CIPD Level 7Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management

As the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is equivalent to post-graduate study in difficulty, and it's the most challenging and prestigious HR qualification that the CIPD offers. It's also one of the most fulfilling! 

The CIPD Level 7 is the most advanced HR training qualification, focusing on strategic, high-level HR practices.

Unlike CIPD Level 3, which introduces foundational concepts, and CIPD Level 5 in HR, which develops intermediate skills and strategic awareness, CIPD Level 7 delves into complex topics like organisational design, advanced employment law, and global people management. It requires critical thinking, independent research, and the ability to provide strategic solutions to business challenges, making it ideal for senior professionals and leaders.

For more information on what you'll learn, download your FREE CIPD course guide today. 

If you're an experienced HR professional looking to advance your career, CIPD Level 7 is absolutely worth it! 

As the highest-level qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), this Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is widely recognised by top employers worldwide and is considered equivalent to a postgraduate degree.

Why Invest in CIPD Level 7?

• Boost Your Career Prospects: CIPD Level 7 is ideal if you're aiming for senior HR roles, such as HR Director, Head of People, or Talent Strategy Lead. Employers highly value this qualification when hiring for leadership positions.
• Pathway to Chartered Membership: Completing Level 7 makes you eligible to apply for Chartered Membership (MCIPD) or Chartered Fellow (FCIPD) status, which can significantly enhance your credibility and earning potential.
• Develop Advanced HR Expertise: You'll gain in-depth strategic HR knowledge, covering areas like organisational design, leadership development, and people analytics, helping you drive real business impact.
• Increased Earning Potential: HR professionals with a CIPD Level 7 qualification can command higher salaries, as employers see it as a mark of expertise and leadership.
• Study 100% Online with us: Our flexible, online CIPD Level 7 courses make it easier to balance your learning with work and personal commitments.

If you’re not ready to commit to the full qualification and would like to focus on only the essential modules of this course, you could study our CIPD Level 7 Core programme.

It covers 4 modules:

• Work and Working Lives in a Changing Business Environment
• People Management and Development Strategies for Performance
• Personal Effectiveness, Ethics and Business Acumen
• Business Research in People Practice

The programme has an average completion time of 9 months and a support period of 12 months. It costs £3,449 which can be paid in interest-free monthly instalments.

Bear in mind that the Core programme won’t give you a CIPD qualification, just the essential skills you need for senior HR roles.

However, if you complete the programme and then decide you’d like to move on to the full CIPD Level 7 Diploma, you won’t need to take the whole course again! You can simply complete the extra 4 modules and become CIPD-qualified!

For more information on our CIPD Core programmes, get in touch with our course advisors today.

Yes, you need to be a CIPD member for the duration of your studies.

We can’t submit your assignments for moderation, give you assessment grades, or award your qualification unless you’re an active CIPD member, so you must register before submitting your first assignment.

We’ll give you full details of how to join as a Student Member after you enrol. You’ll pay an annual Student Membership fee, and our CIPD advisors can provide you with the most up-to-date costs.

When you complete your course, you’ll be eligible to become an Associate Member of the most prestigious HR and L&D organisation in the world, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

You’ll join a community of 160,000 ambitious, forward-thinking professionals across 120 countries, and have exclusive access to a variety of benefits, including: 

• HR industry insights
• Useful HR tools and advice
• Budget-friendly discounts on events and merch
• Career guidance from prominent HR and L&D experts

As an ICS Learn student, you'll always have the support you need to succeed. From the moment you enrol, you'll gain access to:

• Our all-in-one virtual learning platform, mystudyspace
• Access to all of your interactive online course materials
• Online Induction Programme and AI-led videos
• FREE online study planners 
• Personalised tutor support
• Access to our Resource Library, full of tools, tips and guidance
• Live biannual Employment Law updates to keep you informed
• Our friendly Student Services team to help you with non-academic questions

You'll also have lifetime access to our Career Hub, which offers you thousands of resources to help you impress employers, master critical business skills, and build your dream career. This includes:

• A CV and cover letter builder
• An interview simulator
• An elevator pitch builder
• Career and work psychology assessments
• In-depth industry and employer profiles
• 350+ employer films with practical advice from hiring managers
• 1000+ short courses, articles and videos on key career skills like negotiating a raise and leading a team

You can take a sneak peek at the Career Hub and sign up for free today.

If you’re funding the course yourself, our flexible 0% payment plans allow you to spread the cost with interest-free* monthly instalments. 

Plus, with our price match guarantee, we’ll match any provider’s price for a like-for-like CIPD course, so you’ll always get the best deal with us.

If your employer is funding all or part of your course, we can invoice them directly for your course fees – just let your course advisor know and we’ll arrange everything.

We also accept funding through ELCAS for this course. If you’re an Armed Forces member looking to use the Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme, speak to our course advisors for more details.

Your payments will be charged in GBP. The monthly payments listed in your local currency are an estimate based on the current exchange rate from xe.com.

This means that if you set up a monthly payment plan, the amount you’ll pay each month in your local currency may vary based on the current exchange rate.

Your bank may use a different exchange rate from the one listed here, or charge a fee for converting your payments into GBP; we’d advise that you speak to your bank directly for more details.

Right away! When you enrol, you’ll be able to log in to your course and get started within an hour.

Please keep in mind that while our On Demand study option allows you to work through the course at your own pace, with Live Online you'll be expected to attend scheduled online workshops per unit of study.  

Enrol online or get in touch with our CIPD advisors on 0333 331 4611.

They’ll talk through your experience, education and ambitions to make sure you’re choosing the right course, then get you enrolled with an interest-free* payment plan. You can also verify that your course is budget-friendly when you use our handy affordability calculator. 

If you have any disabilities which you think might affect your studies or assessments, please tell your Course Advisor before you enrol so we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs.