Course overview
The CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the gateway to entering the sought-after HR and L&D profession, teaching you everything you need to know to launch your career.
You’ll study key topics ranging from the essentials of people practice to the principles of analytics, and you’ll be assessed through written assignments submitted online – there are no exams on this course.
Successfully completing this course leads to CIPD Foundation Membership, opening up your path to develop your career and continue studying at Associate Level.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
On average it takes 7-9 months
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for you to enrol. However, this qualification is designed for learners aged 18+ and you should meet the requirements of the learning outcomes and have the appropriate literacy and numeracy needed to complete the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People Practice.
Course features
- Free live Q&A webinars for additional support
- Affordable payment plans with low deposits and interest-free options to help you get CIPD qualified cost-effectively.
- Immediate starts, so you can start accelerating your career today!
- No exams, eradicating the stress of revision or planning it around a busy schedule
- The free DPG Community, providing access to thousands of other learners and industry experts to support you on your CIPD journey
- Handpicked expert facilitators with current industry experience.
- 100% online, safe and virtual
Assessment
You’ll complete written assignments for each module that you study, and submit them online to be marked by our assessors and moderated by CIPD.
Who's it for?
The Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the perfect entry point into the People’s Profession. It is suited to individuals who are studying, aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people practice; are working in a people practice support role and wish to develop their knowledge and deliver immediate and short-term value for their organisation; wish to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a people professional.
Subjects
This qualification introduces the learner to a wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise in people practice.
It consists of 5 core units aligned to the core knowledge and behaviour standards of the Profession Map at Foundation level.
This unit considers the impact of external influences and how the digital and commercial environment shapes businesses and the culture within which they operate. It considers the importance of people’s behaviour on organisational culture and its ability to manage change effectively.
This unit looks at how people professionals make both straightforward and complex choices as they carry out their roles. It focuses on how utilising a diverse range of analytics and evidence is essential to the rationalisation and enhancement of working practices and situational decision making to create value.
This unit introduces the core behaviours for people professionals, focusing on ethical practice to create value. It considers how certain ways of thinking and acting should be universally consistent, even in new and challenging situations, to promote a sense of wellbeing and inclusivity in the organisation.
This unit introduces the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation and law. It further explores a diverse array of specialist subjects such as recruitment, talent management, reward and learning and development, essential to a career in people practice. Importantly, this unit enables practitioners to apply their knowledge and skills, building their confidence and ability to practice progressively.
About DPG
Looking to develop your career in Learning & Development, Human Resources or Leadership & Management? Have members of staff that need training up?
At DPG, we get it. You may be looking for a career change, and unsure of what to do. You may be a Learning & Development or Human Resources manager wanting to move to the next level. Perhaps you’re just starting out in the People Profession.
These days, it can feel like there’s too much choice, can’t it? This is overwhelming. It’s sometimes hard to know where to buy your food, never mind personal development.
We won’t talk about how we’re the best training provider of HR, L&D and L&M courses. How can you believe us? Doesn’t everyone else say that about themselves?
But there’s a reason why we at DPG have been providing training for over 30 years. Our facilitators are experienced professionals in their respective fields. 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.
