Human Resources – CIPD

Why study for CIPD qualifications?

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body that represents people working in Human Resources Management (HRM) and Development (HRD) at all stages of their careers. The term human resources (HR) is commonly used to describe the wide range of jobs that fall into the HRM and HRD categories.

The CIPD has devised a range of qualifications and standards that relate to all levels of staff working in HR; and it has a membership structure that it is linked to the attainment of qualifications and high standards of work.

It is recognised within the HR profession that membership of the CIPD, and attaining CIPD qualifications, demonstrates that you have the skills, knowledge and professionalism that is required to excel in your work and to progress your career within HR.

Why flexible learning?

Flexible learning (often referred to as blended learning) is based on a highly successful and interactive approach that aims to enable you to fit your studies around an effective work-life balance. It includes

• support and direction from tutors who are also current HR practitioners. Outside of workshops, tutors can be contacted by telephone, fax and email
• interactive workshops where you work with tutors and other students to consolidate your learning and put theories and models into practice
• learning materials that are interactive and highly practical, and are provided in the most suitable media for the learning required. Our blend of learning includes printed workbooks and handouts, CD-ROMs and interactive resources available on our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• access to the CIPD's web resources including electronic journals, surveys, summaries of research, practical tools and training activities. Students studying for the Professional Development Scheme (PDS) can access the CIPD's VLE
• assessment strategies that are appropriate to the specific programme, and with which MOL learners report proven success

All course materials are provided as part of your fee.

More information about studying by flexible learning with CIPD can be accessed here.

Ten reasons to choose MOL for your HR qualification

1. All of our tutors are current HR practitioners who are engaged specifically for their value added skills and knowledge.
2. You'll attend our highly focused interactive workshops every four to six weeks at a venue local to you, wherever you are in the UK – we even provide lunch and refreshments.
3. We pride ourselves on offering unrivalled support.
4. Payment instalment plans are available for self-funded learners. Our prices compare very favourably with competitors.
5. Our learners achieve exceptional results across all programmes. They are able to apply their learning in the work place owing to the strong work place orientation of all of our programmes.
6. We provide a full portfolio of programmes from Certificate level through the Professional Development Scheme (PDS), to the unique Action Learning MA and Edexcel Professional Diplomas. We are one of only a few centres to offer CIPD Chartered Membership via the Professional Assessment of Competence (PAC) route.
7. We offer tailored and bespoke programmes for 'in-house' delivery to corporate clients, including clients that are based overseas.
8. Our programmes are truly flexible – on the PDS, your route is determined by you and programmes start several times each year.
9. We receive excellent feedback form extremely satisfied learners, resulting in regular repeat business and personal recommendations.
10. MOL's business is flexible learning – we have established a reputation as a market leader in this mode of delivery.