CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management

L7 Level 7
Part Time
17 September 2026 — 31 October 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

 Become a Strategic People Management Specialist with a CIPD Platinum Centre.

Strengthen your autonomy, judgement, and strategic capability to lead organisations and their people through complex operational challenges and towards sustainable success.

This highly motivational qualification provides learners with cutting-edge thinking,  real-world insights, and advanced  strategy development skills essential for operating  at the highest levels of people management.

The programme is equivalent to postgraduate study and is completed over 18 months through face-to-face sessions every Thursday onsite at our City Centre Campus from 2.30pm – 7.30pm (term time only).

What you will study

Content and Assessment method: 

To complete this qualification, you’ll work through a series of unit assignments, each with set submission deadlines. 

These assignments are designed to help you build confidence and competence while developing the core knowledge and behaviours set out in the CIPD Profession Map (Advanced Level).

You will study 7 units:

  • 7CO01 – Work and Working Lives in a Changing Business Environment
  • 7CO02 - People Management and Development Strategies for Performance
  • 7CO03 – Personal Effectiveness, Ethics and Business Acumen
  • 7CO04 - Business Research in People Practice
  • 7HR01 - Strategic Employment Relations
  • 7HR02 – Resourcing and Talent Management to Sustain Success
  • 7HR03 - Strategic Reward Management
  • 7OS01 - Advanced Employment Law in Practice

Once your assignments are completed, all results are reviewed through the official CIPD Moderation process. Moderation takes place during fixed windows throughout the year, which may extend the time it takes to receive your final confirmation. After your results are approved, digital certification is issued directly by CIPD, typically within a minimum of four-six weeks.

CIPD Membership:

To study this qualification, you’ll need an active CIPD Membership for the full duration of the course. Membership fees are not included in your course cost, as they are personal to you and can be maintained beyond your qualification to continue supporting your professional journey. Information on CIPD Membership Fees can be found on the CIPD website. 

We’ll guide you through the membership registration process at enrolment, making it simple to get started.

Application process:

After submitting your application, our team will contact you to arrange a remote Microsoft Teams interview. This short meeting with a member of the CIPD team will assess your suitability for the qualification in line with CIPD guidelines and give you the chance to learn more about the course structure.

Course fees

Course Fee: £7,195.00

Entry requirements

You can apply for this course if you: • Are aged 19 or over • Are not currently in full time education or enrolled on a funded course with CAVC • Can provide evidence of GCSE English (A–C) or an equivalent/higher qualification. If you cannot provide this evidence, you may be asked to complete a short-written task • Ideally hold a CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice Level 3 and/ or a CIPD Associate Diploma Level 5 • Are currently working in a strategic people practice role leading and managing people and practice within an organisation

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

17 September 2026

End date

31 October 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

6 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
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Course code

CSCIPD7PM
L7

Qualification

CIPD Strategic Diploma in People Management
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Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE