Course Overview

Take the CIPD Generalist Elective in People Resourcing to focus on developing knowledge and skills relating to current and future people resourcing issues.

Pre-requisites

This is a Level 7 programme and equivalent to a Master's degree, therefore a good level of HR experience is required. 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.

Qualification

CIPD Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate on completion of four electives

Support and benefits

• CIPD Postgraduate Certificate on completion of four electives
• Access to a dedicated ICS course mentor to support and motivate you throughout
• Complimentary textbook:  ‘People Resourcing’
  

Key topics

• 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.

Course Code

U03

Hours of study

12 months / 120 hours

Technical requirements

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

Outline

You’ll complete four assessments during your course and one exam (set by CIPD) on completion of your course. You’ll also attend a 2-day residential workshop. The assessments can be submitted to ICS online via the Student Community, or they can be posted to ICS. It is recommended that you submit your assessments online as you will receive your results more quickly this way.

Assessment Breakdown

• Assessment 1: 7 questions (of a choice of 10) testing your knowledge of Units 1 to 3. Your answer to each question should be approximately 200 words.
• Assessment 2: 7 questions (of a choice of 10) testing your knowledge of Units 4 to 6. Your answer to each question should be approximately 200 words.
• Assessment 3: 4 questions on a case study, testing your 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.