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CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

  • 3

    Level
    Level 3

  • Start Date
    Multiple - see below

  • Venue
    Norfolk House campus

  • Course Code
    H0781

Start Dates

  • September 2024, Part Time, Day
  • January 2025, Part Time, Day

What You Will Study

The CIPD Foundation Level 3 Certificate in People Practice qualification is designed to support your career development in Human Resources (HR). CIPD Foundation Level qualifications are suitable for those who are looking to gain the essential knowledge and skills required to move into HR or for those working in an HR/ Learning & Development support role but who do not hold a formal HR qualification. It's also ideal for line managers with responsibility for people management and development, or those looking to become a professional member of the CIPD as an Associate member.

The qualification is a total of 28 credits (three core units of 10 credits in total and 18 credits taken from optional units). The core units include:

  • Developing yourself as an effective Human Resources practitioner
  • Understanding organisations and the role of Human Resources
  • Recording, analysing and using Human Resources information

In addition, you will take 18 credits from optional units. These are likely to be:

  • Resourcing talent
  • Supporting good practice in managing employment relations
  • Delivering learning and development activities

Please check the CIPD website for further information: https://www.cipd.org/uk/learning/qualifications/foundation/foundation-certificate-in-people-practice/

The course runs over 13 months and will be based at Norfolk House on Exchange Street in Norwich city centre.

Entry Requirements

Enrolment on to the course is subject to an initial interview with the Delivery Team. There are no formal entry requirements but applicants should have the support of their employer. In exceptional circumstances, individuals who are not supported by their employer may be offered places on the programme at the discretion of the course director.

How You Will Be Assessed

CIPD set assignments for all core units- there are 4 assessment briefs and assessment takes place through case studies, presentations, simulated activities and self-reflection.

Course Progression

Successful achievement of the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice will allow progression onto the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management or the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development.

Where Your Course Can Take You

Upon successful completion of this course, learners may wish to pursue higher levels of study, including higher level apprenticeships or further CIPD courses.

Fees

September 2024, Part Time, Day

Tuition fees: £2106
Textbook required (not provided by City College Norwich): Introduction to Human Resource Management, A guide to HR in Practice 4th Edition. Charles Leatherbarrow, Janet Fletcher
All students must apply for CIPD student membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the programme. Please apply via the CIPD website for current costs: https://www.cipd.org/uk/membership/grades/

January 2025, Part Time, Day

Tuition fees: £1950
Textbook required (not provided by City College Norwich): Introduction to Human Resource Management, A guide to HR in Practice 4th Edition. Charles Leatherbarrow, Janet Fletcher
All students must apply for CIPD student membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the programme. Please apply via the CIPD website for current costs: https://www.cipd.org/uk/membership/grades/

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