CIPD Learning Centers

CIPD Learning Centers (Approved Study Centers)

This document provides a comprehensive list of approved CIPD learning centers, categorized by their status and location. CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) qualifications are delivered through a network of accredited providers globally.

1. Platinum Study Centres

Platinum status is awarded to centers that demonstrate exceptional standards in qualification delivery and student support.

Centre Name	Location	Study Modes
Avado Learning	Online / UK-wide	Online, Blended
ICS Learn	Glasgow, London, Dubai	Online, Blended
MOL	London / Manchester	Online, Face-to-Face
Oxford College of Management	Oxford, London, Birmingham, Manchester	Online, Face-to-Face
DPG	Manchester, London	Blended, Online
Busec Nova Ltd	UK, Hong Kong, South Africa	Blended, Face-to-Face
City Skills	Croydon, UK	Blended
Coleg Llandrillo	Wales, UK	Online
MBKB	Dudley, UK	Face-to-Face, Blended
AheadHR	London, UK	Tailored Programmes

2. Accredited Universities (UK & Ireland)

Many universities offer CIPD-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

University Name	Location
Birkbeck, University of London	London
University of Chester	Chester, Shrewsbury, Warrington
Heriot-Watt University	Edinburgh
Ulster University	London, Birmingham
University of Aberdeen	Aberdeen
Aston University	Birmingham
University of Bedfordshire	Luton
Royal Holloway, University of London	Egham / London
Dublin Business School	Dublin, Ireland
University of Galway	Galway, Ireland

3. International Learning Centers

CIPD has a strong presence outside the UK, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.

Centre Name	Region / Country
Oakwood International	Dubai, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Bradfield Learning & Development	Middle East
Gulf University	Bahrain
Bahrain Polytechnic	Bahrain
King Abdulaziz University	Saudi Arabia
College of Banking and Financial Studies	Oman
Middlesex University Dubai	UAE
Busec Nova Ltd (Hong Kong)	Hong Kong
Busec Nova Ltd (South Africa)	Cape Town, Johannesburg

4. How to Find More Centers

The CIPD provides an official Centre Finder tool where you can filter by qualification level (Foundation, Associate, or Advanced) and study mode (Online, Face-to-Face, or Blended).

•Official CIPD Centre Finder: https://findacentre.cipd.org/

Note: When choosing a center, it is recommended to check their specific pass rates, student reviews, and whether they offer the specific level of qualification you are seeking (Level 3, 5, or 7).