• Perfect for: HR professionals keen to develop their skills and drive change within their organisation. 
  • Typical job titles: HR Business Partner, HR Manager, People Analyst, Employee Relations Manager, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, Resourcing Business Partner, Reward and Benefits Manager, Talent Manager.
  • CIPD Membership attained: Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD) 
  • Qualification level: The CIPD's Associate level qualifications are Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 5 in England and Northern Ireland. Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW) Level 5 in Wales. Comparable to Level 7 in Ireland on The Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), Level 9 in Scotland, Level 5 European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Find out more here

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Associate Diploma in People Management

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