As an Approved CIPD training provider our service quality is independently and regularly assessed by the CIPD, who have ranked us with an equivalent rating...Read More
Did you know that you can use the Apprenticeship Levy to fund CIPD accredited HR or Learning & Development Certificates? Taking an apprenticeship could be...Read More
The future of work requires individuals who are ready to develop themselves and companies keen to nurture talent, no matter where they are based or...Read More
The CIPD is the leading professional body in HR and People Development. We explain the CIPD 2021 membership options and benefits, whether you are just...Read More
New CIPD qualifications are being introduced in 2021. Based on the CIPD profession map launched a couple of years ago, the qualifications focus on the...Read More
Emily Spaul wins our Outstanding Student Award 2020 and shares her insightful feedback on studying the CIPD Intermediate level 5 certificate in HR Management.Read More
Mark Robertson Student of the Year Awards 2020! Acacia tutors Kevin Haslam and Tristan Callaghan hosted our 6th annual student awards event live online on...Read More
CIPD intermediate level 5 HR graduate, Jamie Charles was a finalist at our Student Awards in 2019. Jamie shares his experience of switching career, getting...Read More
An exciting new opportunity has arisen at Acacia Learning head office. Join our small fun-loving team in Forest Hill, London SE23 | Role: Senior Course...Read More
During August 2020, Acacia Learning reached out to HR (61%) and L&D (39%) professionals to gain insights on how Learning and Development requirements may change...Read More
Have you ever considered studying Human Resource Management at level 7 but wondered if this was right for you? Or thought that as you don’t...Read More
Natalie Armitage started her career in retail working at Greggs the UK’s largest bakery chain as a Retail Manager. At 26 she was inspired to...Read More
Studying HR and Learning & Development qualifications with Acacia is invaluable for building an instant professional network. This applies to new students and graduates across...Read More
Date: Thursday 8th October 2020 | Time: 11AM – 12PM, GMT Join Lisa Starling who is an expert in Health & Safety training and consultancy for...Read More
Join us to celebrate live online: Mark Robertson Student of the Year Awards 2020! We look forward to welcoming you to our annual celebration at...Read More
Take part in our research survey to gain insights on how Learning and Development requirements may change and evolve as we emerge from the COVID-19...Read More
As an Approved CIPD training provider our service quality is independently and regularly assessed by the CIPD, who have ranked us with an equivalent rating...Read More
In June 2020, Julie Cook appeared on a Leaders Council of Great Britain & Northern Ireland podcast, discussing the importance of leadership and the impact...Read More
This year’s virtual Festival of Work has been 3 days of insight, development and knowledge gained from expert commentators and keynote speakers.Read More
At this time those in less secure jobs must have been dis-proportionally impacted and in a variety of ways. It was appropriate that CIPD included...Read More
We have as a society been more than ever indebted to NHS professionals in recent months. Europe’s biggest employer has never been the easiest to...Read More
It is heartening to hear a discussion on the positives we have learned from the Covid-19 crisis, and according to Sir Ian Cheshire, that CEOs...Read More
“Diversity is a fact; inclusion is a choice.” Michael Bach There has rarely been a more important time to review the progress organisations are making...Read More
“The best way to build the future is to help develop it.” Abraham Lincoln. Acacia tutor Kevin Haslam shares his thoughts on global disruption and...Read More
Already an experienced HR/L&D Professional? Want a CIPD qualification but not the workshops? Want to study flexibly? At your own pace? From home?Read More
Join Acacia tutor, Janine Waldman for a live Webinar on 14th May 2020, 10:30 – 11:30AM, GMT. Learn how to become more mentally and emotionally...Read More
For those with children to keep occupied (and the adults and pets sane!) during the Coronavirus lockdown, we thought we’d share some really useful resources...Read More
We hope you tuned in to hear Stephen Taylor, Kay Maddox-Daines and Paul O’Sullivan last week who answered questions and provided an update on the...Read More
Julie Cook, Acacia founder shares her learned experience of working from home, which could not be more relevant during the Cornoavirus lockdown.Read More
LinkedIn is a great platform for creating and marketing your personal brand and for connecting with professionals in all sectors from around the world.Read More
Join Stephen Taylor and Dr Kay Maddox-Daines for this Live Webinar on 31st March 2020 at 12:30-1:30pm, GMT. Our tutors will provide you with an...Read More
Craig Nagle shares his experience of Level 5 HR Consultant/Partner Apprenticeship with us. As part of his apprenticeship Craig has been taking face-to-face and live...Read More
There is no denying that workplace diversity and inclusion is an essential aspect of effective people management. Providing an inclusive environment which encourages innovation and...Read More
Recent graduate Bei Zhang decided to study in London for her CIPD Level 3 Diploma in HR Practice. After completing her diploma in just three...Read More
Daisy Collins graduated with her CIPD Level 5 HR Diploma and shares her learning journey with us. “After looking at the website and reading course...Read More
An exciting new opportunity has arisen at Acacia Learning head office. Join our small fun-loving, close knit team in Forest Hill, London SE23 | Role:...Read More
HR Advisor Lucy Morrison at Clear Channel discusses being an Advocate for Apprenticeships When the apprenticeship levy was introduced in 2017, I was sceptical. I...Read More
It’s almost been a year since I left my hometown, friends and comfort zone to start my apprenticeship in London. Here’s what my journey’s been...Read More
Sara Thomas, Chartered MCIPD explains why the CIPD Competency Route is a great way to get qualified. “The competency route made it easy for me...Read More
What’s going on with the CIPD Level 7 Apprenticeship? Quite often our clients have asked if they can fund their CIPD Advanced Level 7 qualification...Read More
Over the past two decades the one word that has become the common currency in all managers’ vocabulary is ‘budgets’. The budget is perhaps the...Read More
Get qualified with the UK’s top-rated health and safety training course provider! Oak Tree Training, part of Acacia Learning, is very proud to have been...Read More
As Clear Channel’s HR Director, Joanne Henderson, is a key champion for Clear Channel’s Fairness value. Following the company’s recent internal Happiness survey, we asked...Read More
The Career Development Institute (CDI) would like to invite you to a Talent Attraction Event at Aramco. This event will be focused on finding and...Read More
Lauren Owens HR and Operations Manager at Womens Aid Federation shares her experience of studying her CIPD Level 5 HR qualification via our Live Online...Read More
As we stand on the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, defined by rapid advancements in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, many...Read More
Perry Timms is an Acacia tutor | Future of Work TEDx speaker | Author: Transformational HR | HR Most Influential Thinker 2017-2018. If you are...Read More
Acacia’s founder Julie Cook FCIPD reflects on diversity in HR after a recent visit to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. My enjoyment of the Open...Read More
The CIPD Level 5 qualifications in HR Management are the same academic level as an undergraduate degree and the middle of the CIPD accredited options....Read More
Do you know what Jamie Oliver, Richard Branson, Steven Spielberg, Jo Malone, Kiera Knightly and Benjamin Zephaniah…among so many others, all have in common?Read More
What is your learning style? But more importantly how can knowing your learning style help you study smarter? You may have noticed that a lot...Read More
New research reveals a fundamental shift in the work of HR practitioners: From HR generalist to Employment Law Specialist. Acacia Learning tutors, Dr Kay Maddox-Daines...Read More
Elisabeth Bucknall, HR Business Partner at C Space, discusses her CIPD Advanced Level 7 study with Acacia I wanted theory to back up what I...Read More
The changes to the apprenticeship levy are to encourage more SMEs to take on apprentices, as a result the government is willing to cover more...Read More
This week our Managing Director Rachel Cook attended the Parliamentary Review gala to celebrate Acacia Learning’s journey over the past decade.Read More
Technological advancement is growing at a pace with robotics and AI significantly impacting on the type and number of jobs required. Jobs that are made...Read More
Did you know that the CIPD HR Profession Map has been updated? Launched at the CIPD conference in November 2018, the new profession map has...Read More
Throughout his studies, Scott managed to master the difficult task of balancing academic achievement and practical application into his workplace.Read More
It was a fantastic evening of celebration, awards, lucky raffle winners, crazy quizzes, creative selfies and random karaoke microphone hijackers too!Read More
Innovation is something we hear we must do more of. To be more competitive, resilient, to outpace the changes around us. And yet it remains...Read More
