Completing a CIPD Level 7 qualification typically takes 18-24 months when studying a few hours per week. However, you can accelerate your studies by dedicating more time. Balancing work, family, and study commitments can be challenging, especially at this advanced level. The online format offers flexibility, allowing you to study at your own pace whenever suits you.

Our Level 7 Core program offers a flexible option. Focus on essential HR skills without the full qualification.

What you’ll learn:

• Work and working lives
• People management and development
• Personal effectiveness and ethics
• Business research in people practice

Program details:

• Average completion time: 9 months
• Support period: 12 months
• Cost: £3,449 (interest-free installments available)

No. Bear in mind that the Core program won’t give you a CIPD qualification, just the essential skills you need for senior HR roles.

If you complete the program and then decide you’d like to move onto the full CIPD Level 7 Diploma, you won’t need to take the whole course again – you can simply complete the extra 4 modules and you’ll be CIPD qualified!

For more information on our CIPD Core program, get in touch with our course advisors by webchat, email or phone.

The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is the pinnacle of HR qualifications. Equivalent to a postgraduate degree, it’s designed for senior HR professionals seeking to excel in strategic leadership.

This qualification equips you with the strategic mindset, expert knowledge, and influential capabilities to shape business direction through people. You’ll learn to align HR strategy with organizational goals, optimize talent, and drive organizational performance. By completing the Level 7 and gaining relevant experience, you can achieve Chartered Membership, the highest recognition in the HR profession, demonstrating your mastery of the field.

The Level 7 culminates your HR learning journey, preparing you for the most senior HR roles and positions of influence.

The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is the pinnacle of HR qualifications, demanding a high level of commitment and expertise. Designed for seasoned HR professionals, it equips you with strategic acumen and leadership skills to excel in senior roles. The course includes three specialization modules, four core modules and one elective module of your choice that align with your area of expertise.

Key features:

• Postgraduate-level challenge: Rigorous coursework designed to stretch your abilities.
• Focus on strategy: Develops strategic thinking and decision-making for maximum business impact.
• Path to Chartered Membership: Successful completion and relevant experience lead to prestigious Chartered status.

Core Modules:

• Work and Working Lives: Understand the evolving world of work and its impact on people management.
• People Management and Development: Master strategies for driving performance and employee development.
• Personal Effectiveness and Ethics: Develop leadership qualities, ethical decision-making, and influencing skills.
• Business Research: Learn to apply research methodologies to HR challenges.

Specialist Modules:

• Resourcing and Talent Management: Optimize talent acquisition, development, and retention.
• Strategic Reward Management: Design and implement effective reward strategies.
• Strategic Employment Relations: Manage complex employment relationships and navigate legal complexities.

Elective Modules: Choose from a range of options to specialize your learning.

By completing the Level 7, you’ll join an elite group of HR professionals equipped to shape the future of your organization.

Elective modules:

• Advanced Employment Law in Practice 
• Learning and Development Practice 
• Managing People in an International Context
• Advanced Diversity and Inclusion
• Wellbeing at Work
• Technology-Enhanced Learning 
• Organizational Design and Development

Key Differences:

• Level of Responsibility: Level 3 focuses on operational tasks, Level 5 on people management, and Level 7 on strategic leadership.
• Strategic Thinking: Increases from Level 3 to Level 7, with the highest level of strategic thinking required at Level 7.
• Business Acumen: Level 7 requires a deep understanding of business operations and how HR can contribute to overall organizational success.
• Complexity of Issues: The challenges addressed at each level increase in complexity, with Level 7 tackling the most complex HR issues.

Essentially, as you progress through the CIPD levels, the expectation is that you will develop a deeper understanding of HR, a stronger ability to think strategically, and a greater capacity to influence business outcomes.

Our CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma is entirely online, offering the ultimate flexibility to study anytime, anywhere. Unlike traditional classroom learning, you can set your own pace and schedule, making it perfect for busy professionals. All you need is a device and internet connection.

We recommend dedicating a few hours weekly for optimal progress, but you have full control over your study time. Balance your course with work and personal commitments to achieve success.

We’ve kept our enrolling system extremely simple.

You can sign up using our forms or even ask an agent on live chat to help you!

You can also call us at: +447842196338

They’ll help you select the perfect course based on your experience, qualifications, and career goals. Plus, enjoy flexible payment options with our interest-free plans.

If you have any disabilities that might impact your studies, please inform your advisor before enrolling. We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support your learning.