Five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now | reed.co.uk

by Michael Cheary

Considering a CIPD certification, but don’t know where to start?

If you’re interested in working within the HR industry, a professional qualification could be the thing to take your career to the next level. And it’s about much more than having a brand new acronym to add you to your applications.

We spoke to the experts at AVADO, the UK’s No.1 online provider of professional qualifications, to find out their top five reasons you should become CIPD certified right now:

You’ll earn more money

To put it simply, CIPD certified candidates don’t just have the potential to earn more money than their colleagues – they actually do.

Entry level salaries for CIPD Level 3 certified HR Administrators and HR Assistants, for example, start at around £25,000, a full £10,000 more than their unqualified counterparts.

With continued professional development up to CIPD Level 7, you could even go on to become an HR Manager or Director, with the potential to earn around £62,500.

You’ll have an internationally recognised qualification

CIPD isn’t just the UK benchmark when it comes to people development – it’s a worldwide community.

In fact, there are over 140,000 CIPD members working across the globe, showing that the skills and knowledge you’ll learn will always be in demand, no matter where you are.

A CIPD qualification offers you opportunities to work for organisations around the world, giving you the chance to really take your HR career global.

You’ll rapidly expand your skillset

If you’re looking to work in the HR industry, keeping up-to-date with the latest employment news and legislation is essential.

Studying CIPD not only means that you’ll show potential employers your commitment to HR best practice, but you’ll also expand your industry knowledge and learn something new on an ongoing basis.  And doing it all using real-world examples.

So whether you’re completely new to the world of HR, or you’ve been working in the industry for a while, becoming CIPD certified will provide you with all the skills you need to get ahead.

Because you’ll have clear career progression

Scared of being stuck in the same job? This is the certification for you.

Every time you complete a new level of CIPD, you instantly open up more doors when it comes to your career.

Looking for your first HR role? A CIPD Level 3 certification will help find your perfect position as an HR Assistant. Want to move into management, or analysis? CIPD Level 5 will take you where you want to go. With CIPD, career progression is guaranteed.

And with over 40% of organisations stating that skill shortages affect their ability to hire the right HR professionals for their roles, you’ll never be short of opportunities to make your next move.

You’ll have all the support you need to succeed

Finally, it’s never been easier to learn CIPD.

AVADO are leaders in the field of online study, and will support you throughout your course to keep you motivated. You can even study on your mobile device, allowing you to learn wherever you are, at a time that suits your schedule.

So whatever stage of your career you’re in, and whatever other commitments you have, there really isn’t a reason why you can’t make a CIPD certification work for you.

Why study with Avado?

AVADO is the leading provider of professional qualifications in the UK, with an ever-growing community of over 50,000 HR professionals trained and counting. Students study with us to secure promotions, achieve higher salaries, or advance their careers in new directions.

As an official, CIPD Organisational Delivery Partner, AVADO offers exclusive access to CIPD experts and cutting-edge content that cannot be found elsewhere. Through our award-winning Learning Hub, enhanced by AI learning assistance, we deliver over 26 years of experience in online learning, paired with a high pass rate on our CIPD courses.

Key benefits of studying CIPD with AVADO include:

• Interactive classes that allow you to learn alongside other students.
• Expert tutors who guide you every step of the way, providing support whenever needed.
• Flexible, interest-free finance plans to make learning more accessible.
• An advanced online learning platform, personalised around your needs.
• Instant feedback on assignments through Quickscore.
• Mobile-friendly, bite-sized content for learning on the go.
• Exclusive access to Avado Connect, a vibrant community designed to support your career development and provide opportunities to learn, work, and grow.

 With comprehensive CIPD training, cutting-edge AI tools, and a thriving community, AVADO helps you enhance your skills and accelerate your career journey, powered by expert tutors and state-of-the-art technology.

Find out more

Want to learn more about how a CIPD qualification could change your career? Enquire now.

* HR Pass rates up to 98% based on submitted assignment by students studying CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR, September 2022 to August 2023.

AVADO has helped over 100,000 people gain professional qualifications and offer the highest quality tutoring in the market. They offer monthly, supported cohorts or self-paced courses so you can study the way you prefer.