Student Stories & Blog
CIPD Student Stories: Ela | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Ela works as a Client Services Consultant, but has a real passion for HR and making a difference in people's lives. She's studying the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management and thriving.
25 June 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Sophie Jeffery | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Sophie's new role as an office coordinator involved some HR duties, and so she decided to pursue a qualification to help her thrive. Find out what she had to say about the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.
24 June 2025 - 2 min read
7 Best Podcasts for Your Summer Playlist
Looking for the best podcasts to boost your personal and professional development this summer? From workplace wellbeing and leadership advice to career change inspiration and creative motivation, these 7 podcasts are perfect for listening on the go.
08 June 2026 - 5 min read
The Ideal Summer Reading List for Aspiring Leaders
Summer is the perfect time to recharge and invest in personal growth. Whether you're new to leadership or looking to sharpen your skills, these reads offer valuable insights to support your journey.
20 June 2025 - 3 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Jorge Moreno-Romero | CIPD Level 7
Jorge wanted to pursue a career change, so he enrolled on the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management with ICS Learn to make it happen.
17 June 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Edina Papp | CIPD Level 3 Certificate
A career switcher, Edina has previously worked in customer service, retail and hospitality. She's now a People Coordinator and is working towards her CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.
16 June 2025 - 2 min read
Financial Literacy: The 8 Best Apps for Women
Managing your finances as a working professional can feel overwhelming, especially when many of us were never taught how to handle money in school! These 8 apps share tips, tricks and advice on everything's there's to know from budgeting to investing - specifically for women.
13 June 2025 - 4 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Sivani Mohapatra | Level 5 Diploma
Sivani hadn't studied in 12 years, but bravely enrolled on the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. Three years later, she's now working in her dream role as a HR Specialist.
12 June 2025 - 2 min read
How to create an Effective HR Strategy: Step-by-Step
An effective HR strategy is more essential than ever. Discover how to build a clear, objective-driven HR plan that supports your people and drives business success.
11 June 2025 - 3 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Donna Caswell-Bate | CIPD Level 3 Certificate
Donna lacked self belief at the beginning of her learning journey, having been out of the game for 13 years. However, things soon quickly changed, and she's never looked back! From Customer Care to HR, read Donna's story here.
09 June 2025 - 3 min read
