Resources for CIPD qualifications

Level 3 resources

All the resources you need to help you study for your Foundation qualification.

For Foundation qualifications

Level 5 resources

Discover our resources to support you whilst studying for your Associate Diploma.

For Associate Diplomas

Level 7 resources

More resources and support for those studying for an Advanced Diploma.

For Advanced Diplomas

Resources for all students

Find resources to support your studies

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Knowledge hub

Here you’ll find a wealth of resources to support you during your studies including guides, factsheets, case studies, podcasts, webinars and more.  

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What you need to know

How to write academically

Our guide to helping you write effective academic essays.

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How to write a persuasive business report

Practical advice on the report-writing process, with key steps to improve the quality of business reports.

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How to write a critical review

Our guide on what it means to think critically when assessing a piece of writing for a student assignment or a workplace project.

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How to study effectively

Practical advice to help you study in the most effective way.

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How to set out references

Our guide to helping you compile bibliographies based on the Harvard system.

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More study resources

Connect with
other students

The CIPD Community is an online forum where members can connect with peers to solve workplace problems quickly and collaboratively.  

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Employment law resources 

Use our member-only employment law topic pages and employment law helpline, plus connect with your peers through the employment law forum. As a CIPD member, you also get a 50% discount on HR-Inform, our practical online employment law tool. 

Member benefits to support your studies

20% off books

Student members save 20% on books, ebooks and toolkits with Kogan Page.

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EBSCO online library

Discover the online library, which includes over 200 leading HR, business, management and publication reports.

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Career guidance

Information and guidance to help you transition into the profession, excel in your role, and manage your professional development.

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Access to our specialist helplines

As a CIPD member you get free access to helplines specialised in wellbeing, employment law and more.

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CIPD members have free access to learning courses

As part of your membership, you have access to a continually updated library of learning courses on the Learning hub, including all essential insight courses and eight introductory programmes.

Find out more about the Learning hub
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