CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
What does this CIPD Level 3 course offer?
- Complete the course 100% online
- Low deposits and 0% finance available
- A comprehensive foundation of both HR and L&D practices
- Route to Foundation CIPD Membership
- Live Q&A webinars for additional support
- Free access to the award-winning online DPG Community
This CIPD Level 3 course is ideal for people who are:
- New to the People Profession
- An existing HR Administrator/Officer looking to progress
- Looking for expert advice along the way
The CIPD Foundation Certificate provides practical insights into key areas in people practice including
- core behaviours for people professionals,
- essentials of people practice and
- principles of analytics.
In short — everything you need to kickstart your career in People Practice!
What is a CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate?
The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is the gateway qualification to entering this sought-after profession and gaining a wide range of knowledge and expertise in Human Resources and Learning & Development.
This foundation-level professional qualification has been developed by the prestigious CIPD based on their Profession Map launched in 2018.
The Map sets the international benchmark for the People Profession, providing people professionals the confidence and capabilities to excel in the industry.
What are the benefits of the CIPD Level 3 qualification?
With a CIPD Level 3 course, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills in the key areas of HR and L&D including, core behaviours for people professionals, essentials of people practice, and principles of analytics.
In short — everything you need to kickstart your career.
Successfully completing the CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice will lead to Foundation Level CIPD Membership, opening up the path to develop your career and move onto studying at the Associate Level.
Level 3 Certificate Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
How long does it take to complete the CIPD level 3 Certificate?
On average it takes 7 to 9 months to complete the Level 3 Foundation Certificate, however this will vary between participants.
How is the level 3 course delivered?
Choose a style of learning that suits you!
Study anytime, anywhere with the 100% online programmes, which offer a truly flexible experience to help you fit the qualification around your lifestyle.
You will have 24/7 access to our e-learning platform, resources and webinars.
Prefer more face-to-face learning? Our blended programmes offer a unique blend of workshops, webinars, e-learning and community collaboration.
What will you learn on the level 3 certifcate?
The Level 3 Certificate consists of 4 modules aligned to the core standards of the CIPD Profession Map and covering key areas in both HR and L&D:
- Business, culture and change in context
- Principles of analytics
- Core behaviours for people professionals
- Essentials of people practice
How will you be assessed?
Students complete written assignments for each module that are studied and submit them online to be marked by DPG assessors and moderated by CIPD.
Do I need to be a CIPD Memeber?
Yes, you should join CIPD as a Student Member before you submit your first assignment for your Level 3 Certificate.
You need to be a member so CIPD can moderate your assignments, award your grades, and give you your qualification – so it’s pretty important! We’ll explain how to join as a Student Member once you enrol.
Bear in mind you’ll pay an annual Student Membership fee to CIPD too.
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This training course provider DPG is trusted by over 25,000 individuals including employees at these companies
- NHS
- Civil Service
- Nationwide
- River Island
- Dorset Wildlife Trust
- British Gas
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- npower
Is a foundation programme right for your employee?
The Foundation Certificate in People Practice is ideal for people who are
- studying, aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in HR or L&D;
- working in a people practice support role and wish to develop their knowledge
- interested in being able to deliver immediate and short-term value for their organisation;
or
- who wish to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a people professional.
What are the entry requirements for CIPD Level 3?
There are no formal entry requirements for you to enrol.
However, this qualification is designed for learners aged 18 and over.
Students should meet the requirements of the learning outcomes.
There is a lot of reading involved in this programme so students must have the appropriate literacy and needed to complete the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People Practice.
HR professionals also have to deal with numbers so there is a requirement for a competency in numeracy.
Please contact your WPLC learning adviser to discuss the pre-requisites of this course and your or your employees suitability to start and complete it.
If you’re looking for tailor-made training for your staff, or training for a complete team we can help.
As people development experts with over 25 years’ experience of delivering the highest quality programmes with proven results, you can be confident that we will deliver your learning objectives.
We can deliver an in-house CIPD Qualifications training for organisations of all types and sizes, in any location.
A 98% customer satisfaction rating shows that we are experts in exceeding client expectations. Contact us for the latest customer satisfaction ratings.
We are the provider of choice for our clients because we:
- design bespoke learning solutions to suit your organisational needs, with flexible joining dates, workshops and assessments
- offer free training for any replacement employees if a member of your team leaves within 12 months of completing their training with us
- provide 24/7 support for all trainees through our online Community
- offer very attractive rates for group bookings, as well as retrospective discounts for additional training (over a 12-month period).
How much does a CIPD level 3 certificate cost?
The aim of WPLC is to offer this industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 course at a price that helps students learn the skills they need to take their career to the next stage without breaking either the bank or the budget of their employer.
Self-funded Students can take advantage of interest-free payment plans.
These are available with low deposits for up to 15 months.
To find out more, please contact your WPLC Learning Adviser
Employer Funded Students If your employer is or may agree to fund your professional development your WPLC Learning Adviser can help you build a business case for your employer outlining the benefits of studying for a CIPD qualification.
This CIPD qualification can be purchased alongside a wide range of business and management learning activities that will ensure you achieve a comprehensive business education.
Want to learn with colleagues or friends, contact us to discuss the options available for buying in bulk.
We are confident of the quality and value for money offered by our professional qualifications courses.
This course is probably the lowest priced, blended learning programme available for Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 3 – with no hidden costs!
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