HR Qualifications?

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

Hi,


I currently work PT, I've progressed through the company and I have been supporting the sales, finance and HR team but these are not part of my job description.


I'd really like to look at a career in HR (in the future) as I am enjoying the tasks and roles that I am currently doing but I obviously need to study for this. I'm getting mixed info from different places so I wondered whether anyone could tell me what qualifications I need. The local college is telling me to start out with the CIPD courses, I've asked Open Uni and they said I need a masters. I haven't actually asked our HR team here, as I don't want to rock the boat as such. It's not possible for me to have a role in HR in our company (The team is based overseas, I help with the local HR policies but this wont ever become a role for me to take on myself) - I'm aware it will take me a good few years to achieve the qualifications as I would need to a part time course.


Can anyone advise? Thank you

ohreally

Employers will have differing requirements for the role. I'd suggest the OU are trying to sell a course to you that may not be required and for you to further look at CIPD qualifications perhaps with the support of your employer.

Comms69

I'd look at recent job adverts and see what their requirements are

ReadingTim

Comms69 wrote: »

I'd look at recent job adverts and see what their requirements are

Seconded. I get the impression CIPD qualifications are for those who have been in the industry a while and are looking for formalise the skills and experiences they've already gained, rather than being a prerequisite for an entry-level HR job.