CIPD
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body for Human Resources (HR), Learning and Development (L&D) , Organisational Development (OD) and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change.
About CIPD
CIPD helps organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies and has been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years.
With over 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using its research, insights and learning – it gives trusted advice and offers independent thought leadership. It’s a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
How will this benefit BTEC Business students
The CIPD and Pearson have identified modules of the CIPD Courses which are equivalent in content to modules of the Pearson BTECs in Business.
BTEC students undertaking CIPD Courses will be exempt from the relevant CIPD modules where they have provided appropriate evidence of successful completion of the eligible Pearson BTEC in Business modules.
See chart below for details:
| Qualification name | Pearson eligible module | CIPD exempt module |
|---|---|---|
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business |
Units 1-3 1 Exploring Business 3 Personal and Business Finance
|
Unit 3C001 of CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice:
|
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business |
Units 1-3 3 Personal and Business Finance
|
Unit 3C001 of CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice: |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business |
Units 1-3 1 Exploring Business 3 Personal and Business Finance
|
Unit 3C001 of CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice: |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business |
Units 1 – 3: 3 Personal and Business Finance
4 Managing an Event 5 International Business 6 Principles of Management 7 Business Decision Making 9 Team Building in Business 14 Investigating Customer Service 17 Digital Marketing
|
Unit 3C001 of CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice:
Units: 3C002, 3C003 and 3C004 of CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice: (Unit 3C002 Principles of analytics) (Unit 3C003 Core behaviours for people professionals) (Unit 3C004 Essentials of people practice) |
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National in Business (Human Resource Management) (2021)
Pearson BTEC International Level 5 Higher National in Business (Human Resource Management) (2021) |
Unit 32 Unit 31 Unit 30
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Unit 5C001 Organisational performance and culture in practice Unit 5HR01 Employment relationship management Unit 5HR02 Talent management and workforce planning |
How the CIPD support learners
The CIPD supports leaners studying towards their CIPD qualification at all stages of the journey. It's Centre Finder lists all Approved Study Centres, with filters for the qualification, delivery method and location.
After signing up with a study centre, the CIPD provides the following resources:
What to expect from the CIPD and the study centre – their respective roles, becoming a CIPD member and guides including how to study effectively.
Grouped by qualification, links to all the relevant reading, key journals, EBSCO content, assessment explainer videos and guides on writing academically, critical reviews and policies.
What happens after submitting the final assessment, when to expect to receive your certificate and membership upgrade (including your digital membership badge) and access to learning to continue your professional development.
As a member of the CIPD, learners have access to a wide range of additional content through the CIPD’s Learning Hub and Knowledge Hub, discounts on study texts and support through the professional community throughout their studies.
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