CIPD Employee Relations (Generalist Elective)

Who is it for?

If you're considering this course, or any other of the CIPD courses that make up the PDS, you'll be an HR professional already working within an organisation and a current Student member of the CIPD. You'll be organised, have advanced people skills and be committed to helping staff to reach their full potential, both for their own career development and the benefit of the organisation.

Where can it lead?

Highly qualified professionals in HR can rise to the top. As more and more companies understand the importance of effective management of their staff, knowledge of and experience in sound HR practices is becoming more and more highly prized. Even if you would like to eventually progress to a different area of management, the skills you learn through this qualification will be a valuable addition to your resume.

Salary?

Once completed, this qualification can be expected to add to your earning potential, and give you an added edge when it comes to promotion opportunities. While a starting salary for a personnel manager can be anything between £25,000 to £50,000 a year or more, depending on the size of the organisation, a move to senior management can take you into an even higher salary band.

Can I apply?

As this is a Level 7 programme (equivalent to a Master's degree) you will need a good level of management experience. Please call our dedicated CIPD advisors on 0500 501 346 to discuss specific entry requirements, how to gain CIPD Student Membership, and the exemption process.

Course Code

U05

Period of study

12 months

What will I study?

Employee Relations Management in Context (1)

• Considering the history and development of employee relations. Examine the changing environment in terms of social, political and economic factors. Explore the impact of the European Union on employee relations.

Employee Relations Management in Context (2)

• Examine the role of the government as an economic manager and legislator. Review relevant policies and frameworks and their implications. Explore State agencies, such as the Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service.

The Parties in Employee Relations

• Examine employers’ associations, the nature of management, and employee relations’ business strategies. Consider the role of trade unions and other forms of employee representation. Examine the State as an employer.

Employee Involvement and Participation

• Examine communication strategies and policies to enhance employee involvement and participation.

Employee Relations Outcomes

• Consider the reasons for and types of industrial action. Examine the different types of agreements that can be reached, and the impact of trade unions on organisational efficiency.

Employee Relations Skills (1)

• Examine the groups involved in negotiation, the different types of negotiation, and negotiating situations. Consider the bargaining process and the psychological contract. Review collective bargaining and consider the role of health, safety and environment committees.

Employee Relations Skills (2)

• Examine the following topics in depth: grievance, discipline, redundancy, managing change.

Assessment

There will be four assessments during the course and one exam (set by CIPD) on completion of the course. Students will also be required to attend a 2-day residential workshop.  Assessments can be submitted to ICS online via the Student Community (the faster alternative), or posted to ICS.

• Assessment 1: 7 questions (of a choice of 10) testing knowledge of Units 1 to 3.
• Assessment 2: 7 questions (of a choice of 10) testing  knowledge of Units 4 to 7.
• Assessment 3: 3 questions on a case study, testing knowledge of all 7 units.
• Assessment 4: 1 assignment (of a choice of 2) which should be approximately 2,000 words.
• Final Exam: 1 case study and 7 questions (of a choice of 10). The exam must be completed within 2 hours.

Notes

The 2-day residential workshop will take place at a central UK location.

The exam is held in May and November of each year.

Please note that the format of the exam is subject to change. The details provided are intended only as a guide and should not be regarded as definitive.

Technical requirements/Fees

CIPD membership, exam and workshop fees are additional to course fees.