Message from Branch Chair Nicholas Blake
I am pleased to be the new Chair of our branch and with the talented branch team we shall continue to strive to give you what will help you to become even more effective practitioners and students in our increasingly important profession of HR.
Andy Falconer, my predecessor as Chair, has built very solid foundations for the future of our work and he was ably supported by the branch team during his tenure. I am delighted he continues as Vice Chair and the branch team thanks him for his achievements for us all. In our latest e-newsletter you can catch up with the other branch team members. We are lucky to have this talent - all are volunteers.
The branch team is currently putting together a programme for 2011/2012 to reflect what we think will attract you to attend the branch's events. Reflecting our branch's 1550 or so members interests is always a challenge! You can find out more about our events by clicking on the events tab on the left hand side of this home page. Do please let us know if you have any topics or suggestions about future meetings.
We have a tight budget to work to for the coming year but will always give value for your money. Please let us know how we can improve our performance as a branch team.
We look forward to meeting you at our events over the next 12 months whether it is at the main events, the Learning and Development Group, the Independent HR Practitioners group or the Hereford Group. Please come along to what takes your fancy and you will always be welcome and will meet some very interesting people who could further your career and bring some insights and fun to your professional life.
Best wishes, Nicholas Blake.
Worcester College of Technology - Course Overview
Worcester College of Technology will begin running three levels of CIPD courses from mid September 2011.
The Certificate in Human Resources Practice (one year): An introductory course for anyone interested in HR as a career or as the basis for further studies. Weekly on Tuesdays from 6pm-9pm.
The Certificate in Human Resource Management (one year): For people who have completed the above or those with non relevant degrees or those with some relevant work experience. This is a level 5 programme which is a foundation for the full Advanced Diploma in HR. Weekly on Wednesdays 2pm-9pm
The Advanced Diploma in HRM (two years): Having completed the above or if you already have a relevant (business, HR or law) degree and/or some good HR work experience. This is a level 7 programme leading to the full professional qualification. Weekly 2pm-9pm one day or two days just 6pm-9pm, or we do a flexible programme 9am-5pm one Friday per month.
For all levels, your fees can be paid in installments ...
For more details contact John Prokopiw jprokopiw@wortech.ac.uk or Helen Bessant hbessant@wortech.ac.uk or visit the college on its open day on Thursday 1st September, St Wulstans building, 12 noon - 8pm.