IPP Education Ltd (IPPE) offers professional qualifications to support you at all stages of your payroll, pensions or reward career. Studying with IPPE means that you will be joining a growing population of more than 15,000* professionals qualified to the industry standard in the UK.
IPPE, along with its parent company the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), has been supporting students through their professional learning and qualifications since 1980 and we are committed to student-centred learning, driven by your choice of study path.
Whether you are new to the industry, an existing professional looking to update or formalise your knowledge or want to further your career at an operational or strategic level - IPPE has a CIPP approved qualification to help you.
Why study with IPP Education?
Higher education qualifications awarded by university partners
Gain genuine knowledge that is easily transferred to your professional role
Qualifications approved by the only Chartered body for the profession
Ongoing support throughout your studies
Qualifications available for all levels of knowledge and experience
Professional tutors with industry experience |
An accurate payroll service requires you to understand complex legislation. This online qualification allows those with little payroll experience to begin to develop and formalise their payroll knowledge.
26 weeks
Payroll administrators
Level three
This online qualification develops the knowledge and skills required to broaden your skillset; and covers complex legislation and contractual obligations, and mastering the accurate calculation of deductions.
36 weeks
Payroll administrators
Level three
Today’s UK pension legislation is complex, and this certificate sets out to ensure that your teams have a broad understanding of the UK’s pension schemes, including automatic enrolment.
Nine months
Pensions administrators/assistants
Level three
This online assessment tests those who have experience in processing payroll, who wish to progress to a higher level of study; using the evaluation of existing knowledge.
Two weeks (approx)
Payroll administrators/coordinators
Level three
The Payroll Specialist Certificate online qualification takes individuals beyond the basic knowledge and skills of payroll administration into the complexities surrounding payroll legislation and contractual obligations.
38 weeks
Payroll supervisor/Specialist
Level four
This qualification teaches management and business strategies for proactive problem-solving, workplace improvement, and identifying non-compliance risks.
Three years
Existing or aspiring managers, supervisors, team leaders
Level four-five
This qualification provides an in-depth understanding of payroll, and the complex payroll legislation involved, and also provides management skills including performance, time, project and operational management.
Three year duration
New team leader or existing manager
Level four - five
The BSc (Hons) Leadership and Management builds on your industry knowledge and skills to take your capabilities to a strategic level.
18 - 24 months
Payroll, pensions, reward and HR managers
Level six
The MSc in Strategic Leadership is designed for those who want to build on their industry knowledge and skills, and take their capabilities to a strategic leadership level and add value to their organisations.
Three years
Payroll, pensions, reward and HR managers
Level seven
The MBA Leadership qualification is designed to suit managers and professionals from across business, government, defence, and civil service. Achieve success for yourself and organisations, plus make the world a better place.
Three years
Payroll, pensions, reward and HR managers
Level seven
*correct as of January 2021.
People benefitting from CIPP membership*
Delegates on CIPP training courses last year
professionals with CIPP approved qualification in the UK
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