The Corndel People Professional Diploma

Equip HR professionals with the skills needed to excel in people management and drive organisational success. Delivered in partnership with Imperial Executive Education and recognised by CIPD.

This market-leading programme for the People Professional Level 5 apprenticeship is delivered by leadership experts in partnership with Imperial Executive Education.

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Empower impactful HR professionals

Enhance strategic and operational impact

Develop a greater understanding of the critical connections between organisational structure, strategy, and the operating environment, ensuring HR teams can better support business goals through effective HR practices.

Strengthen operational effectiveness

Build the essential skills needed to manage and improve organisational effectiveness – from evidence-based decision-making to critical thinking and the use of analytical tools to diagnose organisational issues and develop effective HR strategies.

Effective workforce management

Develop the workforce planning, selection, recruitment, and employee retention skills – rooted in the key principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and ethical decision-making – that meets the challenges of a dynamic labour market and fosters an inclusive workplace and positive organisational culture.

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Fully-funded
Eligible for full Levy funding
Who it’s for
HR professionals ready to advance their careers, from Administrators and Advisers and Officers, to HR, DEI or Employee Experience Managers, Consultants, Business Partners and Specialists.
Duration
16 months + 3 months assessment
Qualifications
People Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship and a CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management with CIPD membership
Partnerships
Delivered in partnership with Imperial Executive Education, with CIPD recognition
Skills gained
Evidence-based decision making
Employee relations and voice
Resourcing and talent management
Data and people analytics
Managing performance
Progressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Reward and recognition
Stakeholder engagement and influence
Supporting organisational change and culture
Reflective practice and professional development

Curriculum

Explore how organisational structures, strategy, and the wider operating environment shape people practice. Develop an understanding of human behaviour, wellbeing, and change management, while learning to apply AI fundamentals in HR. Strengthen your ability to align people practices with organisational strategy and build strong stakeholder engagement.

How it's delivered

Our not-so-secret weapon 
The reason why our achievement rates are the highest out there? Our coaches. They bridge the gap between theory and practice, showing how to confidently apply learning and creating life-changing experiences.
Hands-on, practical learning 
New skills from both live and e-learning are applied in role with our real-world, practical approach.
Inspirational workshops
Interactive opportunities to increase cross-functional collaboration and discussion, while embedding knowledge.
Masterclasses
18 Masterclasses delivered across a 12-month period by academics and industry experts from Imperial Executive Education. Get advanced insights and spark new thinking.
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Built with the best

Ranked #1 in Europe and #2 in the world (QS 2026), Imperial Executive Education is home to the brightest minds in AI, data, leadership, and innovation.

Partner with Corndel to access cutting-edge client events and connect with Imperial’s world-leading academics shaping the future of AI, people strategy, and data-driven decision-making.  

Your people benefit from: 

  • Exclusive access to mind-expanding Masterclasses with Imperial experts in leadership, AI, tech and innovation.  
  • Executive Education Associate Alumni status, joining a prestigious global network.
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