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Testimonials

Foundation Degree in Payroll Management Business Case

Interview between Elaine Gibson FCIPP MSc, Associate Director of Payroll Qualifications, and Dawn Parry, CIPP Foundation Degree in  Payroll Management student

What others say …

"Gives recognition in that it shows you have a deeper understanding around the complexities of payroll and the ever changing legislation"

"It has helped me to progress in my career as my skills in payroll are proven as I have gained the industry recognised qualification"

"Has helped me secure several managerial roles"

"It has made me appreciate the wider impact that payroll has on the organisation as well as to individual staff"

"The Diploma has helped me to organize my work load more effectively as well as creating form and procedures.  I have developed a 'CIPP' mindset for example pay on time and accurately"

"More understanding of Payroll and HR issues that were not part of my everyday role.  More confidence to challenge and change what is happening and where we are going."

"I believe that it assisted me in gaining my Deputy Management position by showing not only my ability, but commitment by succesfully completely my Diploma whilst working full time and being pregnant"

"...given me more recognition."

"I have the confidence to suggest and implement procedural changes"

"It gave me a network of support to call on should i have issues in my day to day role.  I made many friends in similar positions through study and we contact each other regularly"

"I am now involved in more high level strategic work which is also more interesting and enables me to impact how the department will function in the future i.e implementation of new systems"

"Studying for the diploma has helped me gain professional respect from my peers and enables me to be a more confident and thorough manager.  It has enables me to become a part strategic part of the business and to offer constrcutive and well considered advice and support on a day-to-day basis"

Below are some quotes from Year Three Students, Foundation Degree in Payroll Management September 2010 intake:

"Time consuming but work the effort."

"There is no other better method of Training in Payroll other than through CIPP. Definately recommend this Institution to anyone willing to develop and promote their future payroll career path."

"I have gained confidence and knowledge to further my career both in work and outside."

"Good course to undertake if you are either a Payroll Officer or Payroll Manager because the information gleaned affects all every day aspects of payroll processing."

"I feel the Diploma in Payroll Management has helped increase my knowledge and confidence as well as giving a qualification to back up my experience."

"The best thing I've done. Sometimes challenging but always interesting and enjoyable. Loved "almost" every minute of it."

"The course is brilliantly designed to ensure a wide range of understanding and knowledge is gained. Gives confidence and recognition to each idividual and is a perfect platform to further your career."

"You don't need to work in a payroll environment as such, the second and third year are really about management skills."

"It's hard going but worth all the pain in the end!"

"I am now a more confident and experience payroll employee as a result of completing the foundation degre."

"The other students ideas have been invaluble in the procees and my continued development. I have learnt new skills gained new ideas and I feel confident that I can build on these in the future."

"It enabled me to be more confident in the workplace and allowed me to realise how the extra knowledge assisted in the process."

"This course has provided me with the confidence and knowledge to feel like a valued member of my payroll team."

"Stress the benefits of this qualification in increasing confidence and career progression."

"Very good if you want to go into payroll mangement. Assignments very work based orientated."