Human Resources - CIPD Foundation Certificate People Practice

This course will allow you to gain a firm foundation in all aspects of Human Resource Practice and will help you to develop practical, relevant skills, and give you the confidence to be more effective at work. This qualification is particularly suitable for adult learners who are undertaking human resources management or personnel functions, and also for line managers who wish to develop their people skills.

The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice covers the following topics:

• Business, culture and change in context

• Principles of analytics

• Core behaviours for people professionals

• Essentials of people practice

The course is continuously assessed; there is no end examination. Successful completion of all assignment and class-based work will result in achieving the Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.

English and Maths at Level 2 (Level 2 FS or GCSE Grade C or above / 4 or above).

Where the applicant does not meet the course entry requirements - Level 2 or GCSE qualification at grade C/4 or above in maths and/or English, entry will be considered based on previous achievements.

This qualification prepares you for the CIPD Level 5 and 7 courses. However, progression is not automatic as it depends upon the policy of the higher education establishment you wish to attend.

This qualification provides a starting point towards professional status and will enhance your career prospects whether you are already working in personnel or looking to move into this area.

The course will allow you to progress onto the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management at Wakefield College or other providers.