University of Portsmouth Open Experience Day
28 Feb 2026, 08:30
Portsmouth

Overview
Grow your understanding of human resource development as you study while you work on this flexible, part-time postgraduate course. To apply for this course you should be working in human resources and hold an undergraduate degree or a level 5 CIPD degree.
This course is for anyone involved in HRD who wants to learn to get the most out of people.
You’ll study at your own pace, supported by your personal tutor and lecturers with professional industry experience.
This degree will underpin your practical experience with human resource development theory and develop your understanding of your role in your organisation within a wider context. You’ll network with other professionals and build your human resource and training knowledge.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and aligns with the CIPD’s professional standards map so you'll graduate with a professionally recognised diploma.
You'll become a student CIPD member as soon as you start the course. After you graduate you could become an associate or chartered CIPD member depending on your level in the workplace.
Course highlights
Learn flexibly at your own pace
Study alongside your job
Develop your understanding of HR development and training
Learn from and network with industry professionals
Be supported by professional staff, including your personal tutor
Study a CIPD accredited diploma
Work experience and career planning
When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work as an HRD specialist.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Careers and opportunities
We're an Approved Centre for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), so when you graduate from the Human Resource Development and Training Management PgDip, you'll be eligible for Associate Membership of the CIPD, and depending on your previous experience, you could meet the criteria for Chartered Membership. The CIPD is the world's largest internationally-recognised Chartered HR and development professional body.
You'll also have strong people management and HR-specific skills, you'll be able to reflect on your practice, and be ready to make an active contribution to business performance.
What jobs can you do with a Human Resource Development and Training Management PgDip?
Career opportunities include:
HRD specialist
HR manager
Training manager
Training consultant
Benefits analyst
Human resource management (HRM)
Human resource officer
Human resource systems manager
Personnel adviser
Recruitment consultant
Training and development coordinator
Choose a specific option to see funding information.
Course optionsUniversity of Portsmouth
Mercantile House
Hampshire Terrace
Portsmouth
PO1 2EG
Email:admissions@port.ac.uk
Phone:023 9284 5566