Student Stories & Blog
Finding Purpose Through Numbers: An Interview with Julie Spence, Founder of NOEXSPENCE
05 January 2026 - 5 min read
How to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions
25 March 2026 - 3 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to the Employment Rights Act 2025
28 January 2026 - 5 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Sophie Jeffery | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Sophie's new role as an office coordinator involved some HR duties, and so she decided to pursue a qualification to help her thrive. Find out what she had to say about the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.
24 June 2025 - 2 min read
The Ideal Summer Reading List for Aspiring Leaders
Summer is the perfect time to recharge and invest in personal growth. Whether you're new to leadership or looking to sharpen your skills, these reads offer valuable insights to support your journey.
20 June 2025 - 3 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Jorge Moreno-Romero | CIPD Level 7
Jorge wanted to pursue a career change, so he enrolled on the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management with ICS Learn to make it happen.
17 June 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Edina Papp | CIPD Level 3 Certificate
A career switcher, Edina has previously worked in customer service, retail and hospitality. She's now a People Coordinator and is working towards her CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.
16 June 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Sivani Mohapatra | Level 5 Diploma
Sivani hadn't studied in 12 years, but bravely enrolled on the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. Three years later, she's now working in her dream role as a HR Specialist.
12 June 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Donna Caswell-Bate | CIPD Level 3 Certificate
Donna lacked self belief at the beginning of her learning journey, having been out of the game for 13 years. However, things soon quickly changed, and she's never looked back! From Customer Care to HR, read Donna's story here.
09 June 2025 - 3 min read
A Level and GCSE Student Stories: Matt Fordham | A Level Maths and GCSE English Language
Matt felt limited on how far he could progress professionally due to his high school grades. He decided to take it upon himself and gain the qualifications he needed to take the next step in his career.
02 June 2025 - 2 min read
GCSE Student Stories: Amy Campbell | GCSE Maths
Amy completed her GCSE Maths with us back in 2022, opting for online learning as it best suited her and her life. Read her story to find out how she got on!
23 May 2025 - 2 min read
HR Management: How to Align HR Strategies with Business Goals
Discover how aligning HR strategies with business goals enhances performance and engagement, driving overall organisational success.
20 May 2025 - 5 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Hitansh Shah | Level 5 Associate Diploma
Hitansh is looking forward to the day he can put 'Assoc. CIPD' after his name on his CV and job applications! 5 modules in, he's working towards completing the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management with ICS Learn.
14 May 2025 - 2 min read
