CIPD Foundation Diploma in HR Practice Level 3 (Classroom based) - Online Delivery

Our CIPD level 3 Foundation Diploma in HR Practice blends a workshop based approach, with our renowned support from a fully qualified dedicated personal adviser. All our advisers hold CIPD Chartered Membership or above and have a wealth of practical HR experience. There is also extensive remote support available through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and other resources.

This qualification is aimed at anyone contemplating or just starting a career in HR. This highly practical course will equip individuals with the necessary basic skills to become an effective HR administrator or assistant. You will develop the practical skills of interviewing, dealing with sensitive situations, giving feedback and employment advice. Learners are encouraged to involve themselves in practical situations in the workplace where they can and to keep a CPD log to reflect on their learning and how they can embed this into practice. Upon successful completion of the programme you will gain CIPD Associate Membership.

The programme will give you a good grounding in the different aspects of HR and equip you with the skills you might need to progress your career or get your first job in HR. Much of the course is delivered through participative workshops enabling candidates to share knowledge and get an appreciation for the different HR responses that need to be made in different situations and different contexts.

You will have the opportunity to study specialised areas of HR such as Employment Law, Resourcing Talent and Performance Management or to select optional units of your choice which are more relevant to your personal interest and/or suit your organisation’s needs.

Our syllabus and approach offers an ideal balance of interactive and carefully tailored workshops delivered by our specialist staff, self-directed study through bespoke learning materials designed specifically for the Foundation level programme and by the support and guidance from your personal adviser. Also, with this mode of delivery you will benefit from interacting and networking with colleagues working in both HR and line management and will benefit from their different perspectives and experiences

We have achieved outstanding success in our student completion rates and the feedback received from both students and CIPD quality assurance. We provide the widest choice of optional units of any CIPD centre and will offer one-to-one advice to help you make the right choice of units which play to your strengths and identify your key development areas.

We have the strongest track record in using competency based assessment where you can maximise your work experience to further promote your learning and development.

The core units of this qualification will develop your understanding of how HR activities support an organisation’s strategies and how HR professionals can support line managers to achieve business goals. It will also explore the professional competencies and skills required of HR professionals to provide an effective HR service, help identify your own personal development needs and apply your data analysis skills on HR metrics.

On this programme you will also be able to choose from all the available units the CIPD has to offer to complete your diploma with the support of our specialist advisers who will give you one to one support for your studies.

What is included:

• Workshops designed and tailored to foundation level and delivered by our specialist staff who are all highly qualified and experienced HR practitioners
• Opportunity to network with other HR practitioners you meet at workshops
• Course materials and workbooks written by our team of highly qualified industry experts
• One-to-one support planning sessions with your personal adviser to help you translate and fully understand the unit content
• 24/7 access to our world class Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Developmental feedback from your personal adviser for each unit prior to the final assessment
• Assessment feedback from your personal adviser for each unit
• HR career coaching and support
• Fully flexible start dates
• Flexible choice from ALL optional units
• Fast track option for you to complete in a shorter timeframe

How is This Course Delivered?

We specialise in flexible learning solutions that are tailored to your needs. You can begin the programme at any time and complete it in a timescale which meets your career aspirations and work-life balance needs - anything from 8 to 12 months. As there are a number of workshop dates from which you can choose, you can pace your learning according to your own needs rather than those of a large group of learners or pre-set timetable.

Aside from the workshops, other learning methods include workbooks with reflective activities to help embed your learning, supplementary learning materials and assignments. You will also have regular contact with your personal adviser, who is allocated to you at the start of your programme, through telephone/Skype conversations, e-mail exchanges and/or meetings.

How will it be assessed?

Your personal adviser will provide you with developmental feedback for each unit assessment. This feedback will guide you in terms of your progress with the unit content and advise you on your achievements and what, if any, areas could benefit from further development.

There are no exams for this qualification - each unit is assessed by the completion of a written assessment usually 1,000 - 2,000 words in length. These assessments are delivered via our templates all of which have been approved by the CIPD and are based around the learning outcomes for each module. Some of the units also require assessment of your practical skills such as interviewing and this is either done as part of the workshop programme or you can use a real life work situation to demonstrate your skills.

How we differ from other centres

Our success rate and quality standards are second to none. We consistently outperform the national average exam pass rates (for Advanced qualifications) and achieve outstanding quality assurance ratings from the CIPD. This is because we have developed a unique and rigorous process which begins with a diagnostic consultation as the starting point to any learning engagement. We strive to ensure students are mapped to the correct qualification and then work with them every step of the way to help them achieve success. We are the only CIPD Centre to offer all of the optional units providing maximum flexibility and choice. You will be supported throughout the programme by a dedicated personal adviser, regardless of which study option you choose.

The CIPD Foundation Diploma is designed for people either new to HR or looking for their first HR job opportunity. It is also relevant for line managers who have a significant people management element to their role and for those expected to incorporate some aspects of HR into an administrative or PA role. The programme leads to associate membership of the CIPD and is an excellent gateway to the higher qualifications for those aspiring to develop their career in HR. The programme can be undertaken anywhere in the UK, or worldwide as CIPD qualifications are increasingly becoming the world’s leading quality benchmark for HR professionals.

Contact our expert Team, who will be happy to offer advice on the qualification that is right for you and get you started on developing the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your career ambitions.

Becoming CIPD qualified will open opportunities for you to significantly advance your career and earnings potential. Examples of jobs levels and salaries requiring this qualification are:

• HR Assistant £24,277
• HR Officer £30,108
• HR Adviser £33,204
• HR Analyst £39,620

Source: Reed Global salary guide 2017 (London average)

There are no formal entry requirements for this programme. However candidates should be able to demonstrate good written English and have some interest in HR and people management issues.

The CIPD Foundation Diploma in Human Resources Practice is an entry level qualification and potentially a good gateway to higher level qualifications and a successful career in HR or line management. Potentially candidates may move onto level 5 or even level 7 qualifications which will equip them to move into the higher levels of HR management.