CIPD qualifications

Gain internationally recognised accreditation in HR or L&D with a CIPD qualification

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Our HR and L&D qualifications develop relevant and essential knowledge and skills, and are a route into CIPD membership.

In these challenging times, you can achieve your CIPD qualification from home by studying 100% online. You can study with one of our centres accredited to deliver digital programmes, or one of the many centres who have adapted their learning offering to online delivery. Learn more about digital CIPD qualifications.

Join over 20,000 professionals currently studying an HR and L&D qualification with us.

  • Increase your career prospects and earning potential.
  • Gain the skills, knowledge and tools to support your organisation and progress your career.
  • Build your confidence and credibility to handle the most pertinent people management and development issues.
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Aisha Moosa

I wish to become a CIPD member someday and a CIPD qualification will help me achieve that.

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Juliana Razman

I believe that the CIPD qualification provides me with a major advantage in securing an HR-related position

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Which qualification is right for me?

Step 1: Identify your level of study

Advanced level: If you’re experienced, looking to advance to a strategic level, and aspire to become a Chartered Member, then this postgraduate-level qualification is for you.

Intermediate level: If you’re already working in HR or L&D and want to develop your knowledge and skills, then this undergraduate degree-level qualification is the choice for you.

Foundation level: If you’re just starting out in HR or L&D or working in a support role, these A-Level standard courses will make an ideal first professional qualification.

Step 2: Choose your size of qualification

Diploma: Study a wide breadth of subjects.
Successful completion of a Foundation or Intermediate Diploma leads to Associate membership.
An Advanced Diploma also leads to Associate membership, and gives you the knowledge to apply for Chartered Membership (subject to eligibility).

Certificate: Study the essentials employers are looking for.
Successful completion at any level leads to Associate Membership.

Award: Focus on one area.
Get the knowledge and skills in a specific HR or L&D subject.
Note: Awards do not lead to any professional grade of membership but may give you credits toward a Certificate or Diploma.

Step 3: Find your perfect qualification and study centre

Each year more than 12,000 individuals join our HR, L&D and specialist study programmes. You can study CIPD qualifications at universities, colleges and training providers in Asia and internationally. Most of our centres offer a range of flexible study options to fit in with your busy schedule.

Browse all qualifications: Search the Qualification finder tool

If you want to study digitally, choose your digital study provider from the list of study centres

Choose to study online or attend a Study Centre in Singapore, Malaysia or Hong Kong

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Step 4: Join the CIPD as a student member

Enjoy immediate access to essential HR and L&D resources, support and rewards.

Progress to Associate membership on successful completion of your studies.

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New CIPD qualifications

The world of work is shifting fast. Innovation and change is happening everywhere. The future will raise new questions, but also new opportunities.

In November 2018 we launched the Profession Map which provides a strong foundation giving people professionals the confidence and capabilities to guide their decision making, actions and behaviours.

In January 2021 we launched new CIPD qualifications, available to study at Study Centres in the UK and Middle East. Some of these Centres offer the option to study 100% online, from anywhere in the world. At the core of the new qualifications is the Profession Map. We will keep you updated as to when these qualifications are based in your region but in the meantime, you can explore available Study Centres here.

What does this mean for you?

All current and future CIPD qualifications are up to date and fit for purpose and every qualification carries the CIPD stamp of approval.

Any CIPD qualification you achieve will both enhance and prove your capabilities as a people professional so there’s no need to wait to take your next step with us.

If you’re currently studying a CIPD qualification, you will still hold one of the most respected and valued qualifications in your field. The new qualifications will not affect the outcome of your current studies.

The table below highlights the main differences between the current and new CIPD qualifications.

Pre-2021 CIPD qualifications

Overview: 17 qualifications to choose from

Foundation

  • Six possible qualifications
  • Awards, certificate or diploma size qualifications available in both Human resources practice and Learning and Development
  • Associate Membership outcome

Intermediate

  • Seven possible qualifications
  • Award, certificate or diploma size qualifications available in Human resources practice, Learning and Development and/or Applied Human Resources
  • Associate Membership outcome

Advanced

  • Four possible qualifications.
  • Award, certificate or diploma size qualifications available in Human resources
  • Diploma size qualification in Learning and Development
  • Associate Membership outcome. Upon successful completion, candidates with the relevant professional experience can apply to upgrade to Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow

New CIPD qualifications

Overview: Five key qualifications

Foundation

  • One certificate size qualification
  • A comprehensive foundation in People Practice, (incorporates HR and L&D)
  • Foundation Membership outcome

Associate

  • Two Diploma size qualifications
  • Each consist of a common core
    + a block of specialist units in either people management or learning and development
    + a further specialist unit to select from a list of possible options
  • Associate Membership outcome

Advanced

  • Two Advanced diploma size qualifications
  • Each consist of a common core
    + a block of specialist units in either people management or learning and development
    + a further specialist unit to select from a list of possible options
  • Associate Membership outcome. Upon successful completion, candidates with the relevant professional experience can apply to upgrade to Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow

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