Our CIPD courses provide an opportunity for Human Resources and training specialists to thrive in their careers. Recognised as the global standard for people professionals, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is the chief professional body for HR and L&D (Learning and Development) qualifications. It also offers the opportunity to gain CIPD Chartered status, the highest level of recognition, underlining professional credibility within the people profession.
Oxford College of Management is an approved Platinum Centre provider of CIPD qualifications. This is the highest accolade awarded to training providers who demonstrate consistent and excellent quality against CIPD standards for: training delivery, marking, assessment and high levels of learner satisfaction.
CIPD Courses
Gain the professionalism and credibility that comes with CIPD Chartered status—the industry’s leading HR standard.
Start your HR or Leadership and Development career, with the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate, ideal for newcomers and junior people professionals.
Expand your leadership skills with the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development.
Study your CIPD Level 5 in People Management, if you are looking for a more senior people management role.
Develop strategic leadership skills and business acumen with this advanced CIPD Level 7 post graduate qualification.
Elevate to senior L&D leadership with the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development.
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
For over 100 years, The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has supported organisation success through their expertise in people, work, and change. With just under 160,000 members internationally, CIPD is the world’s oldest professional body for human resources and people professionals working across public, private, and voluntary sectors.
All CIPD qualifications are underpinned by the Profession Map, which is the global standard for people professionals. It details the values, knowledge and conduct required for industry professionals to make an impact in a rapidly the changing work environment.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development offers a suite of qualifications from foundation to advanced Diplomas.
CIPD FAQs
Which CIPD qualifications does Oxford College of Management offer?
Oxford College of Management offers four CIPD courses. They are:
Oxford College of Management is recognised as one of the leading global training providers of CIPD courses and we have more than 25 years of expertise as a training provider.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the chief professional body to award accredited, HR and L&D (Learning and Development) qualifications. So, you will benefit from a qualification which is from a renowned professional institute and is globally recognised.
As this is an entry-level course, there are no formal requirements to study the CIPD Level 3 Foundation course. It is an ideal qualification if you’re new to HR, or Leadership and Development, or if you already hold a junior position in the workplace and you’re looking to deepen your knowledge and training.
The Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development, is a good choice if you’re in a junior HR or L&D role, or have managerial experience in other sectors, and want to expand your leadership and managerial skills. You’ll cover topics, such as: organisational performance, professional behaviours, using analytical tools to measure people practice, and more.
Studying for your Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, is a good natural next step if you’re looking to progress from a junior People Management role, or you have existing managerial experience that involves some L&D. During the course, you’ll gain a practical knowledge of organisational performance and culture, as well as studying topics, such as: employment relationship management, talent management and workforce planning.
The CIPD Level 7 qualification is designed for senior HR professionals looking to work at a strategic level within their HR profession.
To study at this level, it is recommended that you have substantial HR experience, a degree, or have already completed the CIPD Foundation/Associate level qualifications.
Although a university degree is not mandatory, the CIPD Level 7 qualification is a postgraduate-level qualification, so you should be prepared to study at this level.
The CIPD Level 3 Foundation course consists of four mandatory study units and you will undertake a written assessment for most of these. You’ll cover topics including: ‘Business, culture and change in context’, and ‘Essentials of people practice’. The fourth unit has a more practical element, where you’ll be required to conduct a job interview and to record it as part of your assessment.
During each unit, you’ll be assigned a support tutor and at the end of each, your work will be assessed as a ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’. You will have the option to re-submit your work on two occasions, if needed.
The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development, involves a total of seven written assessments. There are three core units, covering topics such as: ‘Professional behaviours and valuing people’; and three specialist units. You then select a final one optional unit from a choice of seven topics, such as: ‘Diversity and inclusion’, or ‘Wellbeing at work’. An assignment tutor will support you during each unit; at the end of each you will be awarded a ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’. You will be able to re-submit your work on two occasions per unit, if need be.
The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, consists of a total of seven written assessments. There are three core units, which consider topics such as: ‘Organisational performance and culture in practice’ and three specialist units, studying topics including: ‘Employment relationship management’. There is also an optional unit, where you choose a topic from seven options. These include subjects, such as:
‘Specialist employment law’, or ‘Advances in digital learning and development’. An assignment tutor will support you during each unit and at the end of each, you will be awarded a ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’. You will be able to re-submit your work on two occasions per unit, if need be.
For the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma you will need to complete a total of eight written assessments. Four are core module units, three are specialist module units and there is one option unit, from a choice of subjects. Each module is a written assessment and you will be supported through each by one of our expert tutors. Again, each module is individually assessed by one of our tutors and marked as a ‘Pass’ or a ‘Fail’.
You will have up to three years to complete your course; although you can complete it a lot quicker than this if desired. Typically, the length of study time for each CIPD qualification, tends to be as follows:
CIPD Level 3: approximately 6 – 12 months.
CIPD Level 5: approximately 12 – 18 months.
CIPD Level 7: approximately 18 – 24 months.
CIPD Platinum Centre status is only awarded to training providers who can demonstrate consistency in outstanding quality training delivery, excellence in marking, trainee assessment and positive learner outcomes.
These standards comprise the new CIPD Platinum recognition framework, which is designed to provide greater clarity for trainees and employers. Oxford College of Management is a proud recipient of this highest accolade – only enjoyed by a small number of global CIPD training providers.
In the UK, our CIPD study options are available online. Online On-Demand learning is the more flexible option if you prefer to study at your own pace and in your own time. You will receive access to course materials, such as videos and course notes, and will receive one-to-one tutor support throughout your assessment modules. There is no need to attend live virtual classes.
Online Live Learning is also fully remote but it offers a more interactive study experience. More than half the learning is delivered by a tutor in real-time online and the rest of the content is available online, on demand, via our Online Learning platform.
If you wish to study our CIPD courses and you are based in Africa, we now offer Face to Face classes in the following cities: Harare, in Zimbabwe; Lusaka, in Zambia; Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, in South Africa; and Lagos, in Nigeria.
Get in touch with us for an individual personalised quote.
Online On-Demand from £1450 + VAT
Online Live Learning from £1850 + VAT
Both study options include three years of support.
For Africa-based applicants, please get in touch with us for an individual personalised quote.
Online On-Demand from £2500 + VAT
Online Live Learning with eight Live Classes per unit, from £3000 + VAT.
Both study options include three years of support.
For Africa-based applicants, please get in touch with us for an individual personalised quote.
Online On-Demand from £2500 + VAT
Online Live Learning with eight Live Classes per unit, from £3000 + VAT.
Both study options include three years of support.
For Africa-based applicants, please get in touch with us for an individual personalised quote.
Online On-Demand from £5200 + VAT
Online Live Learning with eight Live Classes per unit, from £5,800 + VAT
Both study options include three years of support.
For Africa-based applicants, please get in touch with us for an individual personalised quote.
All the tuition with our expert trainers is included, as well as up to three years of support while you finish your qualification. You have access to a wealth of online material through our first-class online learning platform and your course fees also include assessment of each of your study units.
The cost of CIPD textbooks are not included in your course fee and the cost of CIPD membership is charged separately. Please note that the cost of CIPD membership is directly payable to the CIPD.
The majority of the study units consist of a written assessment. You will be awarded a ‘Pass’, or a ‘Fail’ at the end of each unit, which is assessed and marked by one of our expert tutors.
Oxford College of Management is always happy to answer any questions you have and we can be contacted by completing our online form, by email or by phone.
