Meet Katy, Level 5 CIPD alumna who progressed to an HR Manager role after completing the course!

Meet Katy, one of our inspiring adult students who enrolled onto the Level 5 CIPD course at Warrington & Vale Royal College to take the next step in her HR career. With a clear ambition to grow professionally and a passion for supporting people at work, she chose to study this course, which has since helped her achieve a promotion and set her sights on even bigger goals.

Already working as a People and Culture Advisor, Katy wanted to expand her skills and qualifications to progress into management. Having heard excellent feedback from her manager who had studied the same course at the college, she knew it was the right choice. The qualification gave her both the knowledge and confidence to secure her current People and Culture Manager role.

What stood out most for Katy was the support of the tutors, particularly Philippa, who made the course engaging, approachable, and highly relevant. Gaining a deeper understanding of employment law and taking part in mock tribunals with Bramhalls Solicitors were among the highlights, directly improving her HR practice. With a Level 7 CIPD qualification now on the horizon, Katy is continuing her journey towards becoming a senior HR professional.