The CIPD qualification at Intermediate level offers the perfect platform to further develop your HR knowledge after studying a CIPD Foundation level qualification. Alternatively if you’re working in HR, but have no professionally-recognised HR qualifications, you can choose to study CIPD Intermediate level qualifications if you have HR experience and the required education level (A level and above). L3 CIPD HR Qualification completed.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This Level 5 CIPD qualification develops the skills, behaviours and strategic understanding needed to operate confidently as a people professional. It deepens capability in culture, evidence-based practice, professional behaviours and employment relations, preparing you for senior HR or L&D roles across diverse organisational settings.
Three start dates throughout the year in September December and February.
Further information
Ideal for aspiring or early-career HR practitioners who want to strengthen analytical, ethical and people-focused capabilities. Suitable for learners progressing from Level 3 or those seeking a recognised qualification supporting professional growth and operational HR responsibilities.
- Employment relations
- Evidence-based practice
- Organisational performance
- Professional behaviours
- Workforce planning
Progression routes include CIPD Level 7, specialist HR/L&D career pathways or advancement into people-manager roles requiring deeper strategic influence, ethical decision-making and capability building across organisations.
Assessed entirely through assignment-based tasks including written reports, presentations, scenario analysis and portfolio evidence. Each unit requires practical application of people-practice principles aligned with current CIPD frameworks and organisati
£145.00 for CIPD Professional Subscription.
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