CIPD People Resourcing (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

U03

Period of study

12 months

What will I study?

The Changing World of Work and Organisations

• Examine contemporary issues which shape the nature of organisations and employment. Study the legal framework, considering both legislative and ethical issues in the workplace. Consider the various sources of external information which can assist organisations.

People and Organisations

• Examine how organisations have embraced new forms of work whilst continuing to meet their obligations to ‘add value’, and consider the resourcing implications of these different forms of work. Study new approaches which turn traditional thinking about the role and purpose of the PR function on its head.

Human Resource Planning

• Consider how HR planning differs from Manpower Planning. Study the benefits and limitations of HR planning. Examine the different stages of the planning process, and learn how the effectiveness of the HR plan can be measured. Consider the internal and external factors which influence the HR planning process.

Recruitment and Selection

• Examine the background to recruitment and selection, and consider the principle methods of both recruitment and selection. Study the ways in which organisations can measure the effectiveness of their recruitment and selection strategies.

Optimising Commitment and Performance

• Examine the different ways in which people can be developed and motivated in order to optimise both their commitment and their contribution to organisational goals. Consider the circumstances under which people leave organizations, and look at how this can be handled positively and fairly.

The Future of People Resourcing

• Examine recent developments in the field of PR and their implications. Consider likely future developments in the field and the changes that they will likely bring.

Assessment

There will be four assessments during the course and one exam (set by CIPD) on completion of the course. You 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 6.
• Assessment 3: 3 questions on a case study, testing knowledge of all 6 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.