Entry Requirements

• Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above
• A total of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
• Prior commercial experience may also be considered.
• Limited HR/L&D experience but a keen interest in the functions of HR or L&D with the full backing of their organisation may also be considered.

Note: You will be required to join the Chartered institute of Personnel and Development.

• Joining fee £40
• Student Membership fee £99

Course Structure

The core units covered:

• Business, culture and change in context
• Principles of analytics
• Core behaviours for people professionals
• Essentials of people practice.

Assessment & Feedback

Assessment methods balance practical application, research into your own organisation and applying theory into written assignments.

Online and On Campus

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model. 

Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer – meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study.

Lessons last for around 45-60 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 3-4 hours studying independently online each week.

On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor – without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.

Course Cost

Adult, part_time_day: £1,300

Course duration: 8 months

Classroom attendance: On campus fortnightly, every other Thursday (afternoons)

This course is delivered as a rolling programme of study, therefore it is possible to enrol at multiple entry points. Please contact desmond.darcy@southessex.ac.uk or hannah.johnson@southessex.ac.uk for the next available start.

What Next...

Successful achievement of the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice will allow progression to study higher CIPD Associate Level 5 qualifications. Promotion within a HR/L&D related field to HR Advisor, Business Partner or HR Manager.

Successful completion of the CIPD L3 Certificate gives you Foundation Membership of the CIPD. CIPD membership gives you a badge of professionalism that is internationally recognised, showcasing your knowledge and impact within the people profession.