CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice Level 3

This course combines flexible online learning with regular on-campus classes, allowing you to study at a time and place that suits you while receiving ongoing support from experienced tutors.

Study method – Online and On Campus

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model.

Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further.

Learners should expect to spend around 3-4 hours studying independently online each week.

On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.

Classes on campus run on Thursday evenings.

Assessment is completed through a series of CIPD assignments. You’ll need to successfully complete all four mandatory units to achieve the qualification.

On successful completion, you’ll be able to progress to the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.

This qualification also prepares you for a range of HR careers, including HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, HR Officer, HR Advisor, Recruiter and Training Coordinator. Successful completion also provides Foundation Membership of the CIPD, giving you an internationally recognised professional status.

You’ll explore the core principles of people practice, developing the professional behaviours, knowledge and confidence needed to support organisations and their employees. Key areas of study include business, culture and organisational change, people analytics, professional behaviours and the essentials of people practice.

As part of the Online and On Campus delivery model, you’ll study engaging online lessons, videos and interactive case studies before attending regular classroom sessions where your tutor will reinforce your learning and support your progress. You should expect to spend around 3–4 hours per week studying independently online.