Course types
Find a course type that's right for you or your team
Essential Insights
Short, sharp insights on specific topics.
Essential Insights provide bitesize information that will help you to quickly grasp a subject and gain an informed overview of a people area. Updated regularly and delivered fully online, they’re available whenever and wherever you want to pick up a topic.
Gain access to all Essential Insights for 12 months with our Core Learning Subscription. Constantly evolving, all courses are regularly updated, and new content is added to enhance what is available to you.
View Affiliate MembershipIntroductory Programme
Boost your effectiveness in your role.
Only available through CIPD Membership, Introductory Programmes are ideal if you’re looking for a sound introduction to a core area. They provide a firm foundation to give you the confidence and skills to excel at your level. Learning is delivered online to fit around your life and work.
Join today with Affiliate Membership and gain access to all Introductory Programmes for free, as well as exclusive CIPD member-only content, resources, and events.
Development Programme
Increase the impact you have in your role.
Development Programmes focus on building your capability and provide a deep dive into a specialism so you can strengthen your skills and gain expert knowledge. They’re practical and applicable, using case studies and examples to help embed your learning into practice.
Accredited Programme
Hone your expertise.
If you’re an experienced professional looking for recognition of your existing competency and to build the effectiveness of your work, Accredited Programmes are for you. Delivered online, these programmes are CIPD accredited with a formal assessment to demonstrate your specialist capability upon completion. Through our digital communities, you’ll also get to collaborate with our highly experienced network of professionals to share and deepen your knowledge, even after the programme ends.
Masterclasses
Be at the forefront of your chosen field.
Masterclasses deliver cutting-edge, insightful experiences allowing you to refresh your thinking, sharpen your skills and maintain your level of expertise. Network and learn collaboratively with experienced professionals and fellow specialists, bringing a new dimension to your knowledge.