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If you are looking for a job where you can help coach and develop people to reach their potential, with the opportunity to work in many different industries and organisations, a career in learning and development could be right for you.

Recently, we spoke with CIPD Level 5 graduate, Regaynor Johal, to ask her how she found studying her CIPD qualification. Here’s what she had to say… 

Recently, we caught up with CIPD Level 5 graduate, Kevin Rodrigues, to find out about the positive experience he had whilst studying his CIPD qualification. Here’s what he had to say…

In the exam room, you want to be able to rely on the answer your calculator has given you.

The exam countdown blog is back! This time last year I wrote a weekly blog helping students to prepare for the ACCA exams in the December sitting.  Apparently, some of you liked it so I am back, and over the next 11 weeks I’ll be sharing with you some advice and tips to improve your chances of success in the exam.

For those interested in accountancy or already training to work in the industry, understanding what employers look for is crucial to landing your dream job. With over a quarter million members of accountancy bodies in the UK, it’s clear that competition is high. So, while your qualifications are important, it’s also necessary to consider some the skills that will be relevant for a career in accountancy. If you’re early on in your pathway towards accountancy or haven’t yet started, you also need to consider what kind of career in accountancy you are best suited to. Different accounting roles need different skill-sets, from those involving communication and teamwork to those requiring self-motivation and a willingness to work irregular hours.

In July, I was lucky enough to meet Joan Kago – one of our CIPD L&D Level 5 graduates. Joan had travelled all the way from Kenya to London, to deliver her presentation as a People Management Award nominee for the ‘Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award 2018’.    Professionally, Joan has supported drastic changes in the way her company, Base Titanium, works with the local community and, nationally, she’s developed a project which can be replicated to improve employability and recruitment in Kenya.  

An Argument for Encouraging Staff Development in All Sectors When it comes to staff development in a workplace, there’s an old worry that accompanies it: “what if we invest in developing staff and they move on?” It can be countered with “what if we don’t and they stay?” It’s a classic “catch 22” situation.