HR and Learning and Development Apprenticeship

Senior People Professional Level 7

When the macro-environment forces businesses to manage their people differently, HR teams must be equipped to react and support the business and its employees as required. HR Professionals must be able to be a supportive resource for the employee, from their induction onwards as wellce for their organisation.

By investing in senior people professional development and the ongoing upskilling of people professionals, the modern HR function is future proofed. The HR function will be well placed to build, develop, and maintain an agile workforce through fresh thinking, expertise, and confidence to guide the organisation in achieving its people objectives.

The Senior People Professional Level 7 apprenticeship has been developed with CIPD to give professionals the experience, skills and confidence they need to lead a HR function and support a business in people management decisions and strategy.

This apprenticeship is suited to those in Senior People Professional and HR management positions such as:

Head of HR / Learning & Development / Organisational Design
Employee Experience Manger
Head of People Operations
People/Change Manager
Senior HR/L&D/OD Consultant

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At a glance

Relevant to

Those in Senior People Professional and HR Manager roles

Entry requirements

Maths and English A-C, 4-9 or equivalent and be in a strategic role

Type

Apprenticeship

Standard

CIPD Senior People Professional Level 7

Level

Level 7

Format/Modality

Blended learning delivery

Duration

30 months + 4 month EPA

Geography

England

Cost

£19,000, Levy funded

Contextualisation available

Yes

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Programme outcomes

For employers

A strong and capable HR function has the power to deliver significant impact within an organisation; from designing a robust and effective people strategy, to developing a culture that drives performance, purpose, and employee advocacy.

On completion employees will become trusted senior professionals with the skills, knowledge and manners needed to confidently manage a HR function.

For learners

On completion, Senior People professionals will be ready to make data-driven decisions, be confident, trusted, and influential, in their workplace manner. They will have the ability to balance short, mid, and long-term strategic initiatives.

Learning topics

Learning journey overview

Building on your existing skills and experience, during this apprenticeship you will:

Employee lifescycle
Business insight and strategic synergies
Academic research and referencing

Leading a project
People planning and budget building
Technology improvements and trends

Investing in everyone and shaping the future
Diversity and inclusion
Interpreting people analytics

Professional discussion (underpinned by portfolio of evidence)
Project proposal, presentation, and Q&A

HR level 7 journey highlights:

Choice of specialism routes for individuals, depending on onward career path from: Human Resources (HR), Learning and Development (L&D) or Organisational Development (OD)
34-month blended programme, including the EPA, across classroom, digital, 1:1 and self-directed study formats
Access to exclusive content - offering the opportunity for social learning and networking with industry experts over the duration of the programme
Programme designed to facilitate effective on-the-job, contextualised learning – giving the fastest time to competency

Apprenticeship partnerships

Babington is proud to have developed this level 7 apprenticeship alongside expert partner, CIPD (Chartered Institute for Professional Development.)

This apprenticeship is accredited by the CIPD, the professional body for experts in people at work. For more than 100 years it has been setting professional standards in HR and have over 160,000 active members. They are also leader in independent research, trusted by governments and employers worldwide.

On completion you will gain MCIPD membership with the CIPD. You will be able to use these letters next to your name to display your level of knowledge and experience.

CIPD offers a wealth of resources, research, and insights on various HR-related topics. Their publications, events, and online platforms provide a platform for HR professionals to stay updated on the latest industry trends, best practices, and thought leadership.

CIPD also promotes networking opportunities through its extensive professional community, allowing HR practitioners to connect with peers, share knowledge, and expand their professional network.

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Learner testimonial

What our learners
have to say

Babington offer a dynamic and rich learning experience where I can access the latest thought leadership in HR, masterclasses and a learning community of peers and industry professionals like me

HR Level 7 Learner

The expertise of my Skills Coach and Specialist Trainers mean I am fully supported and stretched and challenged, bringing great satisfaction to my learning

HR Level 7 Learner

I am able to immediately apply what I am learning into my own organisation, having real world results shaped by me

HR Level 7 Learner

Excellence in numbers

Delivering meaningful outcomes

Trust your professional development to the experts. We're proud to help upskill thousands of HR professionals every year and support businesses in building the talent pipelines of tomorrow.

1000+

Babington supports over 1000 HR apprentices

82%

We are proud to boast an 82% CSAT score across HR apprentices for the last academic year.

50%

50% HR leaders have had to upskill in the past twelve months, deepening or extending existing skills.

78%

HR Leaders cited strategy and planning as their number one focus over the next twelve months as they look to support changing organisational demands

WHY CHOOSE BABINGTON?

Supercharge your HR career

Benefit from 1:1 coaching and mentoring throughout
Fully blended delivery model for learning that suits you

Masters degree equivalent qualification upon completion
Develop professional excellence and personal confidence and capability
Become a member of the UK's largest community of apprentices

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Senior People Professional Level 7

At a glance

Programme outcomes

For employers

For learners

Build a foundation

Deepen your understanding

Excel and exceed

End point assessment (EPA)

HR level 7 journey highlights:

Apprenticeship partnerships