STRATEGIC PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Level 7 Advanced Diploma

Level 7
Higher Education
eCampus
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Overview

The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is comparable to postgraduate level study. This qualification further extends the disciplines and scope learned in the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management and is aimed at intensifying learners’ autonomy and judgement so that they can strategically lead and direct organisations and their people. It offers the opportunity for learners to influence people practitioners and organisations.

Throughout the course, participants will explore the strategic aspects of people management. They will gain a deep understanding of human resource planning, talent management, and succession planning. Participants will learn how to align people strategies with organisational goals, develop effective HR policies and procedures, and foster a culture of employee engagement and productivity.

This qualification galvanises learners with a depth and breadth of understanding of people practice and management to furnish them with the insight and strategy development skills required to operate and lead in an organisational setting at this level.

This level 7 is suited to individuals who:

Are experienced people practitioners.
Are working in a senior people practice role and wish to extend and deepen their skills and understanding to shape strategy, policy and people.
Wish to shape people practice, creating value for a wider audience.
Are currently leading and managing people and practice within organisations.

The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to this course, is evidence that the learner is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in place allocation.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July 2024.
Applicants must have attained a Level 6 Degree (Hons) in a HR related subject.
Applicants must also hold a managerial/strategic HR role in a company and/or a CIPD Level 5 qualification.
An interview will play an integral role in offer of places on this programme.

There are 8 units in total.

4 Core Units

Work and Working Lives in a Changing Business Environment
People Management and Development Strategies for Performance
Personal Effectiveness, Ethics and Business Acumen
Business Research in People Practice

3 Specialist Units

Strategic Employment Relations
Resourcing and Talent Management to Sustain Success
Strategic Reward Management

1 Additional Specialist Unit

Organisational Design and Development

Assignments will be internally marked and internally moderated. CIPD will conduct moderation sampling and validate centre marking before the release of results to learners.

Assessment for the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is employer driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career. This qualification is not graded, therefore, learners will receive either a Pass or Fail. Each assessment within the qualification will be graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 24/25. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

Other fees will include CIPD membership fees which are paid directly to CIPD.

Upon successful completion of the Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management, learners with the relevant professional experience can apply for chartered membership.

Upon successful completion of the Strategic People Management Level 7 Advanced Diploma, participants will be equipped with the advanced skills and knowledge required to take on strategic HR roles or senior management positions with people management responsibilities. They may pursue career opportunities such as HR directors, talent management specialists, organisational development consultants, or HR business partners.