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What You Will Study

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
  • Attendance Expectations

    You will attend one online taught session per week via Microsoft Teams.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    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.

    The course provides a series of development modules that address knowledge and skills. Teaching is interactive and mostly online via Microsoft Teams, where group work and class discussion feature prominently.

  • Entry Requirements

    GCSEs at Grade 9-4 in English and Maths.

    OR

    Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.

    Where the applicant does not meet the course entry requirements, entry will be considered based on previous achievements.

  • Fee Information

    These fees relate to 2024/25:

    £1,400

    PLUS student membership fee paid directly to the CIPD. Students must have registered and paid for student membership to start the course. Membership fees are available on the CIPD website.

  • Further Study

    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.