At the beginning of the course you are required to undertake a self-assessment of capabilities as an HR or L&D practitioner against the CIPD Associate Membership requirements. Produce a report that shows:

 Undertake a self-assessment against the CIPD Associate Membership criteria, identifying any areas you need to develop in order to meet them Using SWOT Analysis Formate to include the answer

 Evaluate at least two development options for meeting needs (Benchmarking)

 Using a template, such as www.cipd.co.uk/cpd/guidance/cpdrecordandplan, devise a plan to meet your development needs, including those identified above, and the achievement of your CIPD qualification. The plan should be for a minimum of 6 months.