CIPD Foundation (Level 3) Certificate in HR Practice

The Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice has been designed to equip HR professionals or those aspiring to enter the field of HR with a broad understanding of the of the HR role. HR practitioners are required not only to understand their role within the business but also to understand the environment in which their business operates. Only then can they truly add value by demonstrating their HR skills and knowledge. The Human Resources Department is at the heart of all great businesses and this qualification provides the knowledge of the key areas that a professional working in this field would need. This qualification is suitable for anyone:

• aspiring to be in a key HR support role,

• working in the field of HR in a support role and wanting to re-assess and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours as an HR practitioner,

• working in the field of HR and wishing to develop your understanding of organisations and the organisational context of HR,

• interested in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance your professional practice and develop your career,

• working in a management role and wishing to develop your people management skills.

CIPD Foundation qualifications provide a broad range of relevant and practical knowledge and skills, incorporating latest thinking, technology and practices. The qualifications are on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) at level 3 in England and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at level 4.

Delivery

We specialise in flexible learning solutions tailored to your needs. The combination of elements can include workbooks, assignments, self-study, guided learning and evidence collation. You can select from three main delivery options:

• Workshops (active learning) - for candidates who prefer to participate in planned interactive sessions, have exposure to other learners and different organisational practices. They provide an ideal learning environment to facilitate practical activities, group discussion and networking opportunities. Workshops are scheduled on a regular basis.

• Bespoke - for candidates who prefer to have a personalised programme, combining 1-to-1 meetings, directed learning and developmental exercises with minimal time away from work.

• Distance learning - for candidates who prefer to work mainly by themselves with supported learning materials, and using our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where available, allowing individuals to work at their own pace with maximum flexibility.

The Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice consists of 28 credits. All 3 core units (10 credits) must be completed and the remaining units (18 credits) can be selected from the optional units listed below. A member of our experienced team will be happy to discuss the optional units with you in more depth to help you choose the right combination.

Core units:

• Developing yourself as an effective HR Practitioner 4DEP (4 credits) The knowledge, skills and behaviours to be effective in an HR role and the importance of CPD.
• Understanding Organisations and the Role of HR 3HRC (4 credits) How HR activities support an organisation’s strategy and assist in the achievement of business objectives.
• Recording, Analysing and Using HR Information 3RAI (2 credits) Understanding the important contribution that accurate data can make to the HR function.

Optional units:

• Resourcing Talent (3RTO – 6 credits) Factors that impact on an organisation’s resourcing and talent planning. Key knowledge and skills for recruitment and selection.
• Supporting Good Practice in Managing the Employment Relationship 3MER (6 credits) The employment relationship, HR activity, good practice and legal requirements.
• Supporting Good Practice in Performance and Reward Management 3PRM (6 credits) Motivational theory's link to performance, reward, and business objectives.
• Contributing to the process of Job Analysis 3CJA (3 credits) Principles of job design and the various uses of job analysis.
• Supporting Change in Organisations 3SCO (3 credits) Understanding the change process to support the organisation and its employees.

You can also choose a unit or units up to 6 credits from the Learning and Development Practice options below:

• Identifying learning and development needs 3LDN (3 credits).
• Designing learning and development activities 3DES (6 credits)
• Delivering learning and development activities 3DEL (6 credits)
• Evaluating learning and development activities 3ELD (3 credits)
• Using technology to facilitate learning 3TFL (6 credits)
• Enhancing learner engagement 3ELE (6 credits)
• Supporting collective and social learning 3SCL (6 credits)
• Supporting individual learning through coaching and mentoring 3LCM (6 credits)
• Assessing learning and development 3ASL (6 credits)
• Organisation learning and development events 3LDE (6 credits)

This qualification is suitable if you are aspiring to be in a key HR support role or you are already working in the field of HR but wish to re-assess and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours. You may also be in a management or supervisory role and are wishing to develop your people management skills.