Most students find CIPD assignments complex. However, these are some factors that affect their difficulty level:
CIPD level 3 vs CIPD level 5 vs CIPD level 7: Level 3 is the foundation level and involves the basic description of facts.CIPD level 5 is the associate level and involves evaluation and analysis. CIPD level is the most complex as it is equivalent to a master's level. It involves criticism and justifications.
Theory vs practice: You must back up every claim with the academic models, such as SWOT, PESTLE, and Maslow. This is where many students get stuck.
Strict marking criteria: CIPD assignments use very specific Assessment Criteria (ACs), and you must align your assignment with the rubric strictly.
The other reasons for its complexity are the word limit and referencing requirements.