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Ready to start or level up your HR career? Our range of online courses can be studied anywhere and are guaranteed to set you apart, whether you're taking first steps or reaching for senior positions.
Explore our range of both knowledge-based courses and CIPD qualifications to find the best fit for you.
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In an era of increasing workplace accountability and transparency, HR is far from just a support function, it’s now absolutely essential for every modern business. Today's HR professionals don't just manage personnel - they shape company culture, support employee wellbeing, and drive organisational success.
If you’re looking for a career where you work directly with people, are well-organised, and driven to create a positive workplace, HR might just be for you.
HR, or Human Resources, is key to creating an organised and safe working environment. HR professionals manage everything from talent acquisition to workplace policies and company culture.
HR offers a variety of career paths, including:
We offer a range of qualifications, from entry-level foundation courses through to CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diplomas that prepare you for strategic HR leadership positions. Our CIPD programs are particularly valued by employers and provide the deeper expertise needed for senior roles.
For those looking to specialise, our collection includes focused QLS Level 3 courses in niche areas such as workplace stress management, and CIPD Level 5 Associate Diplomas in subjects including people management. These targeted programs help you develop expertise in high-demand areas of modern HR practice.
We also offer qualifications from Qualifi that allow you to study at degree level, without the financial and time commitments of attending university.
An online HR course will provide you with expertise and skills in essential areas such as:
We understand that advancing your HR career while managing existing work commitments can be challenging. That's why our courses are designed to put you in control of how you learn.
Our flexible approach means you're free to study whenever and wherever works best for you, during your lunch break, after work, or on weekends. This flexibility is particularly valuable for HR professionals looking to upskill while maintaining their current role.
Each course comes with dedicated tutor support, ensuring you have the guidance you need while maintaining the freedom to learn independently.
Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading distance-learning colleges; we provide professionally-recognised HR courses that enable you to study at your own pace, whenever and wherever suits you best.
We understand that choosing a course is a big decision. That’s why we have a team of friendly, knowledgeable education specialists who can help you choose the right HR qualifications for you. They’re happy to answer any questions you may have, talk you through our finance options, and get you enrolled over the phone.
Over the past 15 years, we’ve enrolled over 130,000 people on courses that have greatly improved their education and their career prospects. As a family-founded college, we think of our learners as extended members of our family. We’re all here to help you achieve your goals in life, whatever they may be.
If you’d like to speak to an education specialist about our online HR courses, simply complete the form here and you’ll get a call back at the requested time.
Yes, all our HR courses can be completed online; you’ll receive digital materials and dedicated tutor support, all accessible from anywhere. This means you can study around your existing commitments while still receiving the same high-quality education as traditional classroom-based courses. An online HR course from a recognised provider such as CIPD is professionally recognised by employers to the same degree as a traditional course.
While it's possible to enter HR without CIPD qualifications, having them can significantly enhance your career prospects. Many employers prefer CIPD-qualified candidates, especially for senior positions. However, we offer various entry-level qualifications that can help you start your HR career, and you can always progress to the more advanced qualifications as you develop professionally.
A Level 7 qualification, such as our CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diplomas, is equivalent to a master's degree level of study. It's the highest level of CIPD qualification available and is designed for HR professionals aiming for strategic roles such as HR Director or Head of HR. These qualifications cover more complex areas like Strategic People Management.
We are delighted that you are considering joining us to study and take pleasure in welcoming you to our family.
Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading distance-learning colleges. We provide professionally-recognised HR courses that enable you to study at your own pace, in your own environment either online or via printed materials sent to your home.
We understand that choosing a course is a big decision. That’s why we have a team of friendly, knowledgeable education specialists who can help you choose the right HR qualifications for you.
Over the past 17 years, we’ve enrolled over 140,000 people on courses that have improved their education and their career prospects!
Our education specialists can answer any questions you may have, talk you through our finance options and get you enrolled over the telephone.
As a family-founded college, we think of our learners as extended members of our family. We’re all here to help you achieve your goals in life, whatever they may be.
If you’d like to speak to an education specialist about our online HR courses, simply complete the form here and you’ll get a call back at the requested time.
