CIPD Professional Development Scheme

Course Content

Award:
Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel and Development - CIPD

What's it all about?:
In a competitive human resources management job market it helps enormously if you can differentiate yourself from the rest. On our course you will learn all aspects of management and gain a deeper understanding as to how business operates. Once you graduate, you will be able to demonstrate your theoretical knowledge, academic achievement and show your commitment to a career in human resources at any interview. Our course will also draw out your positive personal traits and allow your talents to shine.

Progression:
Successful completion of the programme, as well as relevant work experience, will enable you to apply for corporate membership of the CIPD. You may also wish to top up to a MA in HR.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of programme you will need one of the following:

· 60-120 UCAS tariff points - any combination

· a BTEC national award in a related subject

· an NVQ level 3 in a related subject

· equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: Four to five years

Business Benefits:
Through an intense course of study HR professionals will be able to add value to their employing organisation.

Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

This course covers:
• leadership and management (managing for results, managing and leading people, managing information for competitive advantage, managing in a strategic business context).
• generalist electives (people resourcing, employee relations, employee reward, learning and development).
• people management and development (strategic understanding of people management and development issues).
• applied personnel and development (completing management research and producing a management report, undertaking and recording continuous personal development).

When can I study?:
One full day every three to four weeks

Are there any exams?:
Assessment is via assignments and external national examinations, culminating in a management research report.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
10 September 2009

End Date:
28 June 2014

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2200. per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £550.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £550.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
DPD

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
13 November 2009

End Date:
30 November 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£1250. per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £312.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £312.50 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
DPD

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Start Date:
21 May 2010

End Date:
30 November 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£1250. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £312.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £312.50 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
DPD

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Start Date:
10 September 2010

End Date:
28 June 2015

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2200. per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £550.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £550.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
DPD

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.