CIPD Level 7
The CIPD Level 7 is the highest-level qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Designed for senior HR and L&D professionals, this diploma equips you with the strategic knowledge, leadership skills, and global recognition to influence at board level and operate as a trusted HR leader.
It is more than a qualification, it’s your pathway to Chartered Membership (MCIPD), internationally recognised as the gold standard for HR professionals.
Why study with PwC Academy
Expert-led and flexible
Experience hybrid training delivery (face-to-face + live online) designed for busy professionals, offering some of the highest face-to-face contact hours in the Middle East.
Globally recognised and leadership excellence
Strengthen your profile for senior HR leadership roles with a qualification that opens doors internationally and prepares you for Chartered CIPD status.
Strategic and applied learning
Bridge the gap between HR strategy and analytics. Learn to design people strategies that create measurable business impact.
Board-level influence
Build the confidence and credibility to participate in executive-level discussions and shape organisational decisions.
Who is it for
The programme is ideal for experienced HR and L&D professionals such as:
- Head of HR
- HR Business Partner
- HR Consultants
- Head of People & Culture
- Head of Diversity & Inclusion
- Head of Talent Acquisition
What you’ll gain
Pathway to Chartered CIPD status
Achieve MCIPD recognition, setting yourself apart as a globally respected HR professional.
Strategic leadership and influence
Gain the knowledge and confidence to align HR with business strategy, influence board-level decisions, and drive organisational performance.
Advanced HR expertise
Master resourcing, reward, employment relations, and workforce well-being, with evidence-based decision-making.
Global mobility
Build professional credibility recognised worldwide, opening opportunities for senior HR roles across industries and geographies.
Who is eligible
To enroll, you’ll need one of the following:
- Significant HR or L&D experience
- Senior management experience with HR responsibilities
- A degree in HR or a related discipline
Language requirements (if English isn’t your first language):
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL 90
- Cambridge English: Grade C (or equivalent)
How the programme works
The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is a postgraduate-level qualification typically completed over 18 months. The programme consists of eight modules. Learners are assessed through a combination of written assignments such as reports, essays, and case studies, alongside personal development plans, skill-based evaluations, performance reviews, and interviews. Training is delivered in a hybrid format, combining face-to-face sessions with live online streaming for maximum flexibility. The qualification structure covers a comprehensive curriculum of core modules, including:
- Work and Working Lives in a Changing Business Environment
- People Management and Development Strategies for Performance
- Personal Effectiveness, Ethics and Business Acumen
- Business Research in People Practice
- Resourcing and Talent Management to Sustain Success
- Strategic Reward Management
- Strategic Employment Relations
In addition, learners can choose from elective modules such as:
- Wellbeing at Work
- Managing People in an International Context (coming soon)
Schedule
Programme details to be announced soon; watch this space.
Connect with our team
For individual enquiries (UAE):⠀⠀ Shruti Joshi
Manager - Client Relations⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ shruti.r.joshi@pwc.comFor corporate enquiries:⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Amna Salim
Senior Manager - Client Relations ⠀ ⠀ amna.salim@pwc.com
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