Professional body qualification
CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma
CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)
An advanced HR qualification. Chartered Member status can follow through a Level 7 qualification or apprenticeship, or CIPD's experience assessment. Not a legal licence to work in HR.
- Awarding body
- CIPD
- Level
- Level 7
- Where it applies
- UK
- Exams
- Unit count varies by pathway — check CIPD
- Entry
- Study centres set their own entry checks.
- Also required
- Typical duration 16 to 24 months
Assessment and registration fees
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Course price (CIPD indicative range — varies by provider)Set by training providers, not the awarding body | £3,000 to £7,000 | CIPD (opens in a new tab)checked 12 Oct 2026 |
| Assessment fees | Check current fee with CIPD | CIPD (opens in a new tab)checked 12 Oct 2026 |
Membership and subscriptions
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chartered Member (2026/27) | £231 | CIPD (opens in a new tab)checked 12 Oct 2026 |
Official page: CIPD (opens in a new tab)Checked 12 Oct 2026