Advance your career in HR and Learning & Development

PwC is one of the 10 largest HR consultancies in the world and employs 6000+ HR professionals. For decades we have been providing clients across the region with expert advice and guidance on their human capital practices. We combine this industry knowledge with the academic experience of our trainers to develop a complete learning solution for you for CIPD Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications.   

We are an Approved Centre of CIPD and offer the highest number of contact hours in the region in our face-to-face CIPD classes. Our goal is simple - to make sure you have all the knowledge, skills and training to become CIPD qualified, and to enable you to excel in the classroom and at your workplace.   

You can join our open courses face-to-face in UAE, KSA or Oman, or connect with us for customised in-house solutions.

We are also pleased to launch our CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice in Arabic. Learn more about our qualification here.

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Exceptional pass rate 99%
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Who is it for?

The CIPD qualifications are the right choice for you if you are an HR & L&D professional looking to grow your career, or you aspire to become one. You can identify the suitable CIPD level based on your background and experience:

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: if you are new to the HR role or have served in HR but have no previous formal qualification. You can enhance the certification by completing additional units of the Foundation Diploma in Human Resources.

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management: if you are an experienced HR professional looking to advance your management expertise, want to work as an independent consultant in HR, or are responsible for HR operations in an organisation where HR is not a specialist function. You must either have the required job experience or the Level 3 certification to be eligible for the Associate Diploma in People Management.

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development: if you are an experienced L&D professional aiming to boost your management skills, want to work as an independent consultant in HR, or are responsible for L&D operations in an organisation where L&D is not a specialist function.

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Which CIPD qualification level are you eligible for?

You will join the most appropriate level based on:

  • Your prior work experience and
  • Educational background and
  • Initial diagnostic interview

Our expert CIPD facilitators and consultants can help assess your eligibility and help identify the level suitable for you.

Course structure

We offer a comprehensive training programme for Level 3 and Level 5 with one of the highest number of contact hours in the Middle East.
Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Core Units
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
Core Units
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
Specialist HR Units
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
Optional Units
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development
Core Units
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development
Specialist HR Units
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development
Optional Units

More about the Qualification

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body for HR and People development. CIPD is committed to championing better work and working lives, building HR capabilities, shaping ideologies and setting standards for best practices. CIPD has been setting the benchmark for excellence in HR and Learning and Development for more than 100 years with 140,000 members globally and already has more than 2000 members in the Middle East. To know more about CIPD Middle East, click here.

To learn more about the CIPD qualifications click here.

CIPD - About

Meet our trainers

Schedule

  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

    Virtual

    up to 10-12 months
    18350 AED
    18350 AED
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

    Virtual

    up to 6 months
    17564 AED
    17564 AED
  • CIPD_L5_F2F_Nov2024_DXB

    CIPD_L5_F2F_Nov2024_DXB

    up to 10-12 months
    26400 AED
    26400 AED
  • CIPD_L5_Virtual_Nov2024_KSA

    CIPD_L5_Virtual_Nov2024_KSA

    up to 10-12 months
    18350 AED
    18350 AED
  • CIPD_L5_Virtual_Feb2025_DXB

    CIPD_L5_Virtual_Feb2025_DXB

    up to 10-12 months
    18350 AED
    18350 AED
  • CIPD_L5_Virtual_Feb2025_KSA

    CIPD_L5_Virtual_Feb2025_KSA

    up to 6 months
    18350 AED
    18350 AED
  • CIPD_L3_Virtual_AR_Nov2024_KSA

    CIPD_L3_Virtual_AR_Nov2024_KSA

    up to 6 months
    17564 AED
    17564 AED
  • CIPD_L3_Virtual_AR_Jan2025_KSA

    CIPD_L3_Virtual_AR_Jan2025_KSA

    up to 6 months
    17564 AED
    17564 AED
  • CIPD_L3_Virtual_Feb2025_DXB_KSA

    CIPD_L3_Virtual_Feb2025_DXB_KSA

    up to 6 months
    17564 AED
    17564 AED
  • CIPD_L3_F2F_Apr2025_DXB

    CIPD_L3_F2F_Apr2025_DXB

    up to 6 months
    23200 AED
    23200 AED

FAQs

  • What are the fees for CIPD membership?

    If you are studying for the CIPD qualification, you are required to join as a Student member at the start of your qualification. To join, you will need to pay a subscription fee of approximately GBP 130. To maintain your membership, you will need to pay membership fees to CIPD annually.

  • How do I become a CIPD Member?

    In order to receive your CIPD Certificate, you will need to enroll as a Student Member with CIPD prior to enrolling for the training programme. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have paid your membership fees and registered as a student with CIPD. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for Associate Membership and use the designation Associate CIPD next to your name. You can progress to Chartered or Fellow membership based on your experience.

  • What support will I receive?

    As a student at PwC Academy, you will receive support and guidance throughout your qualification. Some examples of the support mechanisms we have in place are:

    • Half Hour Club: Trainers are available to answer questions or clear doubts on any topics you wish to discuss 30 minutes before/after class.
    • Support Courses: We regularly run support courses on various topics to help you develop essential study skills

    Our trainers are also readily available to provide any additional support you may need outside the classroom.

  • How am I graded?

    There are no exams in CIPD. You will be assessed on an on-going basis on completion of:

    • Written assignments such as reports, essays, and case studies
    • Personal development
    • Interviews, performance reviews and other skill based assessments.

    For every assessment, you will either receive a Pass or Refer. If you receive a Refer on your first submission, you will have an opportunity to submit again. If you receive a Refer on your second submission as well, you will be required to redo the module. You must pass all modules in order to successfully complete the qualification.

  • How long will the course take?

    Typically you can complete the training for the certificate programme in 6-12 months and the diploma in 6-15 months. There are several programme formats to suit your schedule. It will take approximately 3 months after you submit your final assessment to receive your certificate from CIPD.

  • Are there any exemptions?

    You may be eligible for exemptions, credit transfers or recognition of prior learning if you have studied similar modules previously. Contact us with evidence of your certificate of achievement and we will discuss eligibility on a case-by-case basis.

  • Which qualification and level is best suited for me?

    In order to determine the most suitable level for you, we will conduct a short initial diagnostic assessment (on the phone or face to face) and then recommend the level that would be best suited to your education, experience and goals.

  • What are the eligibility criteria for CIPD?

    There are no formal educational prerequisites. If your educational background is not in English, you must demonstrate a high standard of verbal and written English to be admitted to a CIPD Programme. You may be required to complete a pre-assessment to demonstrate your English language competence.

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