The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is ideal if you are looking to gain a comprehensive blend of practical (HR, L&D and OD) skills in people practice.

On successful completion of your CIPD Level 3 qualification you will be equipped with practical and theoretical skills across the core functions of people practice.

These courses dont assume any prior knowledge but will teach you valuable skills and will give you a practical overview of the range of responsibilities involved in a generalist human resource, learning and development or organisational development administrator or assistant level role.

Career Options

Business culture and change in context

This module focuses on helping you understand the impact of external influences, while exploring how the digital and commercial environment shapes businesses and the culture within which they operate.

Principles of analytics

Through this module, you will learn how people professionals are required to make straightforward and complex choices as part of their jobs. It focuses on how utilising a broad range of analytics and evidence are essential in delivering good working practices and pragmatic decisions to create value.

Core behaviours for people professionals

Through this module you will be introduced to the core behaviours for people professionals, with a focus on the importance of ethical practice in an effort to create value. The module examines how certain ways of thinking and behaviours should be universally consistent, to promote a sense of wellbeing and inclusivity at work.

Essentials of People Practice

In the final module of this qualification, you will learn how to apply the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation and law. You will also explore a range of specialist subjects including recruitment, talent management, reward and learning & development, which are all essential for a successful career in people practice.