CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice Level 3

As an introductory course, this is the ideal qualification for anyone looking to improve their HR knowledge. This nationally recognised CIPD qualification will help you to develop a foundation of relevant and practical HR skills and knowledge to benefit your career. You’ll study the basic core principles of business culture and analytics, before moving on to study the behaviours of HR professionals and the essentials of people practice.

Course Content

Unit 1 Business culture and change in context

• External influences that impact on business environments.
• Organisational goals.
• Products, services and customers.
• How technology can play a part in improving working practices and collaboration.
• Workplace culture.
• Learning and development of people.
• Management of change.

Unit 2 Principles of analytics

• Evidence-based practice and how it informs organisational measures and outcomes.
• The importance of using data.
• Creating value for employees, customers and wider stakeholders.
• Social media and how it can enhance working practices.

Unit 3 Core behaviours for people professionals

• How ethical principles and professional values inform approaches to work.
• Promoting respect and inclusive working.
• Acknowledging sensitivity and respect to others within a working context.
• Reflecting, recognising and accepting your own mistakes, and those of others, while also showing empathy.
• Proactive approaches to developing, recording and reflecting on your professional knowledge, skills and experience.

Unit 4 Essentials of people practice

• The employee lifecycle.
• Effective selection and the appointment of individuals.
• Wellbeing in the workplace.
• Employee engagement.
• Discrimination legislation.
• Diversity and inclusion.
• Performance management.
• Reward, motivation and performance.