CIPD: Foundation Certificate or Diploma in Human Resource Practice (Level 3): Part 1

A career in human resources has a high potential to take you places. These courses are a great way to develop your skills and career prospects. They are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD), the largest human resources and development professional body in Europe.

This course will enable you to broaden and deepen your knowledge and skills while providing an ideal opportunity for supporting continuing professional development. This qualification is perfect if you want to acquire a wide range of relevant skills in HR and development. You will learn the fundamentals of HR practice and build a firm foundation on which to base a successful career in human resources.

The CIPD: Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Human Resource Practice (Level 3) courses are offered in 2 parts to ensure accessibility for self-financing students. It is offered as follows:

Certificate or Diploma (Part 1) – Core Units + 1 Option (16 credits)

Certificate (Part 2) – Optional Units (16 credits) OR

Diploma (Part 2) – Additional Units (21 credits)

NB: Part 1 must be completed before Part 2

Study Option: Blended Learning (combination of distance learning in partnership with ICS Educate with certain taught components)

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

To achieve Part 1 of the CIPD Certificate in Human Resource Practice, you need a total of 16 credits from the following units:

Core Units (10 credits):

• Developing Yourself as an Effective HR Practitioner (4 credits)
• Understanding Organisations and the Role of HR (4 credits)
• Recording, Analysing and Using HR Information (2 credits)
• Optional Unit (6 of 18 credits):
• Resourcing Talent* (6 credits)
• NB * Mandatory attendance at a two-day workshop is required for this unit.
• The remaining credits required for the Certificate or Diploma will be covered in Part 2 of the course.

How will I be assessed? Assessment will take the form of:

• Personal Development Plans
• Portfolios
• Case Studies
• Skills assignments with written tasks

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no prerequisites for this foundation Human Resource course at Level 3 (QCF), however you must be proficient in the English language and knowledge of or experience in human resource support or management would be beneficial.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You must have access to email and the Internet to complete this course.