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
6 Examples of HR Gone Wrong
As HR practitioners, we take steps to avoid the worst outcomes from people management. Some companies have experienced this, and we can learn from them.
07 October 2025 - 5 min read
The Facts and Figures: Employee Training
Are you considering investing in employee training? We've been busy researching all the positive perks that your company will receive if you upskill your staff.
14 June 2022 - 5 min read
ICS Learn Case Study: Shetland Islands Council | Online CIPD Courses
As a Workforce Development Administrator with Shetland Islands Council, Leona Mullay took an online CIPD course to upskill and handle new challenges at work.
14 June 2022 - 2 min read
ICS Learn Case Study: StepChange | Online CIPD Courses
Kirsty Opperman, Learning and Development Advisor at StepChange, built her confidence, knowledge and key skills through studying a CIPD Level 3 online with us.
14 June 2022 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Gemma Arnold | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
As someone with a love for learning, Gemma wanted to enhance her career with a professional qualification. That's when she found the CIPD Level 5 Diploma in L&D!
28 February 2022 - 1 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Emma | CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate
Emma wanted to enhance her L&D career, so after some research and a recommendation from her sister, she decided to enrol on a CIPD Level 3 course with us.
07 February 2022 - 1 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Jamie Greenwood | CIPD Level 5 Review
Jamie wanted to kickstart a career in L&D but needed the flexibility to develop while working full-time. Discover more about his learning journey with us, here.
22 November 2021 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Fern Adams | CIPD Level 3 Certificate Review
Fern studied a CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in L&D to develop her learning and development skills and was surprised about the reality of studying online.
02 June 2021 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Rebecca | CIPD Level 3 Certificate Review
Rebecca studied a CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Learning and Development to help develop her management skills, whilst fitting study around her work commitments.
28 April 2021 - 1 min read
