How to Pass Your CIPD Qualification

Cover
Endorsements Page
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Introduction
	The CIPD foundation certificate
	The CIPD associate diploma
	The CIPD advanced diploma
	Chapter-by-chapter summary
Chapter 1: Getting qualified
	Introduction
		Why get qualified?
		The chartered institute of personnel and development
			Benefits of CIPD membership
			CIPD membership levels
		CIPD qualification framework
			Level 3: Foundation certificate in people practice
			Level 3 certificate includes four core units:
			Level 5: Associate diploma in people management
			Level 5: Associate diploma in organisational learning and development
			Level 7: Advanced diploma in strategic people management
			Level 7: Advanced diploma in strategic learning and development
		Level of study
		The CIPD assessment framework
		Recognising previous study and work experience
			Experience assessment
			Recognition of prior learning
			Exemptions
			Credit transfer
	Summary
Chapter 2: Choosing where to study
	Introduction
		Study centres
		The process of moderation
			CIPD moderation approach
			University moderation
		Choosing where to study
		Mode of delivery
			Costs
		Evaluating programme structure
		Time and flexibility
		Geography
		Support
		Learning preferences
		Registering for your programme
		Final considerations
	Summary
Chapter 3: Academic study skills
	Introduction
		How much should I read?
		Keeping records
		Contextual examples
		Word count
		Getting organised
		Getting started on your programme
			TREACLE sandwich
		Academic writing
		What is being critical?
			Task
		When, where and how to study
		When?
		Where?
		How?
			Procrastination
		Submitting your assessments
	Summary
Chapter 4: Studying at level 3: CIPD foundation-level certificate
	Introduction
		The CIPD foundation certificate
	Business culture and change in context (3CO01)
	TREACLE marking
		A sample example of tutor feedback
	Recommendations for successful completion of 3CO01
	Principles of analytics (3CO02)
	Task 2
	TREACLE marking
	Recommendations for successful completion of 3CO02
	Core behaviours for people professionals (3CO03)
		CPD record template example
	TREACLE marking
		Example of tutor feedback
	Essentials of people practice (3CO04)
		Person specification
	Interview plan
	TREACLE marking
		Tutor feedback
	Recommendations for successful completion of 3CO04
	Summary
	Appendix 1
	References
Chapter 5: Studying at level 5: CIPD associate-level diploma
	Introduction
		The CIPD associate diploma
		5CO01 – Organisational performance and culture in practice
		Tutor feedback
		Case study
			Student response: Example 1
			Covid 19
			Brexit
			Student response : Example 2
		Assignment grading
			Student response: Example 1
			Theories of ethics include:
	5CO02 – Evidence-based practice
		Tutor feedback
			Student response: Example 2
		Tutor feedback
	5CO03 – Professional behaviours and valuing people
		Assessment criteria
		Consider
		Recognise
		Argue
		Reflect
		Explore
		Formulate
		Task 1
			Student response : Example 1
		Tutor feedback
			Student response: Example 2
		Tutor feedback
		TREACLE sandwich evaluation
		Task 2 professional development
		Your CPD portfolio
		Specialist and optional units
	Summary
	Appendix 1
	References
Chapter 6: Studying at level 7: CIPD advanced-level diploma
	Introduction
		Assessments
	7CO01 – Work and working lives in a changing business environment
		LO1
		A.C.1.2
		Indicative content
			Flexible working
			Onboarding new staff
		TREACLE example 1
		TRACLE example 2
	7CO02 – People management and development strategies for performance
	7CO03 – Personal effectiveness, ethics and business acumen
		Task 1: A sample response
		Task 3: Portfolio assessment
		Task 3: Sample response to task 3 7CO03
	7CO04 – Business research in people practice
		Getting started
			Project rationale: Diversity at Wonder Energy
			Research aims
			Research objectives
		Ethics
			Example: Ethical considerations
		Project report structure
		Terms of reference
		Task 1.1: Sample response
		Cost-benefit analysis
		Specialist units
			Advanced diploma in strategic people management
			Advanced diploma in strategic learning and development
	Summary
	Appendix 1
	Appendix 2
	Appendix 3A
		Information sheet
			Research title: Exploring gender-based diversity of leaders at Wonder Energy
	Appendix 3B
Chapter 7: Continuing professional development
	Introduction
	Core concepts of CPD
	The key requirements for CPD are
		Reflection
		Action
		What are the benefits of CPD?
	Identifying your learning and development needs
	The CIPD HR profession map
		What does it mean to be evidence based?
		What does it mean to be outcomes driven?
		What does it mean to be principles led?
		Core knowledge, core behaviours and specialist knowledge
		Specialist knowledge
	Setting learning goals
		A case example: Improving internal team communication
	A note on learning preferences
	Learning and development activities
		Which method should I choose?
	Activity
	Reflective thinking and writing
		How to engage in reflective thinking and writing
		Using models to aid reflective thinking
		Borton’s developmental framework ( 1970)
		Driscoll’s model of reflection ( 2007)
		Gibbs’ reflective cycle ( 1998)
		Key points
	Getting organised
		Level 3
		Level 5
		Level 7
	Summary
		Appendix 1
	References
Chapter 8: Referencing
	Introduction
		Harvard referencing
		Why reference?
		CIPD referencing requirements
		Using credible sources
		Common pitfalls that impact on the quality of assessments
		General tips
		Bibliography and references?
		Further resources
	Summary
	References
Index