CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice

The CIPD Foundation Certificate is ideal for anyone embarking on a career in people practice, or for those already in a support role and looking to take the next step on the ladder.

Course Information

  • Course Type Adult - Professional
  • Subject Area Leadership, Management and Human Resources
  • Qualification CIPD Certificate
  • Study Mode: Part Time
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Future Skills Centre
  • Course Length 40 weeks
  • Start Date See below
  • End Date See below
  • Day See below
  • Times 09.30-16.30
  • Fee £1895.00
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Overview

Build a strong foundation for your career in HR and Learning and Development. This course equips you with essential tools and techniques to tackle real-world challenges, drive organisational change, and advance your professional growth with confidence.

Dates for this course are as follows:

DAY START END TIMES LOCATION INDUCTION
Tues 25-Feb-25 27-Jan-26 09:30-16:30 Future Skills Centre Thurs 13-Feb-25
Tues 06-May-25 19-May-26 09:30-16:30 Future Skills Centre Thurs 01-May-25

What will you study?

By studying four core units in Business Culture, Core Behaviours, Analytics and the Essentials of People Practice, you’ll develop the expertise to support change and make an impact in your organisation. You’ll focus on real-life scenarios, acquiring core behaviours derived from the CIPD’s new Profession Map, which is based on the cumulative insights of thousands of experts. CIPD qualifications set the international standard for people professionals. You’ll gain the confidence to drive your career forward – and with CIPD membership, the recognition needed to connect to the role you’ve always dreamed of.

CIPD membership – CIPD membership gives you a badge of professionalism that’s internationally recognised. It showcases your knowledge and impact within the people profession. Once you’re registered for a qualification, you’ll join the CIPD as a Student Member; the first step in your CIPD membership journey. You’ll gain access to extensive resources like CIPD expert research, journals, factsheets, helplines and online communities, helping you to build your network.

When you complete your qualification, you’ll be awarded CIPD Foundation Membership, and the designation ‘Foundation CIPD’ after your name. This starts to build your credibility in the people profession, shows you’re serious about your development and that you have a strong base of knowledge to build on.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English skills, both written and spoken, with a minimum proficiency of Level 1.

Facilities

You will study at our Future Skills Centre, which opened in 2021 near Exeter Airport. The centre has free on site parking as well as an on site cafe and a designated study room for adult learners.

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