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11.05.11 Payroll Prospectus 2011 v7 Web
11.05.11 Payroll Prospectus 2011 v7 Web
11.05.11 Payroll Prospectus 2011 v7 Web
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Message from Lindsay Melvin (CEO) Why Study with the CIPP? Steps to Professionalism Student Support APEL Interview Qualifications - Important Information
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QualIfIcatIons
9 Practitioner Certificate in Payroll 10 Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Payroll 11 Diploma in Payroll Management
Professional Certificate in Team Management Advanced Diploma in Applied Payroll Management MSc in Business and Payroll Management
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elcome to the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) payroll qualifications prospectus.
As this 2011/2012 prospectus is being produced I am in the process of completing my CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management. Im not going to lie, studying for this qualification has not been easy, it has been a challenge to study whilst in full time employment, but it has been incredibly interesting and extremely rewarding. I am sure that a number of you are concerned about finding the time to study while you are in full time employment, and some of you (like me) who have been out of education for a while, may find the prospect of enrolling on a professional qualification quite daunting. If this is the case, dont worry! The CIPP offers a support programme for all students which will help you get back into the mindset required for studying, and the timetable is structured to be realistic whilst in full time employment. There is more information on the support you will receive on page 18. Whether you are new to payroll, or have been in the industry for a number of years, there will be a qualification suitable for you, see pages 6 & 7 for a quick reference to where you sit at the moment and the next step in your professional development. With more and more employers asking for CIPP qualified staff in their payroll teams can you afford to get left behind? If you still want more information visit our website www.cipp.org.uk or email qualifications@cipp.org.uk who will be happy to help. I look forward to welcoming you as a student soon.
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membership of the cipp for the duration of your studies this includes:
3. Our 100+ tutors are all cipp qualified, and 4. All students are allocated a personal tutor in a 5. student website meaning that you
geographical location which is near to them. Tutors can be contacted at anytime during your studies to assist you in successfully completing the qualification
l Weekly e-newsletters providing the latest industry news l PayrollProfessional magazine issued ten months of the year with industry news, case studies and useful tips to run a successful payroll department l Access to the CIPPs Advisory Service during the hours of 10am 4pm Monday to Friday to provide answers to any technical payroll queries that you may have l Attendance at CIPP Member Forums and National Meetings to meet and network with fellow students, members and industry experts, these events also provide essential face to face updates and learning opportunities l Payroll Fact Card with essential payroll information issued after the Chancellors Budget each year l Plus much more, details of member benefits can be found online at www.cipp.org.uk
anytime, anywhere and network online with other students, and tutors
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Want to gain a professional qualification?
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level 5
Hold a basic level of experience and payroll knowledge or have interaction with a payroll department
Hold level 5 payroll, or other industry related qualification e.g. Hr, finance, accountancy or have gained prior knowledge via a varied career within the payroll profession over a number of years
qualification progression
The CIPP offer a range of professional payroll qualifications suited to individuals at all levels of skill and knowledge, so how do you know where to start? The graph below outlines the different qualifications and entry levels to make the selection process slightly easier for you.
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Ba (hons) in payroll
If you do not hold a level 5 payroll, or other related industry qualification but have 2yrs+ experience, you may be eligible for exemption via APEL. See page 18 for details.
If you are still unsure about which route is right for you, then you can contact the office who will be able to help you on 0121 712 1023, or email qualifications@cipp.org.uk
Students of the Advanced Diploma in Applied Payroll Management who wish to progress their qualification to a BA (Hons) degree
Hold the CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or an equivalent qualification, or have gained prior knowledge via a varied career within the payroll profession over a number of years
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Following a timetable, each module should take approximately eight weeks. Students will have a Module review Day and tutorial per module.
exemptions
If you have at least two years payroll experience at a reasonable level, or have a previous qualification, you may be able to gain exemption from the Practitioner Certificate in Payroll following an initial assessment. See page 18 for details.
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Foundation Degree in Payroll Management year One: Practitioner Certificate in Payroll LEVEL 4
Foundation Degree in Payroll Management year Two: Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Payroll LEVEL 4-5
Following a timetable, each module should take approximately eight weeks. Students will have a Module review Day and tutorial per module.
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Following a timetable, each module should take approximately eight weeks. Students will have a Module review Day and tutorial per module.
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Foundation Degree in Payroll Management year Three: Diploma in Payroll Management LEVEL 5
This qualification is run over a nine month period and is aimed at professionals looking to move into, or who have recently moved into, a team leader or management position. Students will develop their management skills, such as time and project management and communication skills.
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The qualification is completed over a nine month period and is gained by passing a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) - there are no formal classroom sessions for this qualification, although we would recommend that you attend the revision school for some formal face to face training to improve your chances of success.
In addition to course materials, three Manager Marked Assignments are issued at intervals during your study. These allow progress to be monitored within your company (by your manager). They provide you with the opportunity to check your understanding of the course material. All students are assigned a Tutor who can be contacted by phone or email with any queries regarding the course. Managers are recognised as your on site tutor answering your day to day questions.
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The Advanced Diploma in Applied Payroll Management is a one year payroll qualification being run by University of Derby Business School and in conjunction with the CIPP. It is aimed at people that have completed the CIPP Diploma in Payroll Management, or the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management who wish to further their development. On completion it is then possible to follow an eight month study programme which, if successful, will lead to achieving a BA (Hons) award. This is not a compulsory extension to the Advanced Diploma but is recommended.
l graduates of the CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or equivalent who wish to further their development l Those with payroll management experience wishing to translate that into a recognised qualification Please note that this course will encourage strategic thinking. Not all modules concentrate fully on specifics of payroll operations. The scope of the course explores the wider context. An example of the applied wider context is the global and International Module, as it aims to educate you in the important aspects of a globalised business environment. Payroll is an operation that is central to any multinational and it is important to consider the impact on global aspects when considering interaction with accounting, auditing, tax and legal services. Even a small domestic-oriented company must be aware of its clients international nature, particular competencies and strategic behaviour in the domestic market.
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Blended leArnIng
This structure enables candidates to study whilst they are in full time employment, allowing the individual to set his or her own pace from the comfort of home while still feeling confident of expert tuition. As well as module tutor support, the students have access to a course moderator who acts as liaison and advisor on course matters. There is a contact for both CIPP and for the University of Derby. The course is structured to allow continual assessment and the qualification is gained by passing a series of assignments. Please note there are two rates, one for CIPP members, and a second level for non members. The additional sum reflects the use of membership benefits such as CIPP Advisory Service. Attendance at the University of Derby is required for five individual days during the course of year one, and two days during the eight months if studying for the BA (Hons). There is also a specific day offered where pre-review of a student proposed dissertation topic is discussed and mentor support offered. All core material is released and available online. Additional books and sources of information will need to be used as part of the study programme, but it is not a requirement to purchase such additional reading material.
The Advanced Diploma qualification covers the following topics within the four modules studied: l global Business Environment l rationale of International Business l Financing global Business Decisions l Technology Transfer and r&D Activity l Finance for Payroll Managers l Interpretation of Financial Statements in Assessing the Operational Performance of Organisations, and of their Competitors, Customers and Suppliers l Budget Preparation and Comparison of Performance with Budgets l Financing Business Decisions l Long-term Decision Techniques, Capital Structure and Costs l Change Management l Studying Organisational Behaviour at Micro and Macro Levels l Organisational Cultures, Change and Development l People Management l Human resource Planning l Career and Self Development l Defining Careers - Conceptual Maps l Career Decision Making: Self / Organisational Awareness and the Matching Process l Organisational and Individual Career Management Strategies
To then study the BA (Hons) the course material will include: Strategic Management l Analysing the business environment l Analysing business competences l Evaluating strategic alternatives Research and preparation of personal study l Concepts of research l research planning and organisation of reporting Independent study l Independent research and review of a specific topic
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Completed over a three year period, the MSc in Business and Payroll Management is the highest level payroll qualification in the UK, run by the University of Derby Business School in conjunction with the CIPP. It is designed for graduates of the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management (formerly Diploma in Payroll Management), the Advanced Diploma in Applied Payroll Management and the BA (Hons) in Payroll Management who understand the impact of payroll on other business functions and aim to move into high level strategic payroll roles. Access to the course may also be permitted if you hold an equivalent NvQ level 6 qualification for example a BA Degree. Access may also be granted depending upon length of service and management experience gained within the payroll profession.
The MSc explores the integration between payroll and other key business functions, such as finance, and examines the impact the economy can have on the payroll operation. It is also focused on strategic issues which are beneficial not only to the payroll function, but the organisation as a whole. The MSc is obtained through distance learning and the successful completion of Tutor Marked Assignments and a final thesis. The qualification is obtained after three years of study and equates to 13 hours of study per week, 45 weeks a year. There is an option to cash in credits before you complete the three years, if you choose to do so, you will receive the following accreditations: Year 1 Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Payroll Management Year 2 Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Payroll Management Year 3 MSc in Business and Payroll Management Once enrolment to the course is completed all course material is made available online. Additional books and sources of information will need to be used as part of the study programme.
Blended leArnIng
Blended Learning allows you to remain in employment whilst enhancing your career prospects through qualifications. It also allows you to learn at your own pace from the comfort of your own home, while still feeling confident of adequate support. By obtaining the MSc in Business and Payroll Management you will benefit by: l Developing a broader and more strategic understanding of business concepts that can be applied within your job function l Being recognised as a pioneer in Payroll Management study, having achieved the Masters level award in this field l Using the letters MSc after your name affords you the distinguished professional status associated with this level of award and can significantly enhance your career prospects The MSc in Business and Payroll Management provides you with a strategic understanding of advanced payroll issues. The course allows you to apply the theory to practical issues in the workplace. The intention is to develop your skills and awareness of the role of the payroll function as part of the total business structure. The MSc in Business and Payroll Management provides for those in business, government, not for profit and related organisations, the concepts, knowledge and skills to develop, implement and manage payroll programs in a local context. It provides you with those subjects relevant to strategic decision making and therefore the content emphasises the development of analytical and strategic skills, the harnessing of IT as an aid to business analysis and strategy development and implementation, and the development of cognitive, professional and transferable skills.
The MSc programme is distance learning and each module has a tutorial day at the University of Derby. All study material is accessed on line. The three-year course is structured to allow continual assessment and the qualification is gained by passing Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and a final Thesis.
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Achieving a professional qualification is extremely gratifying, but can be a huge challenge and time consuming. That is why the CIPP offer a support system to assist you during your studies. Each qualification varies slightly, if you are not sure of what is available to you then please visit www.cipp.org.uk or email qualifications@cipp.org.uk
As part of the support package, student membership of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals is included in the fees excluding the Advanced Diploma in Applied Payroll Management and the MSc in Business and Payroll Management. This membership includes: PayrollProfessional magazine provides students with the up to date payroll changes and necessary payroll developments with jargon free news, interviews and technical articles Advisory Service one of the most popular benefits of membership, CIPP students have access to this free and confidential service News On Line is a weekly newsletter sent to all members and students with the breaking payroll news. Our close links with HMrC ensures that you will be the first to hear important news Member Forums provide an additional face to face update from our Policy team. These are a great way for students to learn about developments in legislation and network with other members a great source of additional learning for your studies Plus much more, details of which are available online at www.cipp.org.uk
APEL interviews
The CIPP is pleased to be able to offer potential students the opportunity to enrol on year two of the university accredited Foundation Degree in Payroll Management, enabling you to complete your studies in two years instead of three! you can enrol at year two of the programme providing that you meet the criteria set out below: l Have at least two years experience in payroll, or l Have achieved a BTEC accredited payroll qualification through the CIPP or another training provider If you meet one, or both, of the above criteria then you will be required to complete a one hour (approx) telephone interview based on the topics covered in year one of the Foundation Degree programme. This interview is known as Approved Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) and will cover questions relating to: l The objectives of the payroll department l Assessment of pay & benefits l Deductions from pay The CIPP run a revision c l Absence processing ourse for APEL inte the l Working in a team rv
All CIPP students will receive a personal tutor allocated to them whom they can contact during the course of their studies to answer any questions and point them in the right direction.
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Module review Days take place at the beginning of each module on the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management and will cover everything that you will be learning during the course of that module.
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Alongside the individual support from your tutor, they will also provide group tutorials which will take place on Saturday mornings.
All CIPP qualifications study material is available online via the Student Website. This allows you to access the most up to date and relevant material whenever and wherever you are.
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The Professional Certificate in Team Management has a revision school which gives you the opportunity to revise the principles learned and network with other students.
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Qualification courses
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Enrolment fees differ for each qualification, for the most up to date prices for each of the CIPPs professional qualifications, and details of what that fee includes, visit www.cipp.org.uk All qualification fees will include the following: l All study material via our CIPP student website l Allocation of a personal tutor who will offer assistance, guidance and feedback whenever needed throughout the course l Comprehensive Advisory Service, within office hours, which provides assistance for general enquiries and advice on specific technical matters l Student membership of the Institute for the duration of your studies (excluding MSC in Business and Payroll management and Advanced Diploma in Applied Payroll Management) l University registration - where applicable l Worcester College of Technology student membership - where applicable The purchase of some additional reference materials may be required The Foundation Degree in Payroll Management If you choose to study the Practitioner Certificate in Payroll, the Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Payroll or the Diploma in Payroll Management, you will receive all of the above, plus: l Attendance at Module review Days l Tutorials enabling any difficulties to be discussed and overcome face to face l Specialist online support from Worcester College of Technology Student Union membership Once you are enrolled on your qualification course you will become a student of Worcester College of Technology and are entitled to apply for a Student Union card. If you are enrolled for the Advanced Diploma or MSc you will be a student of the University of Derby and the same opportunity will apply.
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Revision School A revision school is available for the Professional Certificate in Team Management. revision school fees include: study sessions l Additional course material l One nights en-suite accommodation l All meals and refreshments (tea and coffee)
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How To enrol
To enrol on any of the qualifications detailed in this prospectus, please visit www.cipp.org.uk, email qualifications@cipp.org.uk or call 0121 712 1023 to obtain an enrolment form. Once completed, please send your enrolment form to: cipp Qualifications shelly house farmhouse way monkspath solihull B90 4eh
An invoice for your fees will then be sent to you. This must be paid as soon as possible, and you will be given access to your material via our student website. We regret that we cannot refund fees once you access your course materials via our student website. If you have any queries or need assistance regarding your qualification course, please contact our registration desk: 0121 712 1023 0121 712 1001 qualifications@cipp.org.uk
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