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“I went from L&D newcomer to transforming learning in our company – thanks to my CIPD course”
“I went from L&D newcomer to transforming learning in our company – thanks to my CIPD course”

Melissa Venner was recently chosen as CIPD’s People Management Awards Outstanding Student of the Year 2017, thanks to the incredible results she achieved in her organisation by putting into practice what she learned on her online CIPD L&D qualification with AVADO. We caught up with her to find out the full story.

ACCA Exam Countdown: Muscle memory

Every week in the run-up to the ACCA exams in December, Caron Betts will be guiding us through exam preparation from a tutor’s point of view.  

Why L&D Graduate Melissa won the Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award 2017!
Why L&D Graduate Melissa won the Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award 2017!

CIPD and AVADO are delighted to congratulate our L&D graduate, Melissa Venner, who was awarded the Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award 2017 by the judges of the People Management Awards and described as an “outstanding ambassador for people development.”

A CIPD qualification made switching careers easy
A CIPD qualification made switching careers easy

A lot of our students tell us they decided to start studying an online qualification in order to switch careers, and Giulianna Boscardin is a great example. Looking to move from L&D into HR, she needed a course that would prepare her for the change without interfering with her home and professional commitments. With a CIPD Level 5 qualification she snagged a new job no problem! Read her full story below.  

Are women on maternity leave being overlooked by their employers?
Are women on maternity leave being overlooked by their employers?

New research, released this week by AVADO, has revealed that a quarter (24%) of women on maternity leave are not being offered the same training opportunities as their colleagues. This is having a negative knock-on effect by affecting their readiness to return to work once their maternity leave is over.

The human touch: Will robots soon be teaching us online?
The human touch: Will robots soon be teaching us online?

Mark O’Donoghue, managing director of AVADO Digital is in the August 2017 edition of Training Journal discussing if AIs could one day be used to teach online courses. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, here’s a quick summary of the article.

What is an AAT Bookkeeping License?
What is an AAT Bookkeeping License?

Every company is required by law to “keep the books” and record all of its transactions, which means an AAT bookkeeping qualification can teach you in demand skills and open up a wealth of potential roles in all kinds of different industries. But many bookkeepers prefer the flexibility of being self-employed, and choose to become freelance bookkeepers instead.

Why is the CIPD certification important?
Why is the CIPD certification important?

When you’re considering whether or not to take a course for any professional qualification there’s usually one big question in the back of you mind: “Is this going to be worth it?” The decision to start studying is a big commitment of time, money, and hard work, so you want to know that the accrediting body you’ve chosen is the one that’s going to reap the best rewards. So why did we choose to partner with CIPD Enterprises in order to deliver the best HR and L&D qualifications on the market? We’ve outlined some of the key benefits a CIPD qualification can have for you and your career.  

Finding the right HR role for you
Finding the right HR role for you

A career in Human Resources (HR) brings with it a wide variety of opportunities for career progression. With organisations becoming more and more aware of the need to attract and retain the best people for their workforce, along with the important task of employee welfare and employment law, employers are constantly seeking skilled additions to their HR team.

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