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CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management RQF Level 5 (SCQF Level 9)

Campus OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 9

Study mode Open learning

Start date Jan 2025

Cost £2445
(see funding options)

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Course overview

CIPD qualifications are recognised by employers as a global standard of excellence. Your qualification also gives you CIPD membership, connecting you to a deeply informed and influential network of people and professionals worldwide – and a path to lifelong learning.

Working in a people practice role but ready to grow? This evidence-based qualification will help you gain a deeper understanding of the professional behaviours that lead to organisational success. Learn how to manage employment relations, foster talent, guide strategic workforce planning and build reward schemes that drive performance and contribute to business success. On successful completion, you’ll get an Associate Membership of the CIPD.

This qualification is perfect for you if you enjoy developing and managing people. You’ll expand your knowledge of HR with a combination of core units and specialist areas – helping you focus on what matters most to you.

Based on the new Profession Map, the qualifications focus on the knowledge and behaviours required to create value and make an impact in the changing world of work. The new qualifications set the standard for people professionals 

The course fee is £2,445

Some students may be eligible for assistance with funding through the SAAS Part Time Fee Grant depending on your circumstances.

What you will learn

You will study three core units:

  • Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Professional Behaviours and Valuing People

Plus four specialist units:

  • Employment Relationship Management
  • Talent Management and Workforce Planning
  • Reward for Performance and Contribution
  • Specialist Employment Law

How the course is assessed

  • Written assignments
  • Professional discussions

Number of days per week

  • One afternoon per week
  • Online via MS Teams 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM.
  • The next course start date is Tuesday 28 January 2025.

Entry requirements

  • You should be educated to a minimum of SCQF L7 (HNC).
  • You should currently be working within an HR role or have some HR remit within an organisation.

 

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • Interviews will be conducted via phone or MS Teams

English Proficiency Requirements

Minimum 6.5 IELTS or equivalent.

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management CIPD L7 (SCQF L11)

Career options

  • A number of HR and people management roles within various organisations
  • Career Advancement

 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Cost
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus Open learning 28/01/25 £2445

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