CIPD Certificate in Human Resource Practice

This course is aimed at:

• Those who are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in HR
• Those who are working in the field of HR in a support role and wish to develop their knowledge and skills
• Those who have the responsibility for HR activities and decisions within an organisation that does not have a specialist HR function

• Interpersonal & interviewing skills
• Instructional techniques
• Employment legislation
• Performance management
• Training & development

For some people this will be an introduction to personnel. For others (eg line managers or those operating in personnel) the course seeks to build on existing knowledge and skills development.

The Certificate in Human Resource Practice has been designed to enable students who come from a variety of backgrounds, including line managers, secretarial/personnel assistants, clerical staff, and similar to acquire a wide range of relevant practical personnel skills with which to become more efficient in their jobs.

The emphasis throughout the course is on active participation by the student and on practical project work which allows students to see how their skills are developing, not only in centre exercises, but also in their place of work. Students are expected to self-direct their time on the course.

Completion of the Certificate in Human Resource Practice provides the knowledge required for assessment for the new Associate professional level of CIPD membership. If students are able to demonstrate their certificate knowledge in the workplace through membership assessment (assessing workplace activities and behaviours), they will be awarded the new Associate professional level of membership with designatory letters.

There are no formal entry requirements, however prospective students should be aware that the course requires some report writing and Microsoft Word skills, as well as a good standard of written and spoken English.
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