Human Resources professionals deliver front-line assistance to managers and
employees. They will typically be taking ownership for providing advice to
managers on a wide range of HR issues from recruitment through to retirement,
using company policy and current law.
The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the entry level
qualification for a career in Human Resources. Learners will be introduced to a
wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise in people practice. This course
is suited to learners who:
This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education and
combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.
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CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice Level 3
Level 3 - Advanced
CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice Level 3
This qualification provides a strong foundation to give people professionals
the confidence and capabilities to guide their decision-making, actions and
behaviours. This course is based at Matthew Boulton College, delivering the in classroom
on Thursday evenings. Study Method – Online and On Campus
We have partnered with Mindful
Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus
model.
Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which
are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer –
meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for
around 45-60 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to
bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and
interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and
learners should expect to spend around 3-4 hours studying independently online
each week.
On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college
tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your
tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on
hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with
classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional
support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Matthew Boulton College
08-09-2025
Free*
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 30 Weeks
Learners will be expected to hold 5 GCSEs at grade 5 (C) or higher. Prior experience may also be considered. Learners should also have achieved qualifications in English and mathematics at GCSE or equivalent.
Assignments are set by CIPD for each unit and learners will be required to pass all four units to achieve the qualification.
Successful achievement of the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice will allow progression to study higher CIPD Associate Level 5 qualifications.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to undertake a range of roles in HR, including Recruiter, HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Generalist, HR Coordinator and Training Coordinator.
Successful completion of the CIPD L3 Certificate gives you Foundation Membership of the CIPD. CIPD membership gives you a badge of professionalism that is internationally recognised, showcasing your knowledge and impact within the people profession.
Learners are required to successfully complete all four mandatory core units:
- Business, culture and change in context
- Principles of analytics
- Core behaviours for people professionals
- Essentials of people practice