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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Hmmm.
I've been thinking about studying again.

When I negotiated the contract for my new job I made sure that they would support study towards a CIPD qualification (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, the professional body for HR in the UK). I've almost finished my three months probation at my new job, which means that if I want to start a qualification then now is the time to go for it...but do I really want to be a student again? I want to do the full MCIPD which is equivalent to a masters degree, and will take about two and a half years. It will mean about 260 assignments, 9 exams, and studying most evenings and/or weekends. It will also mean better career prospects, and if I can get my new company to pay for it, an investment of £8,500 (about $20,000AU) in my development.

Hmmm. Any thoughts?

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