Course description
CIPD People Practice | Level 3 | Foundation Certificate
Human Resources professionals deliver front-line assistance to managers and employees. They will typically be taking ownership for providing advice to managers on a wide range of HR issues from recruitment through to retirement, using company policy and current law.
The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the entry-level qualification for a career in Human Resources. Learners will be introduced to a wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise in people practice. This course is suited to learners who
- Are studying, aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people practice
- Are working in a people practice support role and wish to develop their knowledge and deliver immediate and short-term value for their organisation
- Wish to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a people professional.
This flexible course is delivered in partnership withMindful Educationand combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom. Please note: classroom attendance is one evening per fortnight during term time.
Do you work at this organisation and want to update this page?
Is there out-of-date information about your organisation or courses published here? Fill out this form to get in touch with us.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry requirements
- 5 GCSEs at C or above, including English and maths
- Prior experience may also be considered
Outcome / Qualification etc.
This qualification provides a strong foundation to give people professionals the confidence and capabilities to guide their decision-making, actions and behaviours.
Learners are required to complete all four mandatory core units successfully:
- Business, culture and change in context
- Principles of analytics
- Core behaviours for people professionals
- Essentials of people practice
Course delivery details
We have partnered withMindful Educationto deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model.
Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45-60 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further, and learners should expect to spend around 3-4 hours studying independently online each week.
On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help reinforce key points while also providing additional support and motivation from being part of a group.
Continuing Studies
- CIPD Associate Level 5 qualifications
Employment in a range of roles in HR, including Recruiter, HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Generalist, HR Coordinator and Training Coordinator.