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Course overview
The CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the perfect entry point to the sought-after HR and L&D profession, teaching you everything you need to know to successfully launch your career. You’ll study key topics such as the employee lifecycle, recruitment, talent development, and reward – as well as how the people profession fits into the wider organisation.
Successfully completing this CIPD course leads to CIPD Foundation Membership, opening up your path to develop your career and continue studying at Associate Level.
Who's It For?
The Foundation Certificate is right for you if you’re new to the people profession and are aiming for an entry-level HR or L&D role. That could include positions like:
- People & Culture Assistant
- HR Assistant
- L&D/Training Assistant
- HR Administrator
If you already have some experience and are looking for a more advanced role, take a look at the Associate Diploma in either People Management or Organisational L&D.
Job outcomes
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People & Culture Assistant
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HR Assistant
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L&D/Training Assistant
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HR Administrator
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
It takes most students, on average, 7-9 months to complete.
Delivery
Choose from 100% online self-paced study or blended learning which includes online workshops led by expert tutors.
Entry requirements
As the CIPD Foundation course is designed for newcomers to the people profession, you don’t need any previous HR or L&D experience to get started, and there are no formal entry requirements.
As long as you’re 18+ and have good literacy and numeracy skills, you’re good to go.
Course features
- Interest-free affordable payment plans with low deposits to help you get CIPD qualified without breaking the bank.
- 100% online or blended learning programmes so you can choose the learning style that suits you.
- No exams, removing the stress of revision or planning it around a busy schedule.
- Free access to the DPG Career Hub, providing access to thousands of resources to help you impress employers, master essential skills, and ace your career goals.
- Handpicked expert tutors carefully selected based on their subject knowledge, recent industry experience, and ability to inspire you to achieve your goals.
- Immediate starts, so there’s no waiting around, you can start building your future today!
Professional recognition
You will achieve a globally recognised accreditation from CIPD.
Assessment
You’ll complete written assignments for each unit on your CIPD Level 3 course. For your final unit of study, you’ll also be asked to conduct a recruitment interview, which must be recorded for submission and assessment.
All of your assignments are submitted online, marked by our expert tutors and moderated by CIPD.
Subjects
This qualification will introduce you to a wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise in both HR and L&D.
It consists of 4 core units aligned to the Foundation Level of CIPD Profession Map, so you can be sure that everything you learn will be useful, relevant, and respected at work:
About DPG
Own your next career move! Save up to 25% on CIPD courses - offer ends 31st March!DPG has been providing training in Human Resources and Learning & Development for over 30 years.As a fully approved CIPD provider, with more than 30,000 successful students, we’re committed to helping you build the future you deserve.Our core purpose forms part of the DPG Difference – which you’ll see in every interaction you have with us before, during and after your programme.Learning with DPG is easy, and with a choice of 100% online or blended learning programmes you can pick a learning style that suits you or your team. Our tutors are experienced professionals with current industry knowledge. This gives you access to highly skilled people and a glimpse of what a better future could look like for you or your company.So why wait? Upgrade your career and transform your department with a professional qualification from DPG.
