Student Stories & Blog
9 Quick and Easy Ways to Upgrade Your LinkedIn Profile
Make your LinkedIn profile work for you and your career goals! We explore 9 simple and easy changes that you can make to ensure you're standing out against the crowd.
29 August 2025 - 3 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Jodie Varcoe | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Jodie was keen to pursue a fully-accredited qualification and so opted for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. Read more about her experience of online learning.
29 August 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Kimberley Amaya | CIPD Level 3 Certificate
Kimberley studied the Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice and found the tutor support to be particularly useful as she completed her assignments. Read her story here.
28 August 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Dave Bell | Level 7 Diploma
Dale leads the HR function for an education learning provider, and previously studied the CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management. He's now keen to progress and is completing his Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management with ICS Learn.
26 August 2025 - 2 min read
AAT Student Stories: Jessica Nod | AAT Level 2& 3 Combined Certificate
Read how Jessica both gained confidence in her role, and set herself up for future success by completing an AAT Combined Level 2 & 3 Bookkeeping qualification with ICS Learn.
19 August 2025 - 2 min read
AAT Student Stories: Rebecca Taylor | AAT Level 3 Diploma
Rebecca not only found her career opportunities grew after putting AAT on her CV, she also returned to ICS Learn for a second time to study the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
14 August 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Georgia McAllister | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Georgia has the goal of becoming an HR Advisor, and so is currently working towards completing the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, while working full-time as a Planning Assistant.
13 August 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Sarhang Abdul Smin | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Sarhang was keen to move forward within his role, as a Learning and Development professional. He opted to study a CIPD qualification online, and has enjoyed the flexibility and the knowledge he has gained so far.
11 August 2025 - 2 min read


