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 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
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 live Q&A webinars for additional support.
- The free DPG Professional Development Community, providing access to thousands of other learners and industry experts to support you on your CIPD journey.
- Handpicked expert facilitators 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!
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 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.
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
DPG has been providing training in Human Resources and Learning & Development for over 30 years.
As a fully approved CIPD provider, with more than 25,000 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 facilitators 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.
