CIPD Level 3 Course | Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Increase your earning potential and start a career in HR with a CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Learn 100% online
Support from expert tutors
Get qualified fast (7 – 9 months)
Earn up to £30k
Start date: December 4th
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.
CIPD Level 3 course highlights
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.

Exclusive access to Ava
Ava is our multi-language support chat. Available 24/7 only to Avado learners.
CIPD Level 3 module list and syllabus
Unit 1: Business, culture and change in context
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Unit 2: Principles of analytics
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Unit 3: Core behaviours for people professionals
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Unit 4: Essentials of people practice
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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 as a HR Assistant or HR Administrator.
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, January 2022
CIPD Level 3 module list and syllabus
What is a CIPD qualification?
A CIPD qualification is a globally-recognised indication that you have the HR and L&D skills necessary for a role in the field.
What is the CIPD Level 3 course equivalent to?
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.
What will I need to start the CIPD Level 3 certificate?
CIPD level 3 course is for beginners, so you don’t need any formal qualifications to get started.
You’ll need:
Who are the CIPD?
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.
How long does CIPD L3 Foundation take?
Pricing & Plans
Lite
Flexible, unlimited access to all course materials and tutor sessions
Features:
£120 /mo
£96 /mo
£1200
£912
Professional
Cohort based, structured programme with live tutor sessions
Features:
£195 /mo
£146 /mo
£2150
£1,619
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Why Avado?
Support every step of the way – We believe who you learn with makes all the difference; that’s why we hand-pick our tutors. Our tutors are available via email or phone, whenever you need them, so you’re never short of support.
Inspiring content – We develop engaging content with subject matter experts, so that you learn all the latest in HR.
Study anytime, anywhere – Our online platform is built around you. It’s designed to be mobile-friendly with bite-sized content so you can learn from home with 24 hour access.
Affordable, all-inclusive prices – Payment packages to suit your budget, with no hidden surprises.
How will you learn?
Your HR course will take place on our online platform – the Virtual Learning Campus. The Campus is where you access all your learning materials and is available on your phone, tablet or laptop, so you can study any time, wherever you are.
Features of the campus:
- Bite-sized learning content, including videos and quizzes
- Regular learning checks and practice tests to keep track of your progress
- Live online classes with your tutor and recorded so you can catch up whenever you like
- Learn as a group, share advice and be part of a HR community.
T&C’s apply – click here for more information. * Included in the course price for all new enrolments on or before 30th November 2023. Thereafter, an additional fee will apply.