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A Proven Guide to Passing Your First or Second CIPD Resubmission

There’s nothing more sad than receiving a notification that your CIPD assignment has a referral. Not with all those late nights and staring at CIPD-approved literature! But don’t panic – we run an affordable CIPD assignment resubmission help after referral service.

This article provides clear, practical resubmission help for CIPD learners who want to move forward with confidence. I’ll focus on what assessors are really looking for in a CIPD resubmission, how the process works, and how to interpret assessor feedback accurately without risking additional issues.

Does a Referral Mean I Failed the CIPD Level?

A referral for one (or all) ACs in any Module is NOT a conclusive fail. We’ve assisted thousands of CIPD students to pass their CIPD Level 3/5/7 qualifications with resubmissions. You too can turn that referral into a pass and progress smoothly with your CIPD journey. And if the original paper came from us, improvements on every gap the assessor identifies is FREE of charge!

What is the CIPD Policy on Assignment Resubmissions in 2026?

The CIPD policy on assignment resubmission (aka End Point Assessment Resits) has specific guidelines. For 2026 cohorts, there is a recent change to how CIPD resubmission grades are capped. Previously, you’d get an overall LOW PASS grade if you got one AC referred regardless of the score in all other ACs.

CIPD Referral and Resubmission Rules Explained

The exact resubmission procedures or number of attempts slightly vary between CIPD providers. Always confirm the specific policy with your study center first. If an apprentice does not pass one part of an end-point assessment, CIPD generally demands a resit for the failed AC. Please note that no additional training is required, unlike when you have to RETAKE a module.

After getting that sad email from your CIPD center, you probably start asking yourself “How many resubmissions are typically allowed after I fail an AC?” Typically, you have ONE initial submission. If you get even one REFER, the assessor will tell you exactly which AC you should resubmit. You do this one in blue font. You may choose to strike through the original text OR delete it altogether.

If you fail again after the first resubmission, you have one final chance to redeem your CIPD qualification journey. This time, you do it in green font with strike-through or erasure of the first resubmission. The assessment brief contains an overarching statement about referrals in the Marking Criteria.

Key Principles of the CIPD Resubmission Policy

• Only the referred ACs are reassessed, NOT the whole assignment

• The original Word Count rule strictly applies to resubmission(s)

• Learners MUST NOT edit sections of an assignment that score 2 or more points

New Changes in CIPD Assignment Grading

As of April 2025, if an assessment requires resubmission, only the specific assessment criteria (ACs) that you failed are capped at a Low Pass upon successful resubmission. The overall unit grade may still be a “Pass” or “High Pass” depending on how you scored in the other ACs.

Previously, the entire assignment was capped at LOW PASS if any part needed resubmission.

Important Note

Whereas the CIPD resit / retake policy sets the general framework, specific terms such as whether to charge a fee for resubmissions OR exceptions to the number of permitted attempts are determined by individual centers.

A Step-by-Step CIPD Assignment Resubmission Workflow

Follow our in-house step-by-step CIPD assignment resubmission workflow in the diagram below for a guaranteed pass:

 Expert CIPD Resubmission Guidance

• Timelines: Your study center will provide a specific deadline for resubmission. However, CIPD requires that it must be within the overall validity period of the assessment (typically 12 months from the release date)

• Review Feedback: The assessor will provide detailed feedback explaining which assessment criteria or the specific component was not sufficiently evidenced. Unless the issue is WORD COUNT (in which case your work is returned UNMARKED for failing the 10% rule), professors give comprehensive justification for a REFER grade

• Only Focus on Failed Criteria: Provide additional evidence only for failed ACs

• Formatting: CIPD centers require students to use specific formatting for highlighting changes such as a different font colour, striking through, or deleting original text.

• Word Count Limits: The word count and all other original assessment instructions remain the same for resubmissions

Another Important Note

Struck-through words DO NOT count towards the revised assignment’s word limit

• Seek Support: If you aren’t sure about the assessor’s feedback or resubmission process, Contact Us, your tutor, or the center’s student services for support.

Did You Know?

The CIPD allows students to submit up to 3 ACs for DRAFT REVIEW per unit. Book a one-on-one session with our practicing consultants for these and more Level 3/5/7 Tips FREE of charge!

What Do CIPD Assessors Look For in an Assignment?

A CIPD professor sent me a list of what they look for whenever they’re marking assignments:

• Does the response answer to the specific question’s COMMAND VERB? This is a major reason why CIPD students get a referral!

• Critical thinking and analysis (balance, application of theory / models to real-world HR examples, and academic depth)

• A clear and logical structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion

• Evidence for every claim with a relevant, authoritative reference. Mix resources and paraphrase WITHOUT plagiarising

• A simple professional tone written in British English

Common CIPD Command Verbs & Their Meaning in the Assignment Guidelines

A mismatch between your response and the question’s specific command verb is a sure ticket to a REFER grade. Here’s the full list of action words to look out for in every question and what to do in the AC. Most often, the command verb will be in BOLD font:

• Analyse: Break down the question into parts, then examine their relationship and significance to the whole question

• Assess / Appraise: Make an informed judgment on the value, validity, or importance using academic evidence

• Compare / Contrast: Identify the similarities and differences between two or more question items

• Develop / Propose / Recommend: Construct or suggest a plan, solution, or action based on academic analysis

• Describe: Give a detailed account including the features, steps, or impacts

• Discuss: Explore different arguments, ideas, or aspects of a topic presenting the benefits and shortcomings

• Evaluate: Judge the worth (effectiveness) and conclude with a balanced view

• Explain: Give clear reasons why or how HR scenarios happen

• Identify / Name / State: Pick out the key points, facts, or characteristics only

• Justify: Support your opinion with valid reasons, evidence, or logical argument

• Reflect: Look back on experiences to identify learning and potential improvements

Pro Tips for Writing CIPD Assignment Resubmissions

• Match the command verb to your CIPD level. Higher-level verbs like “Analyse”, “Evaluate”, or “Critically Discuss” require deeper application or evidence than basic identification or description

• Provide evidence – always support your answer with real-world HR examples preferably from your organisation, the case scenario, or relevant CIPD theories and literature

• Always show application. Always. In 2026, CIPD assessors expect students to demonstrate how theories and concepts apply to your workplace

• The difference between distinction and refer is in the modifier’s nuance. For example, “critically evaluate” requires more depth than a simple “evaluate”

How to Analyse CIPD Assessor Feedback Correctly

Below is a proven guide on how to fix a CIPD assignment referral. Nobody else on the internet ever told you how to read assessor comments objectively. I checked, so you’re safe to cite me (hahaha!)

• Identify what is missing. Which command verb did you overlook or only met halfway?

• Where did you give weak evidence? Check the RELEVANCE and AUTHORITY of your references!

• Does your response clearly show application in real-life HR contexts?

• Group the assessor feedback by themes if it wasn’t already done in the Marking Crib (knowledge, application, analysis, etc)

Most 2nd resubmission orders we receive prove the student failed because of rewriting blindly instead of decoding the assessor feedback!

9 Reasons Why CIPD Students Get the First Referral

The following are 9 reasons why CIPD students get the first referral:

• Insufficient critical analysis (describing theory or a model instead of critically evaluating and applying to real-world HR scenarios)

• Lack of wider reading / research. A CIPD response should demonstrate independent research and engagement with diverse academic sources, journals, and industry reports

• Missing, incorrect, or poor referencing mistakes in how sources are cited

• Using GPT tools to write a CIPD assignment gets you a straight REFER grade

• Failure to address the assessment criteria fully will fail you

• Poor structure and presentation – need I explain?

• A failure to provide meaningful, in-depth personal reflection on own practice, behaviors, and ethical considerations

• Exceeding or falling short of the Word Count is a punishable academic indiscipline

• Misrepresenting HR principles, L&D terminology, or the CIPD Profession Map concepts

Also read: How to pass CIPD assessment on first submission

5 Common Mistakes That Cause Second Referrals

If you want to pass at this red-zone situation, avoid these 5 common mistakes that cause second referrals:

• Editing non-referred sections

• Adding irrelevant theory

• Ignoring the command verb (again!)

• Exceeding word count

• Poor or inconsistent referencing

CIPD Assignment Resubmission Checklist

Ensure that you:

• Review assessor feedback and address all referred ACs

• Respond fully to assessor feedback while planning the revision

• Strengthened evidence and application of knowledge

• Used Harvard referencing style throughout

• Comply with Word Count rules

• Meet your study center’s policy on formatting resubmissions

• Fill in the cover sheet

• Clearly mark the resubmission text for ease of identification by the assessor

• Check for plagiarism and scan the new work for Turnitin-safe AI levels

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 CIPD Students Also Ask:

Can CIPD Assignment Resubmission Help Services Increase Chances of Passing After Referral?

Expert CIPD assignment resubmission support can significantly improve the clarity and depth of your resubmission after referral, maximising your chances of a pass.

Why Did My CIPD Assignment Get Referred?

CIPD assignments are commonly referred due to incomplete learning outcomes, weak application of CIPD models, over-descriptive writing, poor structure, reference to outdated literature, or shallow theory. Other issues include limited workplace examples and not following task command words.

Can I Still Get a High Pass After a Referral?

Yes. If you scored highly in the other ACs, you can achieve a High Pass grade under the amended CIPD marking policy (2025).