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All you need to know about being a CIPD student as well as access to a wide range of resources
Gain internationally recognised accreditation in HR or L&D
Our HR and L&D qualifications develop relevant and essential knowledge and skills, and are a route into CIPD membership.
In these challenging times, you can achieve your CIPD qualification from home by studying 100% online. You can study with one of our centres accredited to deliver digital programmes, or one of the many centres who have adapted their learning offering to online delivery. Learn more about digital CIPD qualifications.
Join over 20,000 professionals currently studying an HR and L&D qualification with us.
Advanced level: If you’re experienced, looking to advance to a strategic level, and aspire to become a Chartered Member, then this postgraduate-level qualification is for you.
Intermediate level: If you’re already working in HR or L&D and want to develop your knowledge and skills, then this undergraduate degree-level qualification is the choice for you.
Foundation level: If you’re just starting out in HR or L&D or working in a support role, these A-Level standard courses will make an ideal first professional qualification.
Diploma: Study a wide breadth of subjects.
Successful completion of a Foundation or Intermediate Diploma leads to Associate membership.
An Advanced Diploma also leads to Associate membership, and gives you the knowledge to apply for Chartered Membership (subject to eligibility).
Certificate: Study the essentials employers are looking for.
Successful completion at any level leads to Associate Membership.
Award: Focus on one area.
Get the knowledge and skills in a specific HR or L&D subject.
Note: Awards do not lead to any professional grade of membership but may give you credits toward a Certificate or Diploma.
Each year more than 12,000 individuals join our HR, L&D and specialist study programmes. You can study CIPD qualifications at universities, colleges and training providers in the Middle East and internationally. Most of our centres offer a range of flexible study options to fit in with your busy schedule.
Browse all qualifications: Search the Qualification finder tool
If you want to study digitally, choose your digital study provider from the list of study centres
Choose to study online or attend a Study Centre in Bahrain, Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates:
Website: www.bradfield.co.uk
Phone: +971 4 440 5190
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.oakwoodinternational.co.uk
Phone: +971 4 359 9020
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate), 7 (Advanced)
Website: www.pwcacademy-me.com/course/cipd
Phone: +971 4 515 7200
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.eau.ac.ae
Phone: +971 4 605 0100
Levels offered: Approved Masters (Equivalent Level 7)
Website: www.hct.ac.ae
Levels offered: Approved Bachelors (Equivalent Level 5)
Website: www.mdx.ac.ae
Phone: +971 (0)4 367 8100
Levels offered: Approved Masters (Equivalent Level 7)
Website: www.uowdubai.ac.ae
Phone: +971 (0)4 278 1800
Levels offered: Approved Bachelors (Equivalent Level 5), Approved Masters (Equivalent Level 7)
Website: www.acacialearning.co.uk/cipd-hr-courses/cipd-saudi-arabia/
Phone: +966 55652 8029
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.bradfield.co.uk
Phone: +971 4 440 5190
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.oakwoodinternational.co.uk
Phone: +966 1 115119132
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.pwcacademy-me.com/course/cipd
Phone: +966 11 211 0400 (Ext.1716)
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.bradfield.co.uk
Phone: +971 4 440 5190
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.oakwoodinternational.co.uk
Phone: +971 4 359 9020
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.oakwoodinternational.co.uk
Phone: + 968 24475117
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.bradfield.co.uk
Phone: +971 4 440 5190
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.oakwoodinternational.co.uk
Phone: +965 22392003
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: https://acacialearning.co.uk/cipd-hr-courses/cipd-kuwait/
Phone: +965 66620860
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.oakwoodinternational.co.uk
Phone: +202 251 7064 1/2/3
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.bibf.com
Phone: +973 1781555
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation, 5 (Intermediate), 7 Advanced)
Website: www.bti.com.bh
Phone: +973 17870666
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.oakwoodinternational.co.uk
Phone: +973 17622708
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
Website: www.vtdi.net
Phone: +973 17404104
Levels offered: 3 (Foundation), 5 (Intermediate)
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Progress to Associate membership on successful completion of your studies.
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