Certificate 1 year - Diploma 2 years. It can also lead onto part-time degree studies in Business. Those aged 21 and over and who are able to satisfy the Institute that their academic background or business experience will enable them to profit from the course, may also be admitted. As the recognised professional Personnel Management organisation in the United Kingdom, with a continually expanding membership, the IPD makes a major contribution, both in the UK and overseas to industry, commerce and government, on all aspects of personnel and development. Open to employed and unemployed individuals.
Entry level depends on prior qualifications gained.
1 year for each stage i.e. Core Management, Core Personnel and Development and Electives. Wednesday 2.00pm - 9.00pm. In addition, students are obliged to attend a series of skills workshops, normally held on Fridays. Current interests of members of staff range from business planning and control systems, accounting practices, personnel selection, occupational stress, organisational development and the management of change. Normally an Honours degree in an appropriate subject or an equivalent qualification, but other applicants may be considered on their merits.