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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management (HR)
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12 months · Self-paced
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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
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  • CIPD Level 5 HR (included in price)
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Overview

Get CIPD qualified 100% online – with HR training that delivers.

Ready to advance your HR career? The online CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management offers you the skills, knowledge, and flexibility to take the next step as an HR professional.

This globally recognised qualification, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), sets the gold standard for HR industry training.

You'll gain real-world insights into HR strategy, employee experience, and organisational development, preparing you for mid-level roles like HR Advisor, People Partner, or HR Manager.

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Qualification

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Regulated by Ofqual

Assessment details

CIPD Level 5 HR

Included in course price

You’ll complete written assignments for each module that you study.

You’ll submit your CIPD assignments online, and they’ll be marked by our assessors and moderated by CIPD.

Please keep in mind that Assessment Briefs will be updated each year as part of the CIPD’s Assessment Change Cycle.

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Description

When you enrol on the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, you'll study seven modules in total: 3 core modules, 3 pathway units, and 1 optional unit:

Core units

  • Organisational performance and culture in practice
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Professional behaviours and valuing people

Pathway units

  • Employment relationship management
  • Talent management and workforce planning
  • Reward for performance and contribution

Optional units

  • Specialist employment law
  • Advances in digital learning and development
  • People management in an international context
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Leadership management development
  • Wellbeing at work

CIPD Assessments

There are no exams for this course! Instead, you'll complete a written assignment for each module.

All assessments are submitted online and are designed to be practical, employer-driven, and based on real-world HR scenarios.

Who is this course for?

The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is ideal for those with some HR experience or a CIPD Level 3 qualification, helping you step into mid-level HR roles such as:

  • HR Advisor
  • People Partner
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Recruitment Partner
  • L&D Business Partner
  • HR & Payroll Manager
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • People & Culture Manager

This CIPD Diploma builds your expertise in HR strategy, employment law, and organisational development, preparing you to make a real impact in your career.

Requirements

While you don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol on the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma, we do recommend you have some HR (or related) experience.

If English is your second language, we recommend that you have achieved one of the following (or an equivalent):

  • IELTS: 6.0 overall score with a minimum of 5.5 in each category
  • TOEFL: 79 overall score with a minimum of 17 in each category
  • Cambridge: Grade C or above

However, this isn't mandatory, and we're happy to review your case on an individual basis.

Career path

Earning your CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is a great way to advance your HR career. This online qualification can help you:

  • Progress to mid-level HR management roles
  • Boost your credibility and stand out to employers
  • Increase your earning potential and open doors to promotions
  • Progress to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma for more senior opportunities

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