Human Resources Blog
CIPD 101: A Complete Guide to CIPD HR and L&D Qualifications (and Which One to Choose)
We've created a comprehensive guide on CIPD HR and L&D qualifications to help you choose the career pathway that best suits you.
03 March 2026 - 5 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Imogen Culbert | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Read more about Imogen's learning experience as she embarks on a CIPD Level 5 Diploma to support her in her new role as HR and Communications Officer.
02 February 2023 - 1 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Kristin Leineke | CIPD Level 5 Review
After moving to the UK, Kristin enrolled on a CIPD Level 5 qualification to help her get more acquainted with people practice and employment laws in the UK.
23 January 2023 - 1 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Kim Buckley | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Kim works as a Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and is currently working towards gaining her Level 5 CIPD in People Management. Read more about her story.
05 January 2023 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Daisy Goodwin | Level 5
Daisy speaks about overcoming her worries and gaining the courage to sit her CIPD Level 5 in HR, allowing her to take the next step in her career.
06 December 2022 - 3 min read
CIPD Stories: Jocey Thomsen | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Jocey talks to us about her experience of studying her CIPD Level 5 Diploma, and why she enjoyed learning with us.
06 December 2022 - 3 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Anne-Marie McLoughlin | CIPD Level 7 Diploma
Anne-Marie was eager to progress her HR career. After careful consideration of her option she decided to study a CIPD Level 7 qualification with ICS Learn.
28 November 2022 - 2 min read
ICS Learn Announces New CIPD Level 5 Fast Track Course
We're pleased to announce that we are now offering a new CIPD Level 5 Fast Track course. Find out more about the qualification and new study format here.
16 November 2022 - 3 min read
HR Analytics: How to Measure Employee Retention
Employee retention is a recurring concern for HR managers around the world, as the needs of employees are continuously changing. Here are 5 metrics HR managers should focus on.
14 November 2022 - 5 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Paul Adesoye | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Paul wanted to enhance his HR career and gain more job experience, so he decided to study an online CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.
09 November 2022 - 1 min read