Navigating the new learning map

 The CIPD has changed its courses in order to better support modern HR. Trainer Derek Robertson explains what it means for HR.

Over the past decade we've seen a huge amount of changes in the role HR has taken in the business, from an admin and payroll centre in many cases to a decision making, bottom line improving, board influencing department with a bright future. However, training, including that offered by the official body, CIPD, hasn't always moved with the times.  

In response, the CIPD started re-mapping the knowledge required for the modern human resource professional in 2009 and at their annual conference last year announced new qualifications for 2010. Its official recognition of the new roles HR often takes on in business and how HR has grown up in the world of business.