Welcome

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Who we are …

• Andrew Spencer (CIPD Enterprises)

• Colin Gordon (MOL)

• Jeff Coulter (MOL)

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Purpose

• Provide an overview of our new Foundation Certificates in:

• Human Resource Practice (CHRP)• Learning and Development Practice (CLDP)

• Enable you to make an informed choice hearing about the programmes from a range of people and perspectives

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This evening

• Introduction 18:15 -18:20

• The concept 18:20 -18:45• Programme structure / resources

• Studying through MOL 18:45 -19:30 • Programme delivery

• Discussion / 1:1 19:30 -19:45

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Why Flexible Learning?

• Because sometimes life gets in the way …

• Alternative to taught part-time (e.g. 2 nights per week) and full-time programmes

• This is not distance learning

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CIPD Flexible Learning+

CIPD Flexible Learning+: a three-part blend:

1. CIPD study resources: developed against CIPD’s standards, regularly updated and learner satisfaction benchmarked through market research

2. MOL workshop delivery: clear timetable of regular workshops, clear direction about assignments, study, etc.

3. MOL Learner Support: by MOL facilitator/tutors and admin. teams

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Does it work?

• Growth Area

• Success Rates

• Positive Feedback

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CIPD Flexible Learning+

The concept

• CIPD Foundation Certificate qualifications at Level 3:• Foundation Certificate in HR Practice (CHRP)• Foundation Certificate in L&D Practice (CLDP)

• Deliver the underpinning learning for new CIPD Associate membership grade (Assoc. CIPD)

• Cover the core knowledge, understanding and skills required by competent HR & L&D practitioners working within a range of organisational settings.

• Suitable for those aspiring to, or embarking on a career in HR or L&D; or for those already operating in a support, or practitioner role, who wish to develop their knowledge and skills.

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The Programme…

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• Workbooks - learners asked to think about these from their own perspective, i.e. apply them

• Textbooks - review/analyse key theories and approaches in Personnel and Development

• VLE – pulls all aspects of the programme together

• Clear links between these resources

CIPD Learning Resources

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What are Worksessions?

• Main study units – informal approach

• Small learning chunk: 45-90 minutes each

• Clear navigation and aims / Diagnostic activities

• Activities: apply your experience, case studies or linked to included reading

• Feedback provided (but not model answers)

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How much time?

To complete workbooks, additional reading, research, assignments:

• On average 5 hours per week

• Flexible: “Where and when” up to you

• Key = GOOD ADVANCE PLANNING!

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The Virtual Learning Environment

The Flex+ ‘VLE’

• Support & Guide• Dedicated Area• Timetable & Planner• Discussion Forums• Assignment Submission• On-line CPD & portfolio• Facilitator/Tutor Support• Regularly reviewed and updated

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Delivering

CIPD Flexible Learning+

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• Who is MOL?

• MOL and CIPD• Exclusive relationship

• Why MOL• Experts in blended learning• Flexibility:

• Study blocks• Nationwide coverage• Programme options• Multiple starts

• History of success / CIPD awards• Open access

CIPD Flexible Learning+

• HR Practitioner Facilitator/Tutors• Workshop – application focus• Support• Robust QA• Competitive Pricing (no VAT)• Payment Plans (self-funding)• All-in Price (lunch too)• Corporate / Open Options

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MOL provides...

• Check

Consolidate

• Apply

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MOL Workshops

• Latest thinking/practices/themes – application of models• Networking/sharing/learning from peers & tutor • Case studies• Group activities• Integrative and consolidation of the learning blend • Vibrant/creative/fun/highly participative• Motivational/support from peer group/tutor – issues• Preparation for assessments• Experiential, not ‘Chalk & Talk’!

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Workshops

• Choice of 2 modular programmes

• 3 core themes underpin programme

• Specialist modules focus on key areas of HR or L&D

Core modules

Core module

Specialist modules

Core module

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Foundation Qualifications

Core module

Core module

1.Developing yourself as a HR/L&D practitioner

2.Understanding organisations, & the role of HR/L&D

3.Recording, analysing & using HR/L&D information

Core module

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Core Modules

Generalist HR Modules:

1. Resourcing Talent

2. Supporting Good Practice in Performance & Reward Management

3. Supporting Good Practice in Managing Employment Relations

Generalist HR

Learning & Development L&D Modules:

1. Undertaking a Learning Needs Analysis

2. Developing Coaching Skills for the Workplace

3. Evaluating L&D Activities

4. Preparing and Designing L&D Activities

5. Delivering L&D Activities

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Specialist Modules

CHRPWorkshop 1

Induction & intro to core modules

Workshop 2Understanding organisations, & the role of HR

Workshop 3Resourcing – approaches and policy

Workshop 4Resourcing – recruitment & selection practice

Workshop 7Skills Development day

Workshop 8ER – the employment contract

Workshop 9ER – Managing employee relations

Workshop 10Make the most of yourself, & your HR function

Workshop 5Performance Management

Workshop 6Reward Management

Developing yourself as an effective HR/L&D practitioner

Understanding orgs. & the role of HR

Recording, analysing & using HR data

Supporting good Practice in

Performance &Reward Management

Supporting goodPractice in Employment

Relations

ResourcingTalent

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CLDPWorkshop 1

Induction & intro to core modules

Workshop 2Understanding organisations, & the role of L&D

Workshop 3Undertaking a Learning Needs Analysis

Workshop 4Developing Coaching Skills for the Workplace

Workshop 5Skills Development Day

Workshop 6Evaluating L&D Activities

Workshop 7Preparing and Designing L&D Activities

Workshop 8Delivering L&D Activities

Workshop 9Skills Development Day

Workshop 10Make the most of yourself, & your HR function

Developing yourself as an effective L&D practitioner

Understanding orgs. & the role of L&D

Recording, analysing & using L&D data

Undertaking a LearningNeeds Analysis

Developing coachingskills for the workplace

Delivering L&DActivities

Preparing & Designing L&D Activities

Evaluating L&D Activities

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• Duration: 9 months • Introduced at the beginning of the programme• Themes consolidated throughout the programme

• Study Mode• Workbooks, Textbook & VLE activity• Personal tutorial

• Workshops 1 and 10• VLE activities• Submission of CPD and portfolio activity

• Workshops 1 and 10• VLE activity • Written statements/short assignments

• Workshop 2 and 10• Written assignment

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Core Modules: CLDP & CHRP

Developing Yourself as an HR practitioner

Understanding Orgs. and the role of HR

Recording, Using and Analysing HR Data

• Duration: 6 months • Approximately 2 months of study and workshop per module• Related skills development activities

• Study Mode• Workbooks, Textbook & VLE activity

Supporting good practice in managing Employment

Relations

Supporting good practice in Performance & Reward

Management

Resourcing Talent

• Workshops 3, 4, and 7 (skills development day)• Development of Recruitment documentation and

VLE activities

• Workshops 8 and 9• Completion of Case study activity (written)

• Workshops 5, 6, and 7 (skills development day)• Written assignment

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Optional Modules: CHRP

Evaluating L&D activity

Developing Coaching Skills for the Workplace

Undertaking a LNA

• Workshops 4 and 5 (skills development day)• 1 Assignment

• Workshops 8 and 9• Skills development day, and preparation of

supporting documentation

• Workshop 7 • 1 mini assignment, and supporting documentsPreparing & Designing L&D

activity

Delivering L&D activity

• Workshops 3 and 5 (skills development day)• 1 Assignment

• Workshop 6• 1 Assignment, and VLE activity

• Duration: 6 months • Approximately 1 month of study and workshop per module• Related skills development activities

• Study Mode• Workbooks, Textbook & VLE activity

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Optional Modules: CLDP

The Learner’s ViewSimon Gosney

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About me

• Wanted to career change into HR• Limited opportunities within organisation at the time to

transition into HR• Self-funding

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Why Flexible Learning?• Can help with career change• Rapid accumulation of knowledge and expertise• Easier to fit in than college• Best of both worlds• Easier to spread payments if self-funding

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The reality check

• You’ll need to make some sacrifices• The pace can be relentless• Easy to feel overwhelmed at first• Some of the workbooks are a bit dull

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Help and support

• You never feel alone• Good variety and blend of materials and methods• Can pace yourself with workbooks• Emphasis on practice over theory

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Key Benefits

• External focus of tutor• Build a network of valuable contacts• Confidence can build very quickly• Practical focus – benefits your employers• Research and report-writing skills improve• The network you build will stay with you• Transfer and apply learning immediately

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Hints and Tips

• The planning starts now

• Find study skills that work for you

• Get unpacking

• Chunk the work down

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Hints and Tips

• Use (and be nice to) the library staff

• Network and share information

• Scour People Management

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• Why Flexible Learning

• Programme pricing

• Nationwide starts from September 2010

Recap

What next…

• Talk to us now!

• Call: 0303 333 1463 (Local rate including mobiles)

• www.cipd.co.uk/flexible-learning

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Questions?

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