The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is the most senior qualification that you'll be able to study with CIPD. Equivalent in difficulty to post-graduate study, it's ideal if you're at an advanced stage in your career and you're looking to progress to a senior position that involves strategic awareness, exceptional expertise and a high level of HR experience and people management skills. It will enable you to take your career to the most developed levels, letting you apply for most senior HR and people management roles.
The CIPD Level 7 is a professional qualification that's based on the CIPD Profession Map, which sets the international benchmark for the people profession and provides a strong base on which to give those working in people management the confidence and capabilities to guide their decision-making, actions and behaviours.
Once you've completed this course, and gained the relevant work experience, you'll be able to apply for revered 'Chartered' status: a prestigious industry accolade that's widely respected by employers and other professionals working in the people management field.
Ultimately, the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is a qualification that represents the professional culmination of your HR learning journey: and of your progression to senior management-equivalent roles.