role. between 16th January 2016 and
17th January 2017.
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 Why this course is right for you
The Level 7 Certificate in Human Resource Management is set at the highest level offered by the CIPD. It’s slightly shorter than the
Level 7 Diploma, and is roughly equivalent to a Master’s degree level.
You’ll have a choice of modules, so you could learn how to manage employment relations, acquire the skills to investigate business
issues from an HR perspective, or study resource and talent management, employment law, or reward management in depth.
The course will allow you to take on the most senior HR management roles such as HR Director - all without sacrificing your job,
family time or social commitments. Your study can be completely shaped around your life.

This course is perfect for you if:

Entry Requirements

You’re an HR professional or consultant and are prepared to take on This is an advanced course, so you should
postgraduate level study have a good level of HR experience and be
prepared to undertake postgraduate-level
study. A prior degree-based educational
background would be beneficial.
You’ve already completed the CIPD Level 5 Diploma or Certificate and
want to continue advancing your career If English is your second language, you’ll
need an IELTS 6.5 or ESOL Level 2 (or
equivalent). If you don’t have this, we’ll
You have the responsibility for HR decision-making within your review your case on an individual basis.
organisation at an operational, tactical or strategic level

If you have any disabilities which you believe

may impact your studies or assessments,
You want to become an Associate Member of the CIPD
please inform your Course Advisor before
enrolment so that we can advise you on
whether reasonable adjustments can be
made to accommodate your needs.

I have 20 years of HR experience but I’ve never managed to complete my CIPD qualification. I’ve held affiliate
level membership for over a decade but I’ve always felt that I’ve left myself down because that affiliate
doesn’t really reflect my experience or abilities. ICS Learn is helping to rebuild and increase my confidence -
it’s reinvigorated my ambition and it’s a fantastic way to learn.
Fiona Hopkins, CIPD Level 7 Diploma

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 What’s it like studying online?

Get expert advice, Study when &

& get started where it suits you
Whether you’re set on a course or are still deciding You can get started on your course whenever
which level is right for you, the first thing to do is call you choose, and complete it as quickly or slowly
our specialist course advisors. There won’t be any sales as you like within the support period - there are
pressure - we know that taking a new qualification is no cohorts or deadlines, so we won’t chase you
a big decision. We’ll take the time to learn about your if you need to take some time off. Plus, all your
experience, education and ambitions to make sure you study materials are online, so you can study from
pick the right course. anywhere and on any device!

Easily keep track of progress & submit assignments as you learn

You’ll complete progress checks throughout your course, so you and your tutor know exactly how you’re
doing. You’ll be assessed through online assignments which will be marked by your tutor. If you don’t get
it right first time, you can always have another shot with their expert guidance.

Get unlimited support from Achieve your

your CIPD tutor career goals with us
All our tutors are carefully selected CIPD experts with Your course is the perfect foundation for building
years of experience in distance learning, so they’re lifetime career success. With the benefit of our
perfectly positioned to give you all the help you need. flexible approach, cutting edge course materials,
They’ll be with you from enrolment to graduation, so and unbeatable tutor support, you’ll be well on
there’ll always be a real person on hand by phone, email your way to a lucrative and rewarding HR career.
or chat if you get stuck.

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 Flexible, affordable payment options
Our mission is to make learning affordable and accessible for all, no matter your circumstances. That’s why we make spreading
the cost of your course as simple and manageable as possible with our flexible, interest-free payment plans.
You can get started right away with a deposit, then pay the rest through monthly direct debit. Our plans are flexible, so you can
pay your balance off sooner if you’d like.
If you think your company will fully or partly fund your learning, we can help you put together a case, and invoice them for the
cost of your course. Simply discuss this with your advisor when you enrol and they’ll give you all the information you need.
You also have the option of paying the full amount up-front if you’d prefer.

CIPD Membership Fee You can find out the

In order to sit your exams and receive your qualification, you’ll need to pay cost of the course and
a few external fees: membership fees on
our website, along with
 In order to take the course and receive your qualification,
you will need to become a member of the CIPD and pay payment plan details
CIPD’s annual student membership fees. Your CIPD tutor and any discounts we’re
will arrange this for you to make your life easier. offering this month.
 Our course advisors can give you more information on Alternatively, you can call
CIPD’s membership fee.
our course advisors to find
out more.

My course advisor went through my background, what I already knew about HR, where did I want to go,
what kind of roles I wanted, how I could pay for it (interest free payments!) and what qualification would
suit me best, specifically Diploma vs Certificate. I will also say that ICS Learn were the most competitive by
a long shot. I signed up there and then and started my first module the same day! I have since secured a
job as an HR Manager for a national retail brand. I would not have been able to do this without the support
from ICS Learn and their amazing tutors. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
Ashley Phillips, Level 3 Diploma

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 Where your qualification will take you
The Advanced Certificate in HRM is undoubtedly one of
the most in-demand HR qualifications. Employers will
Average Salaries with a CIPD Qualification
be assured that you can perform at the highest level
in any senior management role, and you’ll have the
specialist skills and knowledge to rise to the very top.
You’ll be qualified for roles such as:
HR Officer
 Head of HR
US$60,000
 HR Director

 Senior HR Manager

 HR Consultant

 Head of Recruitment

 People Development Manager

HR Manager or
Business Partner
Potential salaries at this level:
US$80,000 to
 HR Business Partner: £60k - £90k US$150,000
 Senior HR Manager: £80k - £120k

 Head of HR/HR Director: £120k - £180k

 Head of Recruitment: £80k - £140k

Figures taken from a 2016 study by Morgan McKinley

HR Director
US$170,000 to
US$265,000

*Figures taken from Robert Half 2016 Middle East Salary Guide

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 How we support you
In our live tutor-led online classrooms, you’ll be able to talk to the tutor, interact with other
students, and get help with anything you’re stuck with. All the classes are recorded so you can
watch them in your own time if you prefer, and re-watch them as many times as you need.

When you enrol, you’ll be able to join a live induction You’ll also benefit from a huge range of resources, including:
webinar so that we can welcome you to ICS Learn and show
you how to navigate the Student Community. That’s our  Two e-books
easy-to-use online learning platform - it’s a one-stop-shop  Interactive Quizzes
that allows you to:
 Progress Checks

 Lively Group Forums

 Access your course materials
 Personal Journal
 Contact your tutor and Student Support
 CIPD Resources
 Submit your assignments
Your study materials have been specially designed for
 Connect with your fellow students online learning by CIPD and distance learning experts,
and they’re split into bite-sized sections so they’re easy to
follow from home.

Learning online doesn’t mean learning alone. You’ll have your assigned CIPD tutor, who’ll answer
all your questions about coursework and exams. You can get in touch with them via phone or
through the Student Community.
You’ll also have our Student Support team waiting in the wings to help you with administrative
tasks, using the Student Community, and any other non-academic queries you might have.
That means that no matter what you need, there will always be someone here to help. We’re
with you every step of the way.

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 About your course The course sits on the
Qualifications and Credit
Framework (QCF) at Level 7, or
To complete the Level 7 Certificate, you’ll choose 4 modules to study out of
Level 8 in the Scottish system.
a possible 11. Your tutor and course advisor will be happy to help you choose You’ll need a total of 60 credits
which modules will benefit you most. to complete the course. Each
Typically, students complete this course in around 9 months, but some do module is worth 15.
it more quickly or slowly depending on their circumstances. We give you a
support period of 15 months so that you have the flexibility to go at your
own pace - you won’t be held back by inconvenient deadlines or the pace of
other students, and you can always take time off if life gets hectic. The exams on this
Before it’s time for your official assessments, you’ll complete practice Advanced course
assessments that will be marked by your tutor. You’ll then be given can be taken in
constructive feedback so you’re well-prepared for the real thing. The two venues across the
nationally-setexams take place in January, May and September each year, Middle East.
and you should enrol for them four months before. All other assessments
will be marked by your tutor.

Module Assessment

Human Resource Management in Context Exam

Leading, Managing & Developing People Exam

Developing Skills for Business Leadership Written assignment (3000 words)

Investigating Business Issues in Human Resources 4 written assignments (1000 - 7500 words)
Resourcing & Talent Management Written assignment (3000 words)
Managing Employment Relations Written assignment (3000 words)
Reward Management Written assignment (3000 words)
Employment Law Written assignment (3000 words)
Learning & Talent Development Written assignment (3000 words)
Organisation Design & Organisational Development Written assignment (3000 words)

Leadership & Management Development Written assignment (3000 words)

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 What you’ll learn
With our flexible CIPD courses, you’ll get the same exceptional learning experience as you’d expect in a traditional classroom,
but with no restrictions on when, where, and at what pace you learn. Our courses cover everything you need to know to achieve
your HR career goals and build lifetime success.
Here’s a breakdown of the key topics covered in each module.

Human Resource Management in Context

This module provides you with an understanding of the principal internal and external environmental contexts of contemporary
organisations, including the managerial and business context within which managers, HR professionals and workers interact in
conditions of environmental turbulence, change and uncertainty.
The module also examines how those leading organisations respond to these dynamic environmental contexts, and indicates
how leaders in organisations, and those in the HR function, and line managers with HR responsibilities, need to recognise and
acknowledge that corporate decisions and HR choices are not always shaped by managers alone.

Leading, Managing and Developing People

This module will familiarise you with major contemporary research evidence on employment and effective approaches to human
resource (HR) and learning and development (L&D) practice.
Research focusing on the links between people management practices and positive organisational outcomes is covered, as is
research that highlights major contemporary changes and developments in practice.
The module also introduces you to major debates about theory and practice in the specific fields of leadership, flexibility and
change management, the aim being to help you become an effective manager as well as an effective HR specialist, managing
others fairly and effectively and increasing levels of engagement, commitment, motivation and performance.

Developing Skills for Business Leadership

This module is primarily concerned with the development of your skills, and specifically seeks to develop and improve a range
of definable skills that are pivotal to successful management practice and to effective leadership. These include thinking
and decision-making skills, the management of financial information, managing budgets, a range of team-working and
interpersonal skills and others associated with developing personal effectiveness and credibility at work.
The module also seeks to develop further, more specialised skills that are of particular significance to effective higher level
people management and provides opportunities for applied learning and continuous professional development.

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 What you’ll learn
Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective
This module provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate the ability to diagnose and investigate a live, complex business
issue from an HR perspective, to locate the work within the body of contemporary knowledge, to collect and analyse data,
to derive supportable conclusions and to make practical and actionable recommendations for change, improvement or
enhancement of current practice.
The applied nature of the report requires a critical evaluative approach, empirical investigation and analysis and a combination of
academic research and business report writing skills.

Resourcing and Talent Management

This module focuses not just on the practical aspects of recruitment, selection, employee retention and dismissal, but also
on the strategic aspects to equip you with the knowledge and skills required for resourcing and talent management within a
global context.
Skills can be sourced by hiring employees, but also through other means such as the employment of agency workers,
subcontractors and consultants, or through outsourcing arrangements. To mobilise an effective workforce organisations hire
people from employment markets, which obliges them to compete for talent with other employers whenever demand for skills
is greater than the available supply.

Managing Employment Relations

The module provides opportunities for you to critically apply the activities, knowledge and behavioural competencies
required for managing employment relations practices in union and non-union, small and large, private, public and
indigenous and multinational organisations and will enable you to review and critically evaluate the roles and functions
of different stakeholders in employment relations and the structures and processes required to manage the employment
relationship effectively.
You will also be able to assess the impact of contextual changes on employment relations practices and organisational
performance from a managerial perspective and gain insights into the creation and implementation of effective employment
relations procedures and policies.

Learning and Talent Development

This module will help you develop a critical understanding of the potential and limitations of the contribution of learning and
talent development policies and strategies to formulating and achieving objectives at national, organisational, group and
individual levels and will enable the development of intellectual, social, professional and personal skills to perform effectively in
associated professional roles.
The module requires you to reflect critically on theory and practice from an ethical and professional standpoint, explores the
implications for professional practice, and provides opportunities for applied learning and continuous professional development.

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 What you’ll learn
Reward Management
This module examines total rewards in an organisational and international context and provides you with the knowledge and
understanding of environments in which reward professionals plan, implement and evaluate employee reward policies to
support strategic organisational goals.
You will acquire both theoretical and normative understanding of the diverse approaches to reward management and be able to
critically reflect on the strengths and limitations of these approaches in promoting individual and organisational performance in
a fair, reasonable and equitable way.

Employment Law
Please note that this module is based on UK law.
The purpose of this module is to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to brief organisations on
the consequences of current and future developments in employment law, and to give up-to-date, timely and accurate advice
concerning the practical application of legal principles at work in different jurisdictions.
The module will provide you with the key principles that underpin UK (or Irish) and EU employment law, their purpose,
the major defences that employers are able to deploy when defending cases, and the potential organisational costs and
reputational risks associated with losing them.

Leadership and Management Development

Leadership and Management Development is about enhancing the capacity of organisations, and the people within them to
better achieve their purpose in a business. LMD is a massive industry, organisations collectively spend a lot of money on this
activity per annum, therefore, if it is done well, it can make a massive different to the running of an organisation. This module
will walk you through the literature of LMD, the key academic theories and various exercises to ensure that you complete this
section of your qualification with a strong understanding of how LMD can be used effectively.

Organisational Design and Organisational Development

Organisational design is the process of strategically aligning the structure of the business in line with the ultimate aim, goal and
mission of a business. It heavily involves change management and identif ying how it can be successfully implemented in order
to achieve success. OD on the other hand aims to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of a business focusing on
structure and culture. This valuable module will therefore provide a high level strategic overview of the key areas that you need
to know in order to help build your knowledge on ODD.

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