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Provider ICS Learn
Recognition CIPD
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Course overview

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The CIPD Level 3 Certificate is a shorter qualification, covering only essential units from the CIPD Level 5 Diploma. The Level 3 Certificate is ideal for those with limited HR or L&D experience, and it’s a perfect fit if you’re looking to launch or progress your career in an entry-level role.

ICS Learn’s CIPD pass rate is 93%.

Who's It For?

The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is for those who are:

  • Aspiring to start a career in HR or L&D and want to develop the knowledge and skills to become a successful people professional.
  • With limited industry experience and who want to formalise their knowledge of fundamental HR or L&D skills.
  • Hoping to progress to the CIPD Level 5 Diploma.

Job outcomes

  • HR Assistant
  • HR Administrator
  • HR Co-ordinator

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Recognitions

CIPD

Accredited/ Certified by CIPD

Study method

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    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
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

  • Average completion time: 7 – 9 months
  • Support period: 12 months

Delivery

At ICS Learn, we offer three tailored learning experiences, designed around how you learn best –

  • Essential Support: ideal if you prefer independent online study

  • Enhanced Support: perfect if you enjoy structured guidance

  • Elite Support: great if you’d like a more personalised experience 

Entry requirements

  • You don’t need any prior experience or qualifications to enrol on the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

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Pathways

  • Modules apply directly to the CIPD Profession Map
  • All elective modules are available on both the HR and L&D pathways, however, we recommend qualifications based on the pathway you choose

Course features

  • Choose to study 100% online with three tailored study pathways to choose from – Essential, Enhanced and Elite

  • Tailored tutor support

  • Interactive online learning designed by CIPD experts

  • 24/7 access to ‘mystudyspace’, your all-in-one virtual learning platform

  • CIPD student forums to network with other HR professionals

  • A CIPD pass rate of 93% (*93% pass rate based on 9,266 assignments achieving a pass in 2023.)

Assessment

There is no exam for this course.

You’ll complete a written assignment for each module you study as well as conduct a recorded recruitment interview for your final study module.

These assessments will be submitted online. They will also be employer-driven and aimed at real-world scenarios that you may encounter in your future career.

Subjects

Core Modules
Essentials of People Practice
Core Behaviours for People Professionals
Business, Culture and Change in Context
Principles of Analytics

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Payment options

Your CIPD study support is designed around how you learn best – with three tailored study pathways to choose from:

Essential: £1,299 £1,169

Enhanced: £1,749 £1,399

Elite: £1,999 £1,699

  • Interest-free, flexible payment plans are available

  • No government funding available for this course

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About ICS Learn

As the world’s most experienced flexible learning provider, we specialise in professional online qualifications for where you're headed next.

Whether you're looking to break into a new field, advance in your current role, or gain a promotion, our self-paced, 100% online courses make it simple to study at your own pace, on your own terms. Suited for those across virtually any industry, our wide range of globally recognised qualifications includes:
  • CIPD HR and L&D courses
  • AAT Accountancy & Bookkeeping courses
  • ICB & Sage Payroll courses
  • CMI Management & Leadership courses
  • PRINCE2 Project Management courses
  • CIPS Procurement courses
  • BCS Information Technology courses
With anytime enrolment, 24/7 online course access, and expert academic support, we make it easy to fit learning around your life – and not the other way around. That’s why every year we help thousands of busy professionals just like you gain the skills they need for a career they’ll love. Progress with purpose. Enrol today!

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