Core text, reference materials and comprehensive course notes
You will receive a core text, additional resources and other reference material to support you in your study.
Online Learner Support Site
unlimited access throughout the programme. This site is packed with relevant information, original material and links to other useful websites and resources including:
- tips and guidance for projects, written and skills-based assignments
- templates for useful documents such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) logs
- key materials relevant to the programme, plus lots of general materials to enhance your wider understanding of HR
- latest thinking and practices, articles and reference lists.
Your personal tutor
You are assigned a personal tutor who provides advice and support on all aspects of the Certificate throughout the programme. Support is by phone, email and post. Your personal tutor will be an expert in the field of HR, giving you access to the highest level of up-to-date expertise.
CIPD
At any stage during the programme, you can call or email the CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice Co-ordinator, Registrar or CIPD Customer Services with any questions you have.
CIPD Library
When you enrol on the programme you must become a studying affiliate member of the CIPD (if you are not already). This will give you access to a unique collection of HR publications through our library. This includes:
- 12,000 books and reports
- 140 journal titles with over 16,000 journal articles
- special collections including examples of company policies
- surveys - including salary surveys
- statistical publications
- directories
- training manuals.
Whilst some resources are reserved for reference only, most items are available for loan to CIPD members and can be sent to you through the post. You can search the database online, or the library can send you a list of items tailored to your specific needs.
Your employer
Wherever possible, we encourage you to obtain your employer’s support in the following areas:
- learning objectives
- assignments and case studies
- consolidating learning.