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Acacia Learning

4.9 41 reviews

Chloe Harrington-Winder ★★★★★ a week ago
I've just started my course but have been made to feel at ease.
Tutors are brilliant as are the behind the scenes support.
Would recommend.
Sandra Paun ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
I just completed my level 5 Diploma in HRM with Acacia. Great flexibility in terms of locations and type of learning. If one month you can't attend your course, you can attend one online instead. Good resources available to support … More you with your studies and very good, dedicated tutors. I have attended the face to face classes, except one that I did online. I can say that personally I felt I got more value from the face to face interactions with my colleagues than online.
One piece of feedback that I would like to mention is the lack of any beverages (water) available during classes. I think for the cost of the course, at least water could be available during the weekend sessions. If you don't carry a large bottle of water with you to last you for the whole day, plus your laptop and food, your only solution is to buy water from the shops nearby in your breaks. Also sometimes the toilets don't function or there is no toilet paper in the London Bridge building, so come prepared.
On the bright side, the student support is excellent, always receiving quick and helpful information from them. Overall, I would recommend studying for your CIPD qualification with Acacia.
Hamza Salam ★★★★☆ 2 weeks ago
The experience was very beneficial as i have enjoyed and i would like to thank our totur Mr. Kevin for share with us all the knowledge and skills.
Thanks Acacia Learning
Please accept my sincere respect and appreciation.

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Student Reviews

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12th March 2020

Craig Nagle discusses his Level 5 HR Consultant/Partner Apprenticeship

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 online classes to achieve his CIPD Intermediate Diploma in HR Management. “It has really helped me grow within my organisation and with my personal development. I feel that everything I...

21st February 2020

Bei Zhang completed her CIPD Level 3 Diploma and lands her first HR job

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 months, she has landed her first HR job! We asked Bei to tell us how she found studying with us and what skills and benefits she has gained along the...

14th February 2020

Daisy Collins shares her CIPD Level 5 HR Diploma learning journey with us

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 reviews, I thought Acacia was the best fit for me. I liked that there were different study options, and locations were easy to get to from my office. I would...

6th February 2020

Livia Chan on being the best HR professional that she can be

Livia Chan has studied for her CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma in HR Practice and the Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in HR Management. As a returning student and somebody who is clearly very diligent and hard working we asked her to share her study journey with fellow students and people professionals.

6th December 2019

Sara Thomas, Chartered MCIPD | HR Business Partner at UK Space Agency

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 to identify my skills weakness and areas for improvement and I feel that much of this shortfall has now been addressed by my research and up to date reading material.”...

31st October 2019

Lauren Owen | CIPD Level 5 Live Online Student

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 classes. “I’m half way through my CIPD course with Acacia and really enjoying it. The course is great but a lot of work and being able to manage my modules...

30th October 2019

Borislav Borisov | CIPD Level 5 Live Online International Student

Meet Borislav who is one of our many international students based in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is studying his CIPD Level 5 with us via our Live Online study option. Borislav explains how he has found studying CIPD online and why it’s a great option for anyone who isn’t based in London. With our Live Online CIPD...

17th April 2019

Elisabeth Bucknall | CIPD Advanced Level 7 Student

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 was putting into practice everyday at work. One of my favourite things has been the real industry experience the tutors have. They really get the practical application and how things...

10th April 2019

Sarah Bartlett | CIPD Level 5 review

Sarah Bartlett reviews her time at Acacia. This is what she says: I’ve had a couple of Acacia tutors so far. Tristan uses games which is great for participation and he’s great for support with the learning outcomes. My other tutor Michelle has a world of knowledge and she gives you so much to research...

3rd April 2019

Niamh Murphy | CIPD Level 5 Review

Niamh Murphy | CIPD Level 5 Review I had two main tutors and they were both brilliant. They were really good at understanding what your business did and then linking that to the learning outcome. The course has benefited me in so many different ways. I’ve had some instant learning outcomes that I’ve applied to...

21st March 2019

Olivia Charles career development success | CIPD Level 7 Review

CIPD Level 7 review from Acacia Student Olivia Charles, Senior Learning and Development Advisor at Northamptonshire County Council.

14th February 2019

Scott Gavin at Aramco Overseas discusses his CIPD learning journey with Acacia Learning

Throughout his studies, Scott managed to master the difficult task of balancing academic achievement and practical application into his workplace.

14th August 2018

Tayo graduates and gets promoted! | CIPD Level 5 Diploma Reviews

Tayo has completed her CIPD level 5 Diploma and developed her HR Management knowledge at Acacia Learning! Since then, she been promoted at work.

31st July 2018

Aparna | CIPD Case Study

CIPD certification has provided Aparna with relevance and a standard against which she can measure her work. Aparna works for one of the Big Four accounting firms. She is responsible for establishing and rolling out virtual classrooms, and delivering new employee induction programs.

23rd May 2018

Becky Sparks Success Story | CIPD level 3 Case Study

Becky Sparks switched career to study the CIPD Foundation Diploma in L&D with us – just 6 weeks after completing her course she landed her first L&D job!

11th September 2017

Sarah West passes CIPD 7LMP with Distinction!

Well done to Sarah West for passing her CIPD level 7 LMP module with a Distinction! We love to help our students realise their dreams and our students are transforming their lives through education. They are learning new skills, achieving objectives, and impacting the world. Their stories are unique. That’s why we work closely with...

30th March 2017

Rosie Logan | CIPD Level 7 Review

Rosie Logan passes her CIPD Level 7 Learning Managing and Developing People Module. She reviews her time at Acacia Learning. 1) What made you choose Acacia Learning? Acacia offered a flexible approach to learning. They offered weekend workshops, week night lectures, competency based route and was reasonably priced against other market competitors. I liked the...

22nd February 2017

Jo Bristow | CIPD Level 5 Diploma

Jo Bristow talks about her time at Acacia studying her CIPD level 5 Dipolma. 1) What made you choose Acacia Learning? The flexibility of when and how to study. I am working full time and studying to support changing my career into Learning and Development at the same time as being a wife and mum...

14th February 2017

Elmira Bakhshalian | CIPD Level 3 Review

Elmira Bakhshalian tells us about her time studying for her CIPD level 3 at Acacia Learning. What made you choose Acacia Learning? I chose to study the Foundation (Level 3) Certificate in Human Resource Practice at Acacia Learning because of a number of reasons. First and foremost, Acacia’s flexible learning approach enabled me to study...

10th February 2017

Holly McGuigan | CIPD Level 5 Diploma

Holly McGuigan reviews her time at Acacia Learning studying her CIPD level 5 course in L&D. 1) What made you choose Acacia Learning? A colleague of mine recommended Acacia as she had completed her Level 5 HR course. I looked at a number of providers but decided that having the flexibility to study both evenings...

12th January 2017

Ben Gilbey | CIPD Level 5 Diploma

Ben Gilbey tells us about his time at Acacia Learning. Find out what it was like to study a CIPD Level 5 Diploma course. 1) What made you choose Acacia Learning? I chose Acacia learning as I found their website to be the most informative about the CIPD diploma compared to other establishments offering the...

30th December 2016

Jan Holmes | CIPD Level 5 L&D

Jan was new to her Learning and Development (L&D) role so with the support of her employer she was encouraged to study for a CIPD qualification. She had plenty of work experience but not necessarily the knowledge to back it up. Jan’s employer, law firm Taylor Vinters were very supportive and gave her the time...

14th December 2016

Claire Chaundy | CIPD Level 7 | Student of the Year

Claire Chandy talks about her experience studying a CIPD level 7 diploma at Acacia. She also talks about the Mark Robertson Awards where she won the 2016 award for Student of the Year.

Tutor Reviews

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28th April 2017

Jane Elliott Poxon | Tutor of the month

Our Tutor of the Month Interview with Jane Elliott Poxon: 1) How long have you worked at Acacia Learning and what do you teach? 4 years 2) What are the benefits for professionals of achieving a CIPD qualification? A sense of real personal achievement and a broader understanding of the profession and how it can...

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29th March 2017

Kevin Haslam | Tutor of the month

Kevin Haslam is our Tutor of the Month for March 2017! Read on to find out more about Kevin and his role at Acacia Learning. 1) How long have you worked at Acacia Learning and what do you teach? This will be my 8th year at Acacia teaching on foundation and intermediate HR and L&D...

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9th March 2017

CIPD Level 7 Employment Law with Dr Stephen Taylor

Why Study Employment Law? Our very popular CIPD Employment Law Module is delivered by Dr Stephen Taylor. Stephen is one of the UK’s top leading experts on the subject. This could be the perfect way to try studying at level 7 whilst gaining a CIPD award in a highly desirable subject.

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3rd March 2017

Jay Glover | Tutor of the Month

Jay Glover is our Tutor of the Month for March 2017! Read on to find out more about Jay and his role at Acacia Learning. 1) How long have you worked at Acacia Learning and what do you teach? I have been working at Acacia for about 4 years. I teach level 5 Intermediate and...

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8th February 2017

Anne Williams | Tutor of the month

Well done to Anne for being out Tutor of the Month for February 2017! 1) How long have you worked at Acacia Learning and what do you teach? I started working at Acacia Learning in August 2012, so it will be 5 years this summer! Wow time goes by quickly! I deliver all levels of...

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11th January 2017

Marco van Dyk | Tutor of the Month

Marco Van Dyk is our tutor of the month for January 2017! We interviewed Marco about his role at Acacia Learning as well as outside of it. Find out more about him below. 1) How long have you worked at Acacia Learning and what do you teach? I have been with Acacia since October 2015...

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1st December 2015

Margaret Heath | Tutor of the Month

Margaret Heath is our tutor of the month for December 2015! Margaret gave us an account of a day in her life. It talks through her role at Acacia as well as outside of Acacia. Diary of an Acacia Learning Tutor (Margaret – tutor of the month) On Saturday 26th September I flew from Heathrow...

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