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
Everything You Need to Know About CIPD Qualifications in 2026
Whether new to your HR career or looking to enhance your existing skills and knowledge, we cover everything you need to know about CIPD qualifications.
01 December 2025 - 4 min read
What's the Difference Between HR and L&D?
HR and L&D are two halves of the whole that make up the people profession, though they’re often lumped together. We review the key differences here.
16 July 2024 - 3 min read
The 10 Best Learning & Development Qualifications
Learning & Development professionals focus on training employees to help them develop within their organisations. In this blog we explore the 5 best L&D qualifications you can choose from to enhance you L&D career.
16 December 2025 - 5 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Alexa Boutouili | CIPD Level 5 L&D Review
Alexa was given the opportunity to study from her employer and was soon enrolled on the Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. Read her story to find out how she is getting on.
09 May 2024 - 2 min read
ICS Learn Introduces Live Online CIPD Qualifications
ICS Learn is excited to announce the launch of our new Live Online study method for our globally accredited CIPD HR and L&D courses.
08 April 2024 - 2 min read
The Pros and Cons of Studying CIPD Online
With online learning becoming more and more popular, studying CIPD online can help HR and L&D professionals elevate their career and fit their studies around their life. This blog explores the prod and cons of studying a CIPD qualification online.
24 November 2023 - 6 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Lucy Johnson | CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma
Switching from Education to L&D, Lucy is completing her Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development and has secured a new role. Find out more about her experience in her student story.
09 October 2023 - 2 min read
A Business Guide to an Effective Learning and Development Strategy
Learn how to build an effective learning and development strategy that is unique to you, and the needs and wants of your employees.
03 July 2023 - 3 min read
How to Get a Job in Learning & Development
Are you looking for an exciting new career? Follow our top tips on how to get a job in Learning and Development.
29 June 2023 - 3 min read
A Business Guide to Creating an Inclusive Learning Culture
An inclusive learning culture is something that is not only beneficial to employees, but employers too. Read our five tips on how best to ensure your learning culture is as inclusive as it can be.
28 June 2023 - 3 min read
