- Perfect for: HR professionals keen to work strategically to lead and shape the future of their organisation and of the profession.
- Typical job titles: Head of HR, Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Director of People, Head of Resourcing, Head of Talent and People Analytics Manager.
- CIPD membership attained: Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD), with the potential to upgrade to Chartered Member (MCIPD) or Chartered Fellow (FCIPD) depending on experience.
- Qualification level: The CIPD's Advanced level qualifications are comparable to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 7 in England and Northern Ireland. Comparable to Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW) Level 7 in Wales. Comparable to Level 9 in Ireland on The Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), Level 11 in Scotland, Level 7 European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Find out more here
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