Professional Certificate in HR Practice and Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Assoc.

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1 Professional Certificate in HR Practice and Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Assoc. CIPD) Delivered on-island by University of Portsmouth Tutors - commencing February 2014 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1 What is the course? It is a Professional Certificate in Human Resource Practice (CHRP) which will develop your HR skills and HR knowledge. This HR programme is based on international professional HR standards and is a great learning experience for those working in HR and personnel, those who aspire to work in HR and personnel and administrators, team leaders, supervisors and managers. The teaching team come equipped with up to date and relevant HR knowledge and skills to deliver a highly valued experience. It is fully taught on island by an experienced team of Chartered HR professionals. The teaching sessions are delivered by Senior and Principal Lecturers who are Chartered Fellows and Members of the CIPD with substantial experience of delivering programmes in the Cayman Islands. The teaching is set in the context of the Cayman Islands and in particular the economic, social and legal aspects that are so important to practitioners. This programme has been successfully delivered 8 times in Cayman. All programmes have been enthusiastically received by students and employers and each has benefited greatly from the HR expertise of the graduates. 2 Why is the University of Portsmouth delivering HR programmes in the Cayman Islands? The University of Portsmouth, a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Accredited Centre for human resource education in the UK, has been delivering programmes in Grand Cayman since the year The University was invited to deliver the programmes by CI Government in order to contribute to the professional development of public sector HR practitioners; access to the programmes was soon extended to private sector applicants. The University Alumni in Cayman is now in excess of 150. The programme has a longstanding reputation for the quality of the learning experience and producing successful graduates. 3 Why is a UK Professional Certificate in HR Practice relevant to the Cayman Islands? The Professional Certificate programme is quality assured by the UK education authorities and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). It is also contextualised for the Cayman Islands. As a British Overseas Territory there are many similarities between Cayman and UK employment law. 4 What do the tutors know about the Cayman context? The teaching material is contextualised for the Cayman Islands. The tutors have many years of experience in delivering this programme for the Cayman Islands with considerable understanding of the social, political, economic, legal and business environments in which you operate. Links with the CISHRP also contribute to the contextualisation of the teaching. The Cayman Islands Society of Human Resources Professionals (CISHRP) is committed to assisting its members and the wider community in engaging in continuous professional development. The University of Portsmouth s CIPD accredited programmes offer a range of options and we are excited to be able to connect our membership to this opportunity. Samantha Nehra, CISHRP 2012 Past President

2 5 How much does it cost and how do I pay? The fees for this professional programme of study will be around 4000 (CI$5250 approximately). The course fee must be paid in sterling directly to the University of Portsmouth and there is a variety of payment plans, included staged payments. The professional fee for CIPD membership is approximately 175 and is paid directly to the CIPD. As a studying member of the CIPD you will receive extensive member benefits including a large range of HRM fact sheets, surveys, research publications, journal articles, practical HR tools and podcasts. 6 What will I learn? You will learn a great deal and you will surprise yourself. The Professional Certificate in HR Practice is organised into the six modules all of which are key areas of knowledge and skill: Understanding organisations and the role of HR Managing employment relations and labour law Resourcing talent through recruitment and selection Developing yourself as an effective HR practitioner Recording, analysing and using HR information Performance management and reward 7 How is it assessed? Assessment is principally based on applied and work-based assignments which benefit your employer. The assessment activities also include case study analysis, reflective professional development logs and skills development activity, such as undertaking a selection interview and undertaking a performance appraisal. There are no exams. The assessment is part of the learning process and will enhance your HR skills and knowledge. 8 Where will the programme take place and who else will be there? It is likely to be delivered at the International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) and we anticipate around 15 like-minded professionals making up the class in order to create a stimulating learning environment. 9 When do I have to attend? The course will be taught locally by UK academic staff in ten teaching blocks on Wednesday from and on Thursday and Friday from 9.00 to The 2014 dates are: February March April 9-11 April 30 May 2 May June July September 3-5 October 1-3 October Further support will be provided through regular contact with tutors in the UK and you will work in small learning sets between teaching weeks to support each other in your studies. 10 What if I can t attend some of the classes? Attendance at classes is vitally important and students should enter the programme with a target of full attendance. However, we appreciate that a half-day here or there may be missed for pressing business reasons. Being absent for a whole block is more difficult to overcome, but for exceptional reasons it can sometimes be compensated for by significant additional work. This should be a rare occurrence.

3 11. What are the benefits? Potential benefits from this course of study include: gaining an international HR qualification gaining Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Assoc. CIPD) enhancing your professional standing improving your HR knowledge and skills and being more effective in an HR role potential progression to a UK Master s degree in HRM 12 How is the programme related to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)? The University of Portsmouth has a legacy of 30 years as a CIPD Centre of Excellence in HR Education and this Professional Certificate programme is accredited by the CIPD as forming the essential knowledge and skill requirements for professional Associate Member status and you will gain Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Assoc. CIPD) as well as receiving the Professional Certificate in HR Practice. 13 What qualifications do I need for entry to the programme? No formal qualifications are needed, you just need to be committed to developing your HR skills and be able to write in sound English. Your motivation and enthusiasm to learn will be enough. 14 I am not in an HR position, but people management tasks are part of my job can I still apply? Absolutely yes, the programme is entirely relevant to those who are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in HR management. The Professional Certificate is ideal for you if: You are working in HR or personnel administration or you aspire to work in HR, or You are an administrator, a team leader, a supervisor or a manager keen to develop HR skills and knowledge 15 How do I apply? Enquiries can be made to Marjorie Corbridge at the University of Portsmouth, UK and you can send your completed Application Form direct to her: marjorie.corbridge@port.ac.uk We work in association with Graham Wood at Trans4M, a Cayman HR consultancy. Graham has worked with the University since 2000 and he is available for advice and guidance at: trans4m@candw.ky Cell: Fax: Who are the tutors? An experienced team of HR experts and Chartered HR practitioners who have taught on CIPD accredited HR programmes in the UK and internationally. All publish their research including internationally renowned textbooks. The principal tutors are: Marjorie Corbridge: BA (Hons), Chartered Member CIPD, Pg DPM Marjorie has 25 years experience as a Principal Lecturer in HRM at the University of Portsmouth. Marjorie has also held a Senior HR role in the National Health Service. She was CIPD Portsmouth Group Chair from 2005 to 2009 and is a member of the CIPD Wessex Committee with responsibility for policy consultation and for the CIPD Wessex web site. Marjorie has considerable teaching experience on a range of professional CIPD courses in the UK, Guernsey, Moscow, Malaysia and Grand Cayman. 3

4 Stephen Pilbeam: MSc HRM, Fellow Higher Education Academy, Chartered Fellow CIPD Stephen has many years experience as a Principal Lecturer and as a senior HR Manager in the private sector. He served as a CIPD Quality Assurance Panel Member. Stephen has taught HRM in Cayman, Malaysia, Guernsey, Russia and the UK. He publishes: Pilbeam, S. and Corbridge, M. (2010) People Resourcing and Talent Planning. Financial Times Prentice Hall and Hall, D., Pilbeam, S. and Corbridge, M. (2012) Contemporary Themes in Strategic People Management: Palgrave MacMillan Debbie Tizzard: BSc (Hons), Chartered Member CIPD, Pg DPM, PGCE Debbie is the CIPD Course Manager and Human Resources specialist at Chichester College. Debbie has extensive experience working within a wide range of private and public sector organizations and she has held a number of senior positions during her 23 year HR career, leading on issues such as introducing Agenda for Change in the UK s National Health Service and being a Business Partner for IBM. Debbie has a breadth of knowledge in operational HR and considerable experience of teaching on the CHRP. Margaret Mackay: MSc HRM, BA(Hons), PgCLTHE, Grad CTI, FCIPD, FHEA. Margaret is Course Leader for the CIPD accredited postgraduate HRM programme at the University of Portsmouth and Development. Prior to joining the university, Margaret held senior HR management roles with the British Council, in London Colombia, Peru, Egypt and Spain. Margaret's professional experience includes strategic HR leadership positions with the HSBC Bank in Dubai, and senior consultancy roles with the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C. with a diverse range of clients such as Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Air Force. 17 Can I get in touch with the tutors between teaching blocks? Yes, the tutors are available for contact by and telephone. You will find them supportive of your learning and assessment experience and they are coming to see you once a month. 18 Will I benefit from having the opportunity to be in class with other students? This is major benefit. The opportunity to discuss current HR and business issues with other professional people and explore HR knowledge and skills in a vibrant learning group, guided by the expert tutors, is a key feature of the programme some students say that this is the best bit! 19 Do I need my employer s support? You do need your employer s support in agreeing time off to attend the classes and also you will need access to organisational information for undertaking the assignments. Clearly, some financial support from your employer will be a bonus. 4

5 20 Do I have to join the CIPD? Yes, you should join the CIPD because this will give you access to a wide range of resources including factsheets, survey research, HR trends, networking opportunities, blogs inter alia. It will also ensure that you receive your CIPD qualification and provide a route into Professional Associate Membership of the CIPD. The CIPD fees are in addition to the Course Fee. 21 How do I access HR information for my studies? Study material is provided, you will be encouraged to buy an HR textbook and you will be advised how to search for material online. You will be a member of a small learning set with other students on the programme to support one another with your learning and to work on assignments 22 How will this Professional Certificate in HR enhance my career? It will enhance your career by giving you the confidence that you re a knowledgeable, skilled and qualified professional in HR Practice this will enhance your employability and also your performance in any HR, managerial or administrative role. Studying members and Graduates of this programme often make a career move into HR or progress in their HR career. 23 What can be done if I leave the Cayman Islands before the end of the course? If you leave the Cayman Islands you carry forward any credits that you have acquired and complete the programme by seeking exemptions for those modules at another CIPD provider. 24 How much time will I realistically need to put into studies in addition to class time? If you are serious about your personal and professional development and wishing to progress in HR it is important to recognise that this requires you to invest your time in studying if you want to be successful. This programme requires you to commit time outside of classes to meet in your learning set, to engage in reading, to undertake skills development activities and work on your assignments. It is difficult to put a time on it as it depends on the individual, their ability and aspirations, but it is important that you have time in your life to dedicate to study. We would say aim for 3 to 6 hours a week in addition to the class attendance. At times it may be less, at other times more. 25 Why are there no exams? The assessment is designed to enable you to learn as you progress through the programme and to enable the tutors to verify what you have learnt. Assessment activities include applied assignments in the workplace, case studies and HR skills development activities linked to the learning outcomes for the programme. The assessment is validated by the CIPD and External Verifier. 26 What flexibility is there if I am unable to complete an assignment on time for a justifiable reason? To be fair to all students there is a rigorous approach to the submission of assessed work which must be completed and handed in on specified dates. However, we recognise that in unforeseen, exceptional circumstances you may not be able to submit the work by the published date. If this happens you should explain the circumstances to your tutor who will help you to agree when you can submit the work. 5

6 27 Is this qualification internationally recognised? Yes, absolutely it is quality assured within the UK Education Framework by a Chartered Professional Institute and a highly successful Business School. It is contextualised for the Cayman Islands but founded on contemporary HR practice and international professional standards for HRM. 28 Class of 2013 Comments: I liked the manner in which classes were presented and the understanding of the tutors. DH. An enlightening experience into the HR world, well balanced between theory and practice. RW. Informative and exciting and the tutors made the learning interesting and applied to the workplace. NM I can definitely take what I have learnt into the workplace. TH. This course gives HR its rightful place in the organisation. LG. I am grateful for the knowledge and I can t wait to put it into practice. ND. I have been moulded into a more beneficial HR practitioner and it has boosted my confidence across a range of HR activities. HK. My knowledge of the legal and regulatory issues affecting HR has been improved tremendously. RNC. It developed my awareness of the role of HR in contributing to strategic objectives. PT. I now understand how HR managers, line managers and employees can work together to make the organisation better. ED. 29 Comments by Keyreaye Bodden, HR Projects Manager, Walkers, Grand Cayman From recruitment and selection, through employee wellbeing, performance management and rewards to talent management, this course pushes HR to the forefront as a business partner and an essential element in the success of any organisation. With the support of accessible, highly knowledgeable and professional tutors I was able to develop the HR skills I need to significantly improve my ability and confidence to do my job. I highly recommend this career development opportunity to those in HR and to managers who manage people as part of their work. 30 The opportunity awaits... Knowledge and skills are perishable commodities in today s fast changing world. You will have the potential to maximise the opportunities that are available to you. This is a great opportunity to be a learner and invest in your continuing professional development. The opportunity awaits.. Marjorie Corbridge Stephen Pilbeam Debbie Tizzard Margaret Mackay Graham Wood 6