Old CIPD Qualification

[bananarama75]

Hi, just wondered if any HR people could answer this.
Ive been pondering a career change back into HR - when I say career it was pretty fledgling when I left it to have kids/go into part time but mainstream admin roles. Anyway, I've been looking at role requirements and they mostly talk about different Levels of CIPD qualificationm, with Level 3 being the minimum?

Back in 1995 I did achieve 'Graduate' of IPD status through exam/study. I also as a precursor did my 'Certificate in Personnel Practice'.

Would anyone be able to tell me what my qualification is worth in today's money so to speak? Am i a level 3?

Thank you!

So you used to be Grad CIPD? That's Assoc CIPD in new money. The old level doesn't translate exactly to the new but it's roughly equivalent to 5/7. (I'm in the same boat)

Do you still have an active membership? If I log in to the website it confirms my status.

Could you ring the cipd and ask?

Thanks Prof & Temporary, Yes I have just dug out my certificates and it says 'Graduate of the institute' - not very specific is it!

No my membership lapse wayyyy back when i was last working in HR circa 1998. I will give them a ring though to see what I should be able to claim on job applications - although obviously Id make it clear that my membership is lapsed.

Oh Level 5 sounds much better though :)

I did the grad CIPD thing as part of a post grad certificate. Did you? I am MCIPD now and have never put level 3 or whatever on my CV. I suspect you don't really need to.

Good luck with you your job search. I let my membership lapse and rejoining was not an issue.

Hi Temporary, no I did it as a follow on from a 1 yr part time Certificate in Personnel Practice. It took 2 years part time at the local University business school. I think at that time you had to do the CPP to access the higher level CIPD course. I dont have a degree only a secondary education apart from this so probably only looking for HR Admin role to get my foot back in the door.

I hadnt realised there were 'levels' until I applied for an HR post and was asked by the recruitment agency if I had level 3 CIPD. Hence the quick scrabble to find my certificate! Thanks - I hope I find something suitable for my skill level. I dont think I'd rejoin until I secured something though as membership is a bit 'steep' iyswim. ;)

Thanks for your reply its been helpful

My Certificate says the same, at the time 'Graduate' was the status you achieved (as opposed to Licentiate or Student) It entitled you to use 'Grad CIPD' after your name.