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What is HR Planning for the Return to Work?

As the UK emerges from lockdown, HR and business leaders are facing another seismic shift in how we work, with major decisions to be made on returning to the office, making remote work permanent, or adopting the popular hybrid model.

The Learning Team of the Future – Essential Skills and Responsibilities

This year the virtual CIPD annual Festival of Work Conference and exhibition has sparked more insight, development and knowledge from expert commentators and keynote speakers.

Elizabeth North Shares Her CIPD Level 5 L&D Experience with Us

Elizabeth North graduated with her CIPD Level 5 L&D Diploma and shares her study experience at Acacia Learning.

CIPD Associate Level 5 Diploma 2021 Qualifications Explained

The CIPD Associate level 5 diploma in People Management or Organisational Learning & Development are both at the same academic level as an undergraduate degree. The Associate level 5 qualifications sit in the middle tier of three levels which are tailored to your career stage.

Student Satisfaction: Acacia Ranked as a Top Quality CIPD Training Centre

“Acacia continues to provide quality tuition across a variety of venues and methods and examination results are high. Student feedback supports the CIPD quality findings and the centre continues to provide high quality CIPD provision. Managers take a keen interest in the running of the centre and drive the maintenance of standards.”

Independent quality feedback report, 2019/20.

The Apprenticeship Levy: CIPD HR and L&D Advice

Did you know that you can use the Apprenticeship Levy to fund CIPD accredited HR or Learning & Development Certificates?

Webinar: People Profession Apprenticeships Q&A

You can actually put your Apprenticeship levy towards funding your new CIPD HR and L&D qualifications! We explore how. 

CIPD Membership 2021 Explained

The CIPD is the leading professional body in HR and People Development. We explain the CIPD 2021 membership options and benefits, whether you are just starting your career or you are a seasoned professional.

New CIPD Qualifications 2021

We are very excited to have been one of the first centers to be approved by the CIPD to start registering students from 11th January 2021.

CIPD Levels 3, 5 and 7 Explained

The new CIPD qualifications still provide a grounding for your career in the People Profession. The CIPD Levels are each designed to support progression at different points in your career but which is the right one for you?