Depending on your work and personal commitments, there are several ways you can study for a CIPD qualification.
| Qualification/study field |
Length of course |
Hours of study |
Assessment method(s) |
Certificate in Personnel Practice
Certificate in Training Practice
Certificate in Recruitment and Selection |
Nine months |
240 |
Course work and skills-based assessment |
|
Leadership and Management |
Varies |
360 |
Course work and exams |
| People Management and Development |
Varies |
240 |
Course work and exams |
| Specialist and Generalist Personnel and Development |
Varies |
480 |
Course work and exams |
| Applied Personnel and Development |
Varies |
120 |
Course work |
Centre-based learning
Our network of approved and accredited centres offer a range of full-time, part-time and/or flexible learning courses. The level of attendance will vary from one centre to another and on the study option you choose. Your options include:
| Mode of study |
Level of attendance |
| Full-time |
Daily |
| Part-time |
One or half a day per week, or two evenings per week |
| Block |
Specific periods combined with attendance at work |
| Flexible learning |
Home-based with centre support |
CIPD Qualification by Flexible Learning
The CIPD Flexible Learning programme gives you the freedom to study for the CIPD qualification – Professional Development Scheme (PDS) – in your own time, rather than attending weekly day release or evening classes.
The programme gives you the best of both worlds:
- Learning resources specifically designed to help you study around your work and home commitments
- Support and direction from expert tutors at tutorials (every 4-6 weeks) and on an on-going basis
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