Course overview
The Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice is ideal if you are looking to gain a wide range of practical skills in human resources. These qualifications are equivalent to A-level and will provide you with a recognised CIPD qualification as well as the knowledge needed to gain CIPD Associate membership.
Campus locations
- Burfoot Court Room, Guys Hospital, London Bridge, London SE1 9RT
- Franklin-Wilkins Building, Stamford Street, London, SE1 8WA
- Kings College London, Strand Campus, London WC2R 2LS
- Weston House, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH
- UCL Institute of Child Health, 30 Guildford Street, London WC1N 1EH
- University of Westminster, Regent Street Campus, 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW
- Birkbeck University, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7HX
- University College Hospital, Euston, London NW1 2BU
- University of East London, Duncan House, High Street, London E15 2JB
- Olympic Village, Stratford, London E15 4PH
Job outcomes
- HR Assistant
- HR Administrator
Study method
- Blended
- Online
- In-class

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Duration study load
- 6-8 months
Course features
- Highly flexible study options
- Supportive and experienced tutors and office team
- The CIPD textbook for the qualification
- 24-hour-a-day access to online resources developed by your tutors
- Ability to grow your professional network as you move through the qualification
Assessment
There is a written assessment at the end of each module which will be marked by your tutor. Some modules also have practical assessments to develop core HR skills including interviewing, appraisals, coaching and mentoring.
Who's it for?
The Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice course is right if you are:
- Embarking on a career in human resources
- In an HR support role and wish to develop your skills and knowledge
- A manager or team leader with responsibility for the performance and development of staff
Delivery
All our Level 3 CIPD Foundation courses are delivered as workshops by our fantastic teaching team. Our classroom led courses are extremely flexible and can fit around your busy schedule. Choose from:
- Workshops in various London locations
- 6-9pm evening classes once a week
- Weekend or weekday sessions once a month
- 1-2-1 support from a senior lecturer through our CIPD Competency route
Subjects
You must complete six of the eight modules below to achieve the Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice.
About Acacia Learning
We are a learning company founded on a passion to deliver the highest quality and most flexible training programmes possible – ones that make a real difference to learners and employers alike. Since we started, we have helped thousands of people to take their knowledge, skills and careers to the next level.
We are specialists in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Health & Safety and Leadership training, covering the full spectrum from entry-level courses through to postgraduate-equivalent qualifications. Our team of expert tutors work at the forefront of new thinking and practice, and we’re delighted to have been recognised as one of the best CIPD training centres.
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