About Advanced level qualificatons
CIPD Advanced level qualifications are available in three sizes:
- award in HR (Advanced level award in HR)
- certificate (Advanced level certificate in HR)
- diplomas (Advanced level diploma in HR Management or HR Development).
CIPD Advanced level qualifications are level 7 (level 11 and 9 for Scotland and Ireland respectively). They are equivalent to a postgraduate level qualification.
The knowledge for CIPD professional membership
Successful completion of the Advanced level diploma in HR Management or HR Development will also give you the knowledge required towards a professional level of membership (Associate, Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow).
Advanced level qualifications are suitable for people who:
- have responsibility for Human Resource (HR) decision making within an organisation at either operational, tactical or more strategic level
- are HR professionals in a team or HR functional management role who are seeking to enhance and develop their career
have responsibilities for the HR function and activities within an organisation without a specialist function
- are independent or employed HR consultants who support organisations in meeting their goals.
Where to study an Advanced level qualification
We have a network of approved centres across the UK and Ireland and internationally that offer our Advanced level qualifications.