STRATEGIC PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Level 7 Advanced Diploma

Level 7
Higher Education
eCampus
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Overview

The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is comparable to postgraduate level study. This qualification further extends the disciplines and scope learned in the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management and is aimed at intensifying learners’ autonomy and judgement so that they can strategically lead and direct organisations and their people. It offers the opportunity for learners to influence people practitioners and organisations.

Throughout the course, participants will explore the strategic aspects of people management. They will gain a deep understanding of human resource planning, talent management, and succession planning. Participants will learn how to align people strategies with organisational goals, develop effective HR policies and procedures, and foster a culture of employee engagement and productivity.

This qualification galvanises learners with a depth and breadth of understanding of people practice and management to furnish them with the insight and strategy development skills required to operate and lead in an organisational setting at this level.

This level 7 is suited to individuals who:

Are experienced people practitioners
Are working in a senior people practice role and wish to extend and deepen their skills and understanding to shape strategy, policy and people
Wish to shape people practice, creating value for a wider audience
Are currently leading and managing people and practice within organisations

The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to the course, is evidence that the learner or apprentice is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft Teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course

Applicants should have attained a Level 6 Degree (Hons) in a HR related subject.
Must hold a managerial/strategic HR role in a company and/or a CIPD Level 5 qualification.
Partake in an interview which will play an integral role in offer of places on this programme.

The College’s Admissions Policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code May 2023. Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/A-Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements#eng. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

The entrance criteria above may change subject to awarding body regulations. The College reserves the right to enhance the entrance requirements where demand exceeds the number of available places. In addition, where places remain available the College reserves the right to offer places to candidates with a profile less than that listed above.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Procedure.

For further detail on our entry requirements please review our Admissions Policy & Criteria.

There are 8 units in total.

4 Core Units include:

Work and Working Lives in a Changing Business Environment
People Management and Development Strategies for Performance
Personal Effectiveness, Ethics and Business Acumen
Business Research in People Practice

3 Specialist Units include:

Strategic Employment Relations
Resourcing and Talent Management to Sustain Success
Strategic Reward Management

1 Additional Specialist Unit:

Organisational Design and Development

Assessment for this qualification is employer driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career. This qualification is not graded, therefore, learners will receive either a Pass or Fail. Each assessment within the qualification will be graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Assignments will be internally marked and moderated. CIPD will conduct moderation sampling and validate centre marking before the release of results to learners.

Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 25/26. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

Other fees will include CIPD membership fees which are paid directly to CIPD.

Upon successful completion of the Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management, learners with the relevant professional experience can apply for chartered membership.

Upon successful completion of the Strategic People Management Level 7 Advanced Diploma, participants will be equipped with the advanced skills and knowledge required to take on strategic HR roles or senior management positions with people management responsibilities. They may pursue career opportunities such as a: