Blue Sky Professional Development

Level 7 apprenticeship funding may have stopped —but your HR career progression doesn’t have to. You can still achieve the CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management with us, and for a limited time, we’re offering discounted fees on enrolments before October to help you continue your professional development.

✨ Choose a study option that works for you:

💻 Online Live – £5,950 + VAT (Save £1,050)
Perfect if you need flexibility or prefer to learn from home
• Live, tutor-led online sessions
• Two 3-hour sessions per month
• Recordings available if you can’t attend live

🤝 Face-to-Face – £6,500 + VAT (Save £500)
Ideal if you value in-person learning and networking
• Full-day workshops once per month
• Delivered in Norwich & Colchester

📚 Whichever route you choose, you’ll get:
• Flexible online learning materials
• Dedicated tutor support
• Access to comprehensive online textbooks

This is your chance to gain a globally recognised HR qualification at a reduced cost—plus spread the fees interest-free.

📩 Ready to take the next step? Get in touch to secure your place or find the best option for you. [email protected]

What’s the difference between our Level 3 Online Live and Online On Demand?
Every CIPD centre delivers things slightly differently — here’s how we do it at Blue Sky 👇
🔹 Online Live
A blend of self-study using our online learning materials, plus scheduled virtual classroom sessions where you join a group of fellow learners in real time. Perfect if you enjoy structured learning and group discussion.
🔹 Online On Demand
The same high-quality self-study materials, but with dedicated 1–2–1 support from a personal study coach. Ideal if you prefer flexibility and tailored guidance around your schedule.
Whichever route you choose, you’ll get expert support — just in a format that works best for you.
If you're unsure which option suits you, feel free to contact us.

We had a wonderful time at the Colchester Institute's Apprenticeship Recognition and Awards ceremony last week. Congratulations to all the recipients, especially all our HR Apprentices one of whom was the winner of Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - well done Kirsty.

For anyone looking for a new opportunity in human resources, we have been informed by one of our former students about an opening in Norwich. The position is for an HR Advisor at Pure Unity Health. You can find more details and how to apply at this link:

Career Portal

Face to face training in Norwich - Learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis at our Mental Health First Aider Training. 14 & 15 Oct

Mental Health First Aider Training (2 days) Learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis at our Mental Health First Aider Training.

Do you or your colleagues know how to support someone experiencing a mental health issue? The cost to organisations of employee mental health issues can be considerable. Nearly 10% of UK adults took time off for mental health reasons over the past year, with almost half (45%) of these absences lasting a month or longer (Webber, 2024).

🎉 We're proud to announce that Blue Sky Professional Development has been awarded CIPD’s new Platinum Centre status – recognising us among the top 12% of centres in the UK!
After nearly 13 years as a CIPD-approved centre, this award is a huge testament to the expertise, quality, and dedication of our team. We deliver all levels of CIPD qualifications both in-person (Norwich & Colchester) and online, and are proud to partner with Colchester Institute to train the next generation of HR apprentices.