The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Short training courses

Key reasons for choosing a CIPD short training course

1. A brand you can trust

CIPD Training is CIPD's specialist learning provider. As part of the world’s largest Chartered HR and development professional body, we know what great HR looks like, and what HR professionals need to know, do and
deliver to succeed.

What’s more, we really do understand how training works and we are experts in designing and delivering programmes that provide the tools and motivation to make change happen.

2. Setting the standard

All our programmes incorporate the latest thinking, insights, facts and figures from our research, so you and your people benefit from access to recent trends and developments and the most up to date good practice.

3. Totally current

We constantly update and improve our programmes, as well as introduce new ones, to ensure they are up to date with your changing needs and preparing you for the issues facing your profession.

4. Something for everyone

We cover every aspect of HR and all its specialisms, with over 120 course titles for people at all levels and at every stage of their career. And, we have a comprehensive range of course titles in leadership, management, business and personal effectiveness skills. So, whatever your development needs are,
or those of your organisation, we can work with you to meet your goals.

5. First class trainers 

Not only are all our trainers experts in their respective fields, but they actually work in the areas they teach. We select them because they are passionate about learning and have proven their ability to facilitate top-quality training and bring that expertise to you. With in-depth knowledge, practical
experience and excellent training facilitation skills, we can guarantee you that your trainer will be second to none.

6. Practical and relevant to your work

For your learning to work, it has to be relevant to your workplace. That’s why our programmes focus on providing you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply your learning back at work straight away. You’ll have plenty of time to explore your own needs and issues as well as share experiences and insights with other participants.

On our programmes, you’ll be given comprehensive course notes and materials that contain resources to help you put your learning into practice as soon as you return to work.

7. Excellent support materials

We are committed to providing the highest-quality training that is competitively priced and excellent value for money. Course fees include comprehensive notes and materials, and on many courses, participants also receive a free book relevant to the subject.

8. Multiple locations

We run multiple scheduled course dates throughout the year in venues in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Edinburgh, and around the world.

9. Training at your workplace with In-house solutions

We work with hundreds of organisations every year, both in the UK and
internationally, to design and deliver in-house learning and development
solutions, including

  • bespoke programmes where we work with you to identify, develop and deliver a solution to meet your particular business needs and learning goals. 
  • tailored programmes where we adapt the length, content and emphasis of a particular course or programme to suit your requirements
  • off the peg courses and qualifications as detailed in this online directory, where the content and format is entirely based on the existing outline.

10. We'll help you to make the right choice...

We know it is sometimes difficult to know exactly what training solutions will suit your needs. We have an excellent customer service team who are here to help and advise you. They have a thorough knowledge of content, delivery style and the types of participants who've attended the programme in the past, and can give you objective advice on the most appropriate course to suit your learning requirements. They can also advise you on the availability
of places and reserve a course place for you. + 44 (0)20 8612 6202

So, what's it really like?

Don’t take our word for it! We have a range of videos which give you a deeper insight into what CIPD Training programmes are really like, including what our learners have to say about us!