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Summary

The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is a Foundation-level, professional qualification with CIPD, the awarding body. This has been developed in collaboration with a wide range of experts working at the heart of the profession. It sets the international standard for the people profession and provides a strong foundation to give people professionals the confidence and capabilities to guide their decision-making, actions and behaviours.

The primary purpose of this qualification is to develop candidate's knowledge and skills to build their expertise, inspiring them to undertake tactical tasks that deliver value. This qualification is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in HR or individuals wishing to develop their career within HR. Candidate’s will build their confidence and knowledge aimed at being able to contribute to immediate colleagues, customers and the organisation; supporting change and driving impact, to create immediate and short-term value. They will gather information to use in their role and use this to understand their work, organisation and profession more deeply.

How will I learn?

You will learn through a combination of taught sessions, activities based on case studies and via private study. Assessment is through written assignments, group and individual presentations and providing written answers to questions. Classes will be delivered through a blended approach with a mixture of classroom at Filton and live classroom sessions at college and on Microsoft Teams.

You will study towards the following units as part of the level 3 Foundation Certificate:

3CO01 Business, Culture, and Change in Context
3CO02 Principles of Analytics 
3CO03 Core Behaviours for People and Professionals
3CO04 Essentials for People Practice

This course is based at our Filton campus which is located in South Gloucestershire which is easily accessible from the city of Bristol, by train (Bristol Parkway / Bristol Abbey Wood) and bus.

Entry Requirements

This qualification is designed for learners aged 18+ who want to learn about people practice. You will need to have a good level of Maths and English. Although there are no formal entry requirements, it is expected that candidates conduct their own diagnostics to ensure that this qualification is appropriate. 

You are required to join the CIPD as a student member at the beginning of the course and remain in membership throughout the course. CIPD Membership fees are paid directly to the CIPD and are not included within the course subscription fees, for more information please visit www.cipd.co.uk/membership/grades/student.  

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Additional Information

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
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COURSE FEES
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