Overview of course
Are you new to HR? Do you want to get ahead and make your mark in the people profession?
The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the perfect qualification for those embarking on a career in Human Recourses or those already in a support role wishing to take the next step on their career path.
West Suffolk College is offering this qualification via means of bi-monthly online taught lessons covering the Units within the qualification and tutor support.
The qualification is made up of Four Units and they are as follows:
Business, culture and change in context
This unit considers the impact of external influences and how the digital and commercial environment shapes businesses and the culture within which they operate. It considers the importance of people's behaviour on organisational culture and its ability to manage change effectively.
Principles of analytics
This unit looks at how people professionals make both straightforward and complex choices as they carry out their roles. It focuses on how applying a diverse range of analytics and evidence is essential to the rationalisation and enhancement of working practices, and situational decision making to create value.
Core behaviours for people professionals
This unit introduces the core behaviours for people professionals, focusing on ethical practice to create value. It considers how certain ways of thinking and acting should be universally consistent, even in new and challenging situations. So, to promote a sense of well-being and inclusivity in the organisation.
Essentials of people practice
This unit introduces the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation and law. It further explores a diverse array of specialist subjects, such as recruitment, talent management, reward and learning and development. All are essential to a career in people practice. Importantly, this unit enables practitioners to apply their knowledge and skills, building their confidence and ability to practise progressively.
Qualifications
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.
Further course detail
Our tutor has over 30 years of HR Director level experience within multi-site organisations with varied workforces including the retail and ecommerce sectors together with CIPD and Law degree
Learners will receive:
- Bi-Monthly online interactive tutor led sessions (2 per unit)
- Self study learning materials for each unit to study at your own pace
- Ongoing tutorial support via a dedicated inbox, phone and online meetings
- Assessment will be via written assignments for each unit
Start dates throughout the year.
Taught session dates for our next cohort are:
Business, Culture and change in context
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Essentials of people practice
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Core behaviours for people professionals
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Principles of analytics
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Will I have to provide anything?
Students will need to be a member of CIPD for the duration of the course.
Follow this link for further information including membership fees CIPD Student Membership | CIPD
When you complete the Foundation Certificate in People Practice, you'll become a CIPD Foundation Member, and you can use the designation Foundation CIPD
I'm interested. What should I do now?
For further details please contact us on 01284 716246 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
To book, please complete the booking form below and please state the date and venue of the training you wish to attend:
Days & times
Starting 08/05/2024
Wednesday 09:30 - 16:00