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CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma in HR Practice

Study Method Online
Provider Avado
Recognition CIPD
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Course overview

CIPD qualifications are internationally recognised and offer you an accredited route into the Human Resources industry. With AVADO in partnership with CIPD Enterprises you can gain your professional CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma online, allowing you to study whenever and wherever you want, and fit study in around your other commitments.

Whether you’re starting out in your HR career or already working within the HR sector, the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma in HR will provide you with a strong introduction into the knowledge and capabilities needed by today’s HR professionals and support your career development in HR.

On successful completion of the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma online course you will gain Associate Membership of the CIPD, allowing you to use the designation Assoc CIPD after your name to showcase your credentials.

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

  • 12 months

Delivery

All our HR courses are delivered through our award-winning Virtual Learning Campus (VLC). The VLC is an online learning platform that houses all your learning materials in one easy-to-access place. The VLC is designed for use on all internet-enabled devices, so you can study on your mobile or tablet any time, wherever you are.

Your VLC features:

  • Inspiring bite-size learning content, including videos and quizzes
  • Regular live online classes with your tutor, tailored to your group’s needs and recorded so you can catch up whenever you like
  • Learn as a group, with structured milestones to keep you on track
  • Regular learning checks and practice tests so you know how you are progressing
  • Proactive tutor support – monitoring your progress and reaching out if you need support

Our approach to online learning and student engagement has been recognised by the Learning Technologies industry awards, with Silver for Best Online Distance Learning Programme 2016.

Entry requirements

A qualification to at least Level 2 (for example GCSE or international equivalent) is essential and experience working in an HR role is beneficial.

In addition, the following entry requirements apply:

  • 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 5.5 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

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Pathways

  • CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in HR Management
  • CIPD Level 5 Intermediate qualifications in L&D

Course features

  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • CIPD Level 3 Diploma Certification – comparable to studying at A-Level
  • Eight units with eight tutor-marked assignments. There are different types of assessment tailored to the content of the unit
  • 24-hour access to your online campus, accessible on mobile and tablet
  • Regular online live classes with your tutor and classmates
  • Dedicated tutor and community team to support you throughout the course
  • Social and collaborative learning, including forums and group work
  • Online assessments, marking and personalised feedback from professional tutors
  • Access to AVADO’s premium Career Development Hub

Subjects

Core Units
Understanding organisations and the role of HR
  • Understand the purpose of an organisation and its operating environment.
  • Understand the structure, culture and functions of an organisation.
  • Understand how HR/L&D activities support an organisation.
Developing yourself as an effective HR practitioner
  • Understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an effective HR or L&D practitioner.
  • Know how to deliver timely and effective HR services to meet users’ needs.
  • Be able to reflect on your own practice and development needs and maintain a plan for personal development.
Resourcing talent
  • Be able to explain the factors that affect an organisation’s talent planning, recruitment and selection policy.
  • Be able to identify appropriate recruitment and selection methods.
  • Be able to contribute to the recruitment and selection interviewing process for a job role.
  • Understand the importance of effective induction.
Recording, analysing and using Human Resources information
  • Understand what data needs to be collected to support HR practices.
  • Know how HR data should be recorded and stored.
  • Be able to analyse HR information and present findings to inform decision-making.
Supporting good practice in performance and reward management
  • Be able to explain the link between organisational success, performance management and motivation.
  • Be able to explain the relationship between performance management and reward.
  • Be able to contribute to effective performance and reward management in the workplace.
  • Be able to conduct and reflect upon a performance review.
Supporting good practice in Managing Employment Relations
  • Understand the impact of employment law at the start of the employment relationship.
  • Understand the main individual rights that the employee has during the employment relationship.
  • Understand the issues to address at the termination of the employment relationship.
Delivering Learning and Development Activities
  • Learn how to prepare a learning and development activity for delivery.
  • Understand how to create a positive learning environment
  • You will use a range of techniques, methods and resources to deliver an inclusive learning & development activity for a group of learners, which meets identified objectives.
Supporting Change within Organisations
  • Understand why organisations need to change and how change affects organisations.
  • Understand the key factors involved in the change process and different approaches to managing change.
  • Understand the impact of change on employees and the role of HR.
And more!

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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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