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
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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