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Level 3
CIPD L3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is for Human Resources and Learning & Development students.
This is for those who are aspiring to (or embarking on) a career in HR or L&D, and those who already work in the field but wish to develop their knowledge and skills. The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is a Foundation-level, professional qualification based on the 2021 CIPD Profession Map. It sets the international benchmark for the people profession and provides a strong foundation to give people professionals the confidence and capabilities to guide their decision-making, actions and behaviours.
Induction dates: week commencing 08/09/2025, 23/02/2026, 07/09/2026, 09/11/2026
The course runs either, in person, in college, every Wednesday evening in term time, 5.30-8.30pm or alternatively online ONLY on a Thursday afternoon between 2pm- 5.00pm term time only.
Topics Covered:
The course runs in term time either, in person, in college, every Wednesday evening: 5.30pm-8.30pm or alternatively online ONLY on a Thursday afternoon between 2.00pm-; 5pm.
3CO01 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 behaviour on organisational culture and its ability to manage change effectively.
3CO02 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 utilising a diverse range of analytics and evidence is essential to the rationalisation and enhancement of working practices and situational decision making to create value.
3CO03 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, to promote a sense of wellbeing and inclusivity in the organisation.
3CO04 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, 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.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Unlike a lot of college courses, you don’;t need an academic qualification to enrol. If, like many of our learners, you haven’;t studied for some time, don’;t be put off. You’;ll have all the support you need along the way to successfully gain the qualification.
This course leads to the Associate Diploma in People Management (HR) or Organisational Learning and Development (L&D). Once Level 5 is completed, students can progress to the Advanced Level Post-Graduate Diploma in HR/L&D
Assignment based assessments, including presentations and mock interviews. You will submit eight pieces of work across the duration of the qualification.
Course fee is £2,000.
In addition to your course fee you must be a member of the CIPD for the duration of your qualification/apprenticeship.
The current cost of CIPD student membership is £144 and is renewable on 1st July each year.
Recommended textbooks will be advised during your interview but are not necessary for success.
Contact Admissions: Admissions@chichester.ac.uk or call 01243 786321