Management and Professional
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Departments do not just hire and fire they’re vital to a company’s success. Employees are one of the biggest assets a company has, so getting the best out of everyone is very important. Many people choose a career in HR because of the extensive contact with people and the variety of roles within the field.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
The CIPD is Europe’s largest HR development professional body. A globally recognised brand with over 135,000 members, CIPD pride themselves on supporting and developing those responsible for the management and development of people within organisations.
Why choose us
We offer a range of CIPD qualifications depending on where you are in your career.
The foundation-level
CIPD qualifications are nationally recognised and have been designed to support the development of your career in HR. They provide a foundation for you to build and introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed by today’s professionals. They are also ideal if you are embarking on a new career in human resources or learning and development.
The intermediate-level CIPD qualifications offer a progression route from foundation-level and help you to develop the required skills for the postgraduate programmes if you are a non-graduate.
The postgraduate CIPD qualifications aim to prepare you for effective and efficient performance in a variety of strategic professional roles in people management and development. All programmes consist of a range of core and optional modules with topics including reward management, resourcing and talent management, employment law, employee relations, design, delivery and evaluation of learning, leadership and management development, coaching and mentoring. Solihull College offers CIPD training for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.
Studying the CIPD qualifications with us has several benefits. We have high numbers of students so classes are lively and allow for sharing of sector experience – vital for assessments. We have well established links with local employers in a range of sectors which include retail, manufacturing, NHS and financial services. The teaching team have extensive human resource management and human resource development experience in bluechip organisations. You will also benefit from our extensive library and state-of-the-art e-resources via our student intranet.
| Course | Level | Campus | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIPD Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development. | Level 7 - Higher Education equivalent to Masters Degree, Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| CIPD Foundation Certificate in HR Practice. | Level 3 - Further Education equivalent to AS/A2 Level, BTEC National Diploma or NVQ3 | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| CIPD Foundation Certificate in Learning and Development Practice. | Level 3 - Further Education equivalent to AS/A2 Level, BTEC National Diploma or NVQ3 | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| CIPD Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Development. | Level 5 - Higher Education equivalent to HND or Foundation Degree | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| CIPD Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management | Level 5 - Higher Education equivalent to HND or Foundation Degree | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
| CIPS Level 2 Introductory Certificate in Purchasing and Supply | Level 2 - Further Education equivalent to BTEC First Diploma, GCSE or NVQ2 | Blossomfield Campus | Part Time |
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Jo Williams
EON CIPD, Professional Development Scheme
“I am currently studying the CIPD Professional Development Scheme at Solihull College and chose this as part of my personal development plan with my employer".
It’s an opportunity for me to gain professional status, which is recognised internally, and will support my future career progression and ambition within my organisation.
“It’s also an attractive long term qualification for my CV, which will help in my career as a HR professional. I am a Talent Specialist for EON, responsible for the development of an international leadership pipeline of graduates and the identification and development of middle management within the UK.
“The best thing about the course is having the opportunity to shape the course – I’m a student representative, so that means that I get to work with both the students and lecturers, offering feedback and continually improving the learning experience for all.
“Solihull College provides a very supportive and friendly learning atmosphere – whether it’s socialising with fellow students, discussing the best sources for your next assignment with the librarians or talking through your coursework and exam preparation with the lecturers.
“It’s up to you to provide the inner drive to achieve the qualification but there is an excellent support network available to support you along your journey. In the future, I would love to be a lecturer, to coach or tutor the CIPD would be my ideal goal.”