New CIPD study centre opens up for HR apprenticeships

New CIPD study centre in Sheffield

We are excited to announce that we are now an accredited CIPD study centre! This opens the door to HR and people professionals looking to start their CIPD journey.

People from Sheffield and beyond can now hone and perfect their human resources, learning and development skills at Sheffield’s latest Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) study centre, Whyy? Change in Chapeltown. The only independent training provider that delivers face to face CIPD qualifications in South Yorkshire.

Our new CIPD lead, Laura Wright, who will be delivering our CIPD qualifications, HR apprenticeships and L&D apprenticeship training said:

“We’re thrilled to have gained our accredited study centre status for CIPD which adds to the extensive list of courses we can deliver.”

Laura Wright CIPD tutor — Laura Wright, CIPD tutor

Laura’s career in HR has taken her up and down the country as Regional HR Manager for Aviva. For 12 years, Laura was responsible for recruitment and selection and the management of day-to-day HR management. Laura also headed up a large team of HR professionals and administrators in Sheffield, Liverpool and Northampton.

Laura continued;

“No two days are ever the same in HR, you’re faced with new challenges all the time and you need to have the right knowledge in place to deal with them effectively.”

Who are the CIPD?

The CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) is the professional body for HR and people development, a worldwide community of 150,000+ members.

What are CIPD qualifications?

CIPD qualifications set the international benchmark for the people profession and provides a strong foundation to give people professionals the confidence and capabilities to guide their decision-making, actions and behaviours throughout their career. A highly regarded qualification within the HR and L&D industry this is the gold standard of qualifications for people professionals.

CIPD Qualifications

Human resource managers, officers, assistants and their learning and development colleagues can upskill with the new professional CIPD qualifications at Level Three and Level Five. These new qualifications are ideal for those just starting out in their HR / L&D career or for managers aspiring to become senior directors.

HR Apprenticeships

Not only will you be able to gain a highly recognised CIPD qualification, but we also offer you the chance to get up to 100% funding through the apprenticeship levy.

Level 3 HR Support + CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Level 5 HR Consultant Partner + CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

L&D Apprenticeships

Level 3 Learning and Development Practitioner + CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Level 5 Learning and Development Consultant Business Partner + CIPD Associate Diploma in Learning and Development

We work with businesses across the region to deliver business improvement through training and skills development. Our ‘Plan. Do. Crack On’ ethos is adopted by all our expert tutors who are industry specialists in their own right.

If you’re looking to gain a CIPD qualification, an accredited HR or L&D apprenticeship, get in touch with us via email; info@whyychange.com or give us a ring on 0114 400 0077 and we’ll be more than happy to help support you or your business.