The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) was
founded in 1913 as the Welfare Workers’ Association (WWA). It is
the professional body for those involved in the management and
development standards of people.
Membership
With over 100,000 members, the CIPD is the largest body of
personnel and development specialists in the world.
Current Syllabus
The Professional Development Scheme (PDS) includes four main
areas of study: Leadership and Management, People Management and
Development, Applied Personnel and Development, and Specialist and
Generalist Electives. This leads to graduate membership of the
CIPD. Tutorials are attended every four to five weeks for a total
programme duration of three years. Assessment is through
examinations, skills assessments and written assignments.
Examination Sittings for PDS
February, June and October.
Catalogue
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