Our cutting-edge self-directed courses enable you to learn at your own pace, anytime and from anywhere, on the CIPD Learning hub, our online learning platform.
What’s the self-directed learning experience like?
When you purchase a self-directed course or subscription bundle, you have unlimited access to your course content for twelve months, so you can complete your learning at your own pace, at times that suit you.
All our self-directed courses provide access to the CIPD Learning hub, our online learning platform. The hub houses your course content, as well as useful resources such as a place where you can save your self-reflections as you learn, plus a community of fellow online learners that you can tap into to support your learning and continual development.
You have access to your course content for twelve months and to the hub for twenty four months.

Core learning subscription
This subscription bundle gives you twelve months unlimited access to all essential insights courses plus all eight introductory programmes focused on the core behaviours of the people profession.Introductory programmes
Gain a sound introduction to a core HR or L&D topic.Accredited programmes
Hone your expertise by taking part in a formal assessment demonstrating your specialist capabilities.Other programmes
Explore our range of course types to find the right programme for you and your teams.

Face to face courses
Explore our courses delivered in-person by skilled trainers who are experts in their field.Online tutor-led classes
These live interactive virtual classes, led by skilled tutors, give you all the learning benefits of a cohort-based classroom setting without having to travel anywhere.
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