Course overview
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The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is one of the leading and most comprehensive CIPD qualifications, covering everything you need to know to progress and excel your tactical industry skills and knowledge. The Level 7 Diploma is ideal for those with significant HR experience who are looking to progress their HR management career, teaching you the critical skills you need to prepare for strategic senior-level roles.
ICS Learn’s CIPD pass rate is 99%.
Job outcomes
- HR Director
- HR Business Partner
- HR Consultant
Recognition

Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
Duration study load
- Average completion time: 18 – 24 months
- Support period: 24 months
Entry requirements
- You don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol on the CIPD Level 7 Diploma, however, we recommend that you have considerable experience in an HR role or an HR degree.
Pathways
- Modules apply directly to the CIPD Profession Map
- All elective modules are available through both the HR and L&D pathways, however, we recommend qualifications based on the pathway you choose
Course features
- Choose to study 100% online either On Demand or Live Online
- Expert tutor support online or by phone
- Interactive online learning designed by CIPD experts
- 24/7 access to ‘mystudyspace’, your all-in-one virtual learning platform
- Unrestricted access to Career Hub, chock-full of tools and resources to build your ideal career
- CIPD student forums to network with other HR professionals
- A CIPD pass rate of 93% (*93% pass rate based on 9,266 assignments achieving a pass in 2023.)
Professional recognition
Accredited by CIPD
Assessment
There is no exam for this course.
You’ll complete a written assignment for each module you study and submit the assignments online to be marked by our assessors.
These assessments will be employer-driven and focused on practical scenarios that you may encounter in your people management career.
Delivery
- 100% online – On Demand
- 100% Online – Live Online
Who's it for?
The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is for those who are:
- Aspiring senior-level managers who want to advance their strategic people management skills.
- Practising senior-level managers who want to broaden and formalise their existing knowledge and strategic skills to lead organisations to success.
- Those who want to want to achieve prestigious Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow status.
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