Student Stories & Blog
Finding Purpose Through Numbers: An Interview with Julie Spence, Founder of NOEXSPENCE
05 January 2026 - 5 min read
How to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions
25 March 2026 - 3 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to the Employment Rights Act 2025
28 January 2026 - 5 min read
The Ultimate List of UK HR Events in 2026 | Human Resources
Looking to stay ahead in 2026? We’ve curated a list of HR events to look out for.
05 December 2025 - 3 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Sanam Shaw | Level 7 Advanced Diploma
Saman has worked in Learning & Development for over 12 years, and upon moving to the UK, decided to gain her CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development. She tells us more about the tutor support, reading material and resources available to her.
08 October 2025 - 2 min read
10 Things Nobody Tells You About Working in L&D
Thinking about a career in Learning and Development? Beyond the job title, here are 10 key things every aspiring L&D professional should know.
18 September 2025 - 4 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Sarhang Abdul Smin | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Sarhang was keen to move forward within his role, as a Learning and Development professional. He opted to study a CIPD qualification online, and has enjoyed the flexibility and the knowledge he has gained so far.
11 August 2025 - 2 min read
UK L&D Salaries: How Much Can You Earn in L&D?
How much can you earn in Learning and Development? Here’s a run down of some of the most common types of L&D jobs in the UK and the salaries that they pay!
01 August 2025 - 5 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Su Starkey | CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma
Read more about Su's online learning journey, as they embark on the Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development, all while driving real organisational change in their day to day role!
03 July 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Tamas | Level 5 Diploma
Tamas is a Training Manager for a hotel group, and is already reaping the benefits of studying the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. As a third-time learner, he's feeling more knowledgeable and equipped to lead and manage training programs.
01 July 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Sivani Mohapatra | Level 5 Diploma
Sivani hadn't studied in 12 years, but bravely enrolled on the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. Three years later, she's now working in her dream role as a HR Specialist.
12 June 2025 - 2 min read
How to Build An Upskilling Strategy
Providing you with a step-to-step guide on everything you need to build an effective upskilling strategy, including examples from leading organisations PWC, Heineken and Mastercard.
12 May 2025 - 4 min read
Employee vs AI: Finding the Balance in the Workplace
We are now living in the age of artificial intelligence, where blended working between machines and humans are becoming the new norm. This blog explores the impacts, fears and possibilities that could unravel as a result of this shift.
21 April 2025 - 5 min read
