Introducing the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management for school business professionals
During one of his recent blog posts, Stephen Morales, ISBL CEO, said “As the role of the local authority continues to diminish, the burden of complex functions including technical finance and accounting, HR, premises and procurement now resides with schools and trusts. The range of specialist skills required to effectively operate a school or trust is on the increase.”1
With the recent Schools White Paper emphasising the trajectory towards a trust-led system and in light of the recent ISBL & Hays Survey2, which identified skills shortages and the need for increasing recruitment over the coming years across the sector, now may be the time to consider upskilling and specialising to stand out.
With the need for specialised strategic HR leadership across schools and trusts, ISBL is pleased to announce that from January 2023, the CIPD Level 7 in Strategic People Management will be offered as part of its portfolio of qualifications.
Why should I take the CIPD Level 7 course through ISBL?
For a school business professional (SBP), the benefit of studying as part of an ISBL closed cohort is the education contextualisation that is offered compared to other similar courses. All content and materials used are tailored to SBPs and reflect the unique HR requirements of the sector. This includes the contextualised adaptation of session case studies and vocation-specific components, which are specifically tailored by the CIPD tutor around key issues relevant to educational environments whilst keeping within the academic framework of the advanced diploma.
How is the course delivered?
The programme is delivered through a live online programme, with scheduled sessions from an expert tutor, allowing candidates to collaborate with peers to gain extra support and share experiences from an educational perspective. Learners will also have access to a virtual learning environment offering interactive online activities, engaging topic-based videos, and opportunities for collaboration with peers and tutors, plus learner forums for questions and feedback.
What will I study?
You will study eight units across the two-year programme including People Management and Development Strategies for Performance, Business Research in People Practice, Strategic Employment Relations, and Advanced Employment Law in Practice.
What can this lead to?
As a master’s-level programme, this is the most prestigious CIPD qualification you can attain. Many schools and trusts are looking for HR directors and managers to have a level 7 CIPD qualification, so not only can this allow you to improve your career progression chances but it may also lead to increased levels of pay and responsibility in the long term as specialist HR skills become a necessity across the sector.
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