CIPD Level 7 Diploma Human Resource Development

The course is fully online. It's assessed through written assignments and two in-person exams.

You'll study 8 units in total: all 7 core units, plus your choice of 1 optional unit.

Core units

• Human Resource Management in Context
• Leading, Managing and Developing People
• Developing Skills for Business Leadership
• Investigating a Business Issue from and HR Perspective
• Learning and Talent Development
• Leadership and Management Development
• Organisational Design and Organisational Development

Optional units

• Resourcing and Talent Management
• Managing Employment Relations
• Reward Management
• Employment Law

The Level 7 Diploma in HRD allows you to specialise in HR development. If you'd rather study broader HR management, the Level 7 Diploma in HRM offers the same content but with greater flexibility in which units you choose.