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CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Study Method Online
Provider Avado
Recognition CIPD
Start Date Enrol anytime
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Course overview

Whether you’d like a refresher, you’re looking to expand your knowledge, or you’re starting a career in the people profession, the Foundation Certificate in People Practice will help you progress. You’ll gain the capabilities you need to attract new talent and maintain your organisation’s ability to do right by your people, or kick-start your brand-new career. This Certificate, as with all CIPD’s updated qualifications, is based on the CIPD Profession Map, launched in November 2018. It defines the knowledge, behaviours and inherent values underpinning today’s people’s profession.

Who's It For?

This course is aimed at those new to HR or currently working in an HR support role

Job outcomes

  • HR Administrator
  • HR Assistant

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Recognitions

CIPD

Accredited/ Certified by CIPD

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

  • Typically 8 months

Delivery

No one likes having to pay a surprise bill. That’s why we include everything we can in the cost of your course:

  • 24-hour access to your online campus
  • Regular online live classes with your tutor and classmates
  • A dedicated tutor and community team to support you throughout the course

The only additional cost is your CIPD membership, which you pay directly to the CIPD.

Entry requirements

This is a course for beginners, so you don’t need any formal qualifications to get started.

You’ll need:

  • You must have other CIPD qualifications to at least Level 2
  • You must be over the age of 18 or have a third-party payee for any financial agreement
  • You must have a solid grasp of the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent if English is not your first language)
  • You must have access to a computer or other internet-enabled device and a reliable internet connection, plus basic computer skills
  • To receive the Diploma qualification, you need to be registered with the CIPD
  • Experience working in an HR role is beneficial, as well as a desire to work in an HR officer role

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Course features

  • We are one of the CIPD’s approved providers of online learning: With CIPD’s expertise in HR and L&D, we’re equipped to help you achieve your qualification.
  • Award-winning learning: A course should be more than a textbook – learn from videos, infographics, interactive quizzes, and more all developed with experts straight from CIPD.
  • Great teaching. Guaranteed: We believe who you learn with makes all the difference; that’s why we hand-pick the best tutors who are available to support you whenever you need them.
  • Study anytime, anywhere: Fit studying into your busy day with bite-sized activities built for mobile. And structured milestones to help you learn at your own pace while remaining on track.

Assessment

Each unit typically takes about 6 to 8 weeks to complete with an assessment at the end of each unit. Your assessment is graded by Avado assessors and they’ll also provide you with personalised feedback on each. You’ll achieve the qualification by passing all unit assessments. You’ll then be able to get your associate membership, a cost you pay directly to the CIPD.

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a CIPD Certificate in People Practice.

Subjects

Core Units
Unit 1Business, culture and change in context

You’ll learn about…

  • The external influences that impact businesses, including goal setting.
  • How to define workplace culture and how people’s behaviour shapes it.
  • How organisations are whole systems and how your actions affect others.
  • How people learn, adapt and develop in different ways.
  • How people professionals impact people, and how best to manage change.
Unit 2Principles of analytics

You’ll learn about…

  • How evidence-based practice informs outcomes.
  • How to use data to inform decision-making and interpret financial information.
  • The concept of creating value for both customers and stakeholders.
  • The role of analytics and other technology in enhancing working practices.
Unit 3Core behaviours for people professionals

You’ll learn about…

  • Developing insight into different approaches using ethical principles.
  • Ethical values and how to contextualise them within your work.
  • How to rectify issues and contribute opinions in a respectful and inclusive manner.
  • Ways to recognise and accept your own mistakes and show empathy to others.
  • Reflecting to consolidate and improve your knowledge, skills and experience.
Unit 4Essentials of people practice

You’ll learn about…

  • Effective recruitment of individuals through the assessment of employee lifecycles.
  • Different recruitment methods that support your application of skills.
  • Ways of preparing material for job roles and how to attract candidates.
  • How to shortlist candidates, hold interviews and the associated follow-up actions.
  • Diversity and inclusion in recruitment, employee relationships, and performance.

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Payment options

Explore flexible cost and payment plan options to fit your budget. Choose from interest free monthly instalments or a one off payment. Many employers offer funding or sponsorship for professional development, Avado’s team can support you through the process to make enrolment simple and affordable

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About Avado

Avado is a training provider for professionals in the HR space who want more than just a qualification. With a legacy of transforming over 200,000 careers globally, Avado partners directly with industry leaders like the CIPD to deliver learning experiences that don’t just teach, but actually change the way people work. Their mission? To help you thrive and be ahead of what’s new – not just keeping up with what was the best practice yesterday. Their flexible, accessible programmes allow anyone, anywhere to become professionally qualified and further their career.

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