Find the right path to success for you.

There are clear differences between each programme, but the result is the same – you will be able to select a way forward to suit you, your organisation, your lifestyle, your personal circumstances and your ambition to further your career.

Whichever option you choose, there’s a dedicated CIPS Programme Manager to support you and provide a focal point for day-to-day queries. 

If you are a corporate with more than 10 employees who wish to study with the Learning Academy, please contact us or call +44 (0) 1780 756777

Before booking please read our Terms and Conditions carefully.

Our Modular learning programme is made up of a range of individual, freestanding modules. Based on the CIPS unit content this option gives you the opportunity to study and get qualified at your preferred learning pace.

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Study when you want choose a unit or a whole level – this option allows you to focus on what suits you best.

You will be away from home and work for up to 4 full days per unit. During the programme you will attend residential, face-to-face tutorials of intensive and focussed study leading into the exam.

4-6 weeks prior to the tuition days, we send you joining instructions plus the CIPS Course Book to enable vital pre-course reading.

Don’t forget, where you have been awarded exemptions this option allows you to take the outstanding units in order to complete a level.

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Accommodation

The fees do not include overnight accommodation which is payable by delegates on venue departure. However, reservations are secured for all delegates for the duration of the training. Delegates wishing to attend the course on a daily basis must advise CIPS immediately to avoid hotel cancellation charges

Overnight accommodation will not be secured for delegates returning to the Kettering Park Hotel for their examination.

Should you require Sunday night accommodation, prior to each module, booking details are included in the Joining Instructions. 

Please note that you must be registered as a member to attend the programme. Join CIPS

Find out more about the unit content for each level.

While you have the flexibility to study at a time and place to suit you this study programme will give structure to your studies. A study planner will, week by week, help you to combine the learning resources and prepare for the examinations in May and November. 

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A defined structure to your learning keeps you on track and enables you to complete a whole Level in 12 months.

 
Three 2-day workshops (held in the UK) further support your study giving face-to-face tuition and an opportunity to network with other students on the programme.  

Practice for the examinations is provided in the form of mock exam paper assignments, one for each unit, which are marked by the tutor who awards a grade and gives you constructive feedback. They’re not compulsory, but do give you valuable practice at answering examination style questions and the opportunity to assess your progress.

E-learning assistance is available for 24 months so you can extend your learning or have support where there is a need to resit an exam.  E-learning demonstration.

Joining Instructions are sent out 4-6 weeks prior to the programme.  The CIPS Course Books relating to the units to be studied will be sent out under separate cover.  Login details giving access to interactive e-learning units, the online tutor and Knowledge Bytes will be advised via email.

Please note that you must be registered as a member to attend the programme. Join CIPS

Find out more about the unit content for each level. 

Highly effective, flexible and cost-effective access to world-class learning and development

With the introduction of CIPS qualifications 2013 the CIPS Learning Academy will be launching its 2013 syllabus e-learning units from 1st June 2013.

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New students wishing to purchase the 2013 e-learning units and Existing students who are transitioning from the 2006 qualifications and need the new learning added should contact the Learning Academy Qualifications Programme Manager, alice.mitchell@cips.org or call 01780 761477.

The 2006 syllabus e-learning units will continue to be available until November 2013 for students taking exams in May 2013 and for re-sits in November 2013. 

NB: Students studying the 2013 qualification should not use the 2006 e-learning units to support their studies. 

Individuals may wish to continue to purchase 2006 e-learning units for knowledge only.

You can purchase individual units or a whole Level giving you the opportunity to put together a programme of study in a timetable to suit you.  This means you can fast-track your studies or spread your learning over a longer period of time to suit your circumstances. 

Where you have been awarded exemptions this option allows you to take the outstanding units in order to complete a level. 

Find out more about the unit content for each level 

If you are a corporate with more than 10 employees who wish to study via this route please contact us or call +44 (0) 1780 756777 

You can start when you like and enrol for the CIPS open exams when you feel ready. 

E-learning assistance is available for 2 years where you purchase a whole Level and for 1 year when purchased by unit.   E-learning demonstration 

Please note: The e-learning does not cover the full syllabus and we therefore recommend that you use other resources in conjunction with the e-modules to ensure you are fully prepared for your examinations. 

You must be registered as a member to attend the programme. Join CIPS 

If you are a corporate with more than 10 employees who wish to study via this route please contact us or us on +44 (0) 1780 756777 

Please contact us if you have any queries about Distance learning.