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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management (HR)

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Duration
12 months · Self-paced
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18 months
Qualification
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
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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.

Why study with ICS Learn?

  • Learn with the UK's most trusted CIPD provider†
  • Study 100% online, either Live Online or On Demand
  • Benefit from unlimited tutor support, online or by phone
  • Enjoy exclusive access to Career Hub, with thousands of valuable career resources
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Gain the skills you need for the career you want – it's your future, your way.

Qualification

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

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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 most modules (usually around 3000+ words)

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?

TheCIPD 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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Provider

ICS Learn

ICS Learn is the world's most experienced distance learning provider. With 130+ years of experience and over 21,000 current students in 100+ countries, we specialise in delivering globally accredited online qualifications that drive careers forward, including: 

  • CIPD HR and L&D courses 
  • AAT Accountancy & Bookkeeping courses 
  • CMI Management courses 
  • PRINCE2 Project Management courses 
  • ILM Leadership courses 
  • CIPS Procurement courses 
  • BCS Information Technology courses

When you study online with us, you'll learn at your own pace with expert-led tutor support, 24/7 course access, and interest-free* payment options – gaining the skills you need for the career you want, all on your terms.

Plus, once you enrol, you'll gain exclusive access to our all-in-one Career Hub, packed with thousands of career resources to help you achieve your goals faster! 

Whether you’re a career starter, a career changer, or taking your expertise to the next level, we make reaching your career goals simple, flexible and affordable – it's your future, your way. 

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

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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