CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Management

Summary

This new nationally recognised professional qualification is suitable both for existing human resource practitioners and those seeking to move into human resources with some line management or related experience. The course is designed to enable you to acquire a wide range of relevant practical human resource skills as well as benefit your academic membership journey with the CIPD.

Entry Requirements

Ideally those actively (or very recently) working within the HR functions and who seek to secure a formal CIPD qualification. Access to HR information is essential in order to research and apply the various coursework tasks. You will be interviewed by the Programme Manager who will confirm your eligibility.

What will I be doing on the course?

Six Business Units related to HR Practices including:

• Developing Yourself as an Effective Human Resources Practitioner
• Understanding Organisations and the Role of Human Resources
• Recording, Analysing and Using Human Resources Information
• Resourcing Talent
• Supporting Good Practice in Performance and Reward Management
• Delivering Learning and Development Activities
  

How will I be assessed?

Progress in all areas is assessed by 6 written assignments which will incorporate 2 Skills Assignments through role play and practical observation. Work is graded on a Pass, Refer or Fail basis.

What will I need?

Students are required to purchase the recommended CIPD text book and join as Student Members of the CIPD (details covered during induction).

What can I do next?

Progress to our new Level 5 (undergraduate) CIPD Programme & continue to build your career towards successful HR Management.

Additional Activities

• Visits to CIPD exhibitions
• Attendance at Employment Tribunal
• Attendance to Guest Speaker Seminars