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CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice (HR & L&D)
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CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
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Overview

Advance your career 100% online – with HR training that delivers.

Looking to break into HR or L&D? The online CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice gives you the essential knowledge, skills, and flexibility to start your career in the people profession.

This globally recognised qualification is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the world’s leading professional people management body, setting the gold standard for HR and L&D training.

You'll gain real-world insights into the key responsibilities of people professionals and how you'll learn to shape modern organisations in entry-level HR or L&D roles.

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Qualification

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

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Description

To gain your CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, you'll study four key modules:

  • Essentials of People Practice
  • Core Behaviours for People Professionals
  • Business, Culture, and Change in Context
  • Principles of Analytics

CIPD Assessments

There are no exams for this course! Instead, you'll:

  • Complete a written assignment for most modules
  • Conduct a recorded recruitment interview as part of your final assessment

All assessments are submitted online and are designed to be practical, employer-driven, and based on real-world HR and L&D scenarios to prepare you for your future career.

Who is this course for?

The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate is perfect for anyone new to HR or Learning & Development (L&D), giving you the skills to step into entry-level roles such as:

  • HR Coordinator
  • Talent Acquisition Assistant
  • Recruitment Coordinator
  • Learning & Development Coordinator
  • Training Coordinator
  • HR & Payroll Administrator
  • Employee Relations Assistant
  • People Operations Assistant

Requirements

You don't need any experience or prior qualifications to enrol on the CIPD Level 3 course, making it perfect for those new to HR or in a support role.

However, if English isn’t your first language, you’ll need IELTS 6.5 or ESOL Level 2 (or equivalent). Don’t meet these requirements? We’ll be happy to assess your case individually.

Career path

Earning your CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is just the beginning of your HR or L&D career. This online qualification can help you:

  • Step into entry-level HR or L&D roles
  • Boost your credibility and stand out to employers
  • Increase your earning potential and open doors to promotions
  • Progress to the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma for more senior opportunities

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

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