Course Overview
In order to be admitted to Graduate membership of the CIPD, you are required to satisfy the Applied Personnel and Development Standards.  Completion is also required for postgraduate certification.

Applied Personnel and Development is included with ICS's People Management and Development course.  This individual option is for students who have not and will not study People Management and Development with ICS.

Key Topics
Management Report
Continuing Professional Development Log

Pre-requisites
This course is only open to students working towards achievement of CIPD Membership.

Study Time
120 hours approx. For example: 10 hours per week to complete in 3 months, or 2.5 hours per week to complete in 12 months. Study as little or as much as you wish.

Support
As an ICS student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus our team of Student Advisors are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%...

Exam Details
The Applied Personnel & Development Standards contain two aspects, both of which will be assessed:

a 7000-word management report
continuing professional development log of at least 35 hours' activity

You will be given the opportunity to submit drafts of your work, and receive detailed feedback, before your final submission.

Qualification
This course does not lead to a particular qualification but is an essential part of the PDS.

What our students say
" I work on a freelance basis. Studying with ICS gave me the flexibility - I could study when I wanted, and the study materials were very good. Now I've got the IPD Qualification, I can become a Registered Consultant, which gives me the scope to work with even more companies." Sharon Collins

Key Jobs
As part of the PDS:  HR Manager and other related positions.

Free With Course
An ICS Study Pack which contains a document wallet, sticky notes, ball pen, highlighter and ruler to help you get started on your course.

Further Reading
There is no specific recommended reading for this course, but you may wish to read widely around your subject to enhance your knowledge as you progress.

Please note that we are unable to accept discount vouchers for CIPD courses.