An Egyptian-born businessman who has made a new home in Shropshire says the human resources course he studied at Telford College has helped him to achieve promotion.

Wael Saied is originally from Cairo, where he was raised around 20 miles from the famous Pyramids. He settled in the UK in 2009 and has worked in recent years for dairy giant Muller, and automotive company TI Fluid Systems.

He enrolled on a part-time CIPD evening course at Telford College to help him progress his career – and has now been appointed HR manager at TI Automotive, based at Stafford Park.

He said: “I wanted to develop myself, gain a recognised qualification to back up my experience, and enhance my career opportunities.

“I used to enjoy the Thursday nights on campus – although it was hard work, our tutor Ann Dollaghan was always there to help and support us and tried to make the course interesting and engaging.

“This qualification has already helped me. Without this qualification my promotion to HR manager would never have been possible. I am now considering doing the CIPD level 7.

The CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) is the UK’s professional body for human resources and learning & development.

It is recognised as the ‘gold standard’ for people professionals, offering qualifications, resources, and membership that help shape better work and working lives

Ann Dollaghan said: “When it comes to HR training, CIPD qualifications stand out as the most respected and widely recognised credentials in the UK and globally.

“Telford College offers a hybrid approach where you have direct access to a qualified lecturer who offers one to one support when needed.

“While other HR certifications and in-house training programmes may cover similar topics, a CIPD qualification carries far more credibility in the eyes of employers.”