The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) has made history as the first institution in the country to offer Human Resource Management (HRM) courses equivalent to the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) standards.
CIPM’s Diploma in Professional HRM (CQHRM Level 2) and Diploma in HRM (PQHRM Managerial Level) have officially been recognised as NVQ Level 5 qualifications by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC). This landmark achievement was formalised in December 2024 with the signing of an official declaration between the CIPM and the TVEC.
The NVQ equivalence applies to students who completed the Diploma in Professional HRM from 2020 and the Diploma in HRM from 2016. This ensures that present and past students can benefit from nationally recognised qualifications. The move underscores CIPM’s commitment to enhance the value and relevance of its programmes within Sri Lanka’s national qualifications framework.
This achievement enhances CIPM’s academic reputation, offering students nationally recognised qualifications and solidifying its role as a leader in HRM education in Sri Lanka. It reflects CIPM’s dedication to meeting industry standards while supporting the professional growth of HRM practitioners, a CIPM spokesman said.
