Student Stories & Blog
CIPD Student Stories: Jill O'Halloran | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Jill completed her Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management after previously working in HR and keen to solidify her experience with an accredited qualification.
14 January 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Ben Manning | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Ben decided to pursue a CIPD Level 5 to further his personal development and increase his income potential. This is how he got on with the course.
17 December 2024 - 2 min read
CMI Student Stories: Emma Ward | CMI Level 7
Emma studied the Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, looking to take her career to the next step. Read more about her experience in her student story.
10 December 2024 - 2 min read
AAT Student Stories: Katie Cook | AAT Level 2 & 3 Combined Certificate
Katie, a current finance assistant is studying the Level 2 & 3 Combined Certificates in Bookkeeping. She tells us about her experience of online learning so far in her student story.
03 December 2024 - 2 min read
How to Choose the Best CIPD Course Provider for You
Find the best learning experience and value-for-money when choosing who to study your CIPD qualification with by reading our guide to how to choose the best CIPD course provider.
02 January 2026 - 4 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Mark Ovington | CIPD 7 Advanced Diploma
HR Adviser, Mark, knew it was time to upskill so enrolled on the Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management with ICS Learn. Read more about his learning journey here.
26 November 2024 - 2 min read
AAT Student Stories: Danni Bamber | AAT Level 2 Certificate
Completing her Level 2 Certificate in Accounting with 93% plus distinction, Danni is now working towards both the Level 3 & hopefully Level 4 Diploma one day, read her story here.
19 November 2024 - 2 min read
The HR Professional’s Guide to the Major UK Employment Laws
In this guide, we explore some of the major UK employment laws, what they cover, and the key responsibilities they place on employers.
20 January 2026 - 7 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Hannah Jacobs | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Hannah decided to enrol on the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management as the standalone HR professional in her company, read her story here.
12 November 2024 - 2 min read
12 Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations at Work
Hiding your head in the sand will only make the problem worse - it's time to deal with difficult conversations head-on. Here's how!
03 November 2024 - 4 min read


