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CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice (Level 3)
Strengthen your knowledge of HR and L&D and develop the practices and skills you'll need as a people professional.
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CIPD Level 3 course highlights
Typically 8 months completion time
Learn at your own pace
Learn 100% online
12-month support period
Aimed at those new to HR or currently working in an HR support role
Dedicated subject matter expert tutors
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What is the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice?
Whether you'd like a refresher, you're looking to expand your knowledge, or you're starting a career in the people profession, the Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice will help you progress. You'll gain the capabilities you need to attract new talent and maintain your organisation's ability to do right by your people, or kick start your brand-new career.
| Unit 1: Business, culture and change in context
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7 weeks
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| Unit 2: Principles of analytics
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6 weeks
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| Unit 3: Core behaviours of people professionals
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6 weeks
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| Unit 4: Essentials of people practice
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15 weeks
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Your Certificate
Whether you’d like a refresher, you’re looking to expand your knowledge, or you’re starting a career in the people profession, the Foundation Certificate in People Practice will help you progress.
You’ll gain the capabilities you need to attract new talent and maintain your organisation’s ability to do right by your people, or kick start your brand-new career.
This Certificate, as with all CIPD’s updated qualifications, is based on the CIPD Profession Map, launched in November 2018. It defines the knowledge, behaviours and inherent values underpinning today’s people profession.
Expected completion: Approximately 8 months
Leads to: Associate Membership
Potential job: HR administrator or assistant
Average Salary: £25,000*
*Average UK salary data from Totaljobs Salary Checker, March 2022
Assessments
You will gain your qualification through continuous assessment, by completing a piece of work at the end of each unit. Your tutor will grade your assignment and will give you personalised feedback. There are different types of assessment tailored to the content of the unit.
Course requirements
- You must be over the age of 18 or have a third-party payee for any financial agreement
- You must have a solid grasp of the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent if English is not your first language)
- You must have access to a computer or other internet enabled device and a reliable internet connection, plus basic computer skills
- To receive the Certificate qualification, you need to be registered with the CIPD
- Experience working in an HR role is beneficial, as well as a desire to work in an HR officer role
Learn. Practice. Grow.
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of graduates were promoted within 3 months of gaining their qualification
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higher starting salaries than candidates without CIPD qualifications
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of employers are looking for more skilled candidates for HR roles
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CIPD Level 3 course funding
Flexible learning deserves flexible payments
You have plenty of options when it comes to paying for your course. You can pay in full or spread the cost for free with up to 5 interest-free monthly payments
No hidden costs
The only additional cost is your CIPD membership, which you pay directly to the CIPD.
What's included in your CIPD Level 3 online and distance learning course?
When you learn with Avado, you get access to our virtual learning campus, which comes with lots of benefits. It's no different when you're working on your CIPD Level 3 courses online with us. You'll get:
24-hour access to the online campus
So you can complete your coursework when it suits your schedule.
Online, live classes
Regular online live classes with your tutor and classmates.
Flexibility
So you can focus on being productive while still developing yourself from home.
Dedicated, expert tutors
Subject matter-expert tutors and a community for support through the course.
CIPD Certificate career options
The skills you'll learn on this course will get you ready to take on Human Resources roles with more responsibility.
You'll also be eligible for Foundation Membership of the CIPD.
Whether you're already in a junior HR role or new to the field, with this qualification you will be eligible for HR roles such as:
Once you have your Level 3 Foundation qualification you can progress further with the CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management or the CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development.
*Average UK salary data from Totaljobs Salary Checker, March 2022
CIPD Level 3 qualification
The CIPD Level 3 Certificate is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in either HR or learning and development.
CIPD Level 3 for HR and L&D
When you work towards the Level 3 qualification, you’ll learn the essential skills to be eligible for an entry-level position like an HR Assistant or Administrator.
Topics include:
- Business, culture and change in context
- Principles of analytics
- Core behaviours for people professionals
- Essentials of people practice
Frequently asked CIPD questions
A CIPD qualification is a globally-recognised indication that you have HR and L&D skills necessary for a role in the field.
A CIPD Level 3 qualification is the lowest level CIPD qualification you can get, and it's foundational for any other CIPD qualification. In terms of difficulty, it is about the same as A Levels.
This is a course for beginners, so you don’t need any formal qualifications to get started.
You’ll need:
- To be over the age of 18 or have a third-party payee for any financial agreement
- A solid grasp of the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent if English is not your first language)
- Access to a computer or other internet enabled device and a reliable internet connection, plus basic computer skills
- CIPD registration to receive your Diploma qualification
- Experience working in an HR role is beneficial, as well as a desire to work in an HR officer role
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body for HR and people development, with a worldwide community of around 140,000 members.
You can be confident you’re getting the best HR qualification available: CIPD qualifications are internationally respected by employers, and are designed by industry leading experts to include all the latest thinking and ideas.
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