Certificate in Human Resources Practice (CIPD)

Course details

Course Summary

You are assigned a personal tutor who provides advice and support throughout  the programme. You will have access to  a dedicated web-based site. You will  have available core texts, reference  materials and comprehensive notes to support you in your study. 

Who is this course for?

The qualification is aimed at those:

• New to HR or those aspiring to a career in the area; 
  
• Working in HR in support roles who wish to further their career with a professional qualification; 
  
• Line manager, supervisor or team leader roles who wish to 
  
• develop their knowledge and skills. 
  

Entry Requirements

Applicants must either work currently in a people management situation or have  regular access to an organisation to  undertake work-based assignments to successfully complete the programme. 

There are no formal educational requirements; however, it is essential that all candidates have competence in spoken and written English. 

Modules

Semester 1

• Effective Human Resource Practitioner 
  
• Understanding Organisations & the Role of Human Resources 
  
• Resourcing Talent 
  

Semester 2

• Human Resource Information Systems 
  
• Managing Employee Relations 
  
• Performance & Reward Management 
  

Assessment

Assessment activities for the programme are designed to equip you with the ability to apply learning back to  your organisation and in your work role. 

Accordingly, assessment is by:

• Demonstrating practical skills 
  
• Short work-based reports 
  
• A self-assessment of your experience and contribution to  the course 
  
• Evaluation, explanation and comparison case study exercises
  

Upon successfulcompletion of the programme, you will be awarded the CIPD Certificate in HR Practice. Completion of the Certificate gives you the knowledge and relevant experience to allow you to apply to CIPD for associate membership, with the designatory title: Assoc CIPD. 

Career Opportunities

The Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) is the lead professional body in the advancement  of human resource management practice. 

Acquiring the CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice  qualification is therefore a fundamental step in the recognition and emergence of your career in Human Resource Management.