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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

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Duration : 12-18 months
Total credit value: 42
RQF Level: 5

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Elevate your HR career with the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management from Reed Business School.

Guided by expert CIPD-qualified tutors, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to advance your HR career, whether it's a senior role in your current organisation or a new opportunity elsewhere.

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What to expect

Taught by leading HR professionals, Reed Business School's CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management covers a range of specialised topics to help you build on your current HR knowledge, so you can take the next step in your career or enhance your skills in your current role.  

 Over 3 core units and 4 specialist units you’ll discover:  

  • Why people really behave the way they do at work.

  • The key to diagnosing issues, challenges and opportunities as an HR professional.

  • Helpful ways to manage conflict in the workplace.

  • How to manage talent and keep your top employees on board. 

And much more.   

When you learn with us, you’ll get access to:  

A fully accredited CIPD centre - we’ve been providing respected CIPD training for nearly 20 years.

  • One-to-one support from HR professionals with years of experience.

  • Interest-free payment plans to suit your budget.

  • A price match guarantee.

  • 24/7 access to course materials.

  • A brand with 60 years of recruitment experience.

 We’ve helped hundreds of students get CIPD qualified. 

Ready to join them?  

Enrol on this course today 

Not sure if the CIPD Level 5 course is right for you?  

Speak to one of our learning advisors today

Choose your study method

We offer a range of study methods to suit your lifestyle and budget. All our study options include 24-hour access to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Online

Learn at your own pace from home, the office, or even while on the move commuting. All of the materials and content that you need to support your studies will be available on the VLE, 24/7.

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or from £110 per month

Residential

Make the Reed Business School campus your home away from home, while you study for your CIPD qualification. Delivered over two 2-day sessions at our iconic Manor, you’ll get to know other students, relax in our first-class accommodation and enjoy delicious homemade meals. Meals and accommodation are included in the price.  

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Face-to-face

If you like the idea of learning in person, where you bounce around ideas with other learners, then our face-to-face classes are for you. Classes take place every few months at one of our many UK venues.  

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Live online with workshops

Enjoy the benefits of our live online programme with additional live interactive workshops. You'll study online with other learners, and get a chance to network too.

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or from £138 per month

Pay as you go

With our CIPD PAYG Programme, you can study for your qualification unit by unit.  Choose what you want to do, when to do it and how to get qualified in your own time and in a way that suits your budget. 

  • Duration: based on unit duration

  • Price: on application. Enquire now to find out more


What you'll study

This CIPD Level 5 Foundation Certificate in People Practice covers seven core HR units to help you advance in you HR career.  

You’ll study:  

  • 3 core unit  

  • 3 specialist unit  

  • 1 additional specialist unit of your choice 

Core units 

  • 5C001 – Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice (7 credits) 

  • 5C002 – Evidence-Based Practice (7 credits) 

  • 5C003 – Professional Behaviours and Valuing People (5 credits) 

Specialist units  

  • 5HR01 – Employment Relationship Management (6 credits) 

  • 5HR02 – Talent Management and Workforce Planning (6 credits) 

  • 5HR03 – Evidence-Based Practice (6 credits) 

Additional specialist units 

  • 5OS01 - Specialist Employment Law (6 credits) 

  • 5OS02 - Advances in Digital Learning and Development (6 credits) 

  • 5OS03 - Learning and Development Essentials (6 credits) 

  • 5OS04 - People Management in an International Context (6 credits) 

  • 5OS05 - Diversity and Inclusion (6 credits) 

  • 5OS06 - Leadership and Management Development (6 credits) 

  • 5OS07 - Wellbeing at Work (6 credits) 


Entry requirements

This CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development is perfect for those who have a degree or some relevant HR or L&D experience. 

If you’re not sure if this course is right for you, don’t worry. Our learning advisors are here to help. Simply get in touch today and we’ll answer whatever questions you have and guide you through the process of selecting the right programme or delivery option for you.  

We're with you every step of the way

1:1 support from your personal advisor 

Your personal adviser will work with you throughout your CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning Development programme.  

Together you’ll agree on a plan for your programme, develop a study schedule and prepare for your assessments, giving you the best chance of excelling at your course and landing your dream L&D role. 

 24/7 access to all our learning resources  

Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) gives you 24-hour access to our comprehensive L&D resources to help you through your course and beyond, Available for the duration of your CIPD Level 5 programme, it includes webinar recordings, workbooks and activities, as well as articles, videos and links to further reading. Perfect for when you want revisit something you’ve just learnt, or revise for your assessments.  

Collaborate with other learners  

Our online discussions are a great way to learn with and from other students, as well as our experts. You’ll share what you have learnt in each unit, reinforcing your understanding while helping you get ready for your assessments and your future role.  

Get your burning questions answered 

If you have a question about the VLE, CIPD membership, workshops or anything else to do with your course, out training support team are here to help.  

You can call the support team whenever you need to, for as long as you’re on the programme.  

Improve your study skills  

Study skills are often overlooked when it comes to studying for a CIPD qualification but they’re essential if you want to do well. That’s why we’ve created brand new study skills webinars to help you enhance your critical analysis skills, write and communicate better and of course study more effectively. Available 24/7, you can watch these webinars anytime anywhere and on any device. 

 

 

Achieving your qualification

Most learners spread the seven units over 18 months, spending two or three months on each unit. You will always have access to a personal adviser and our VLE, join online discussions and regularly receive course materials in the form of articles, activities and videos. While most learners complete the course over 18 months, your free to work at your own pace, and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allows you to do just that. With 24/7 access to all tour resources, you could complete your qualification in as little as 12 months.

Your pathway to becoming CIPD qualified

Completing this CIPD Level 5 qualification typically takes 18 months  

Induction 

Before we dive into the course units, you’ll complete an induction to help you prepare for the programme and get the most out of your learning. This will involve: 

  • Meeting the learner community and accessing our extensive online resources 

  • Receiving your handbook 

  • Meeting your personal adviser 

  • Exploring your unit workbooks 

  • Watching study skills webinars 


Study at your own pace 

Most learners spread the seven units over 18 months, spending two or three months on each unit.  

During that time, you’ll attend live online workshops and webinars, have one-to-one catch ups with your adviser, join online discussions and regularly receive course materials in the form of articles, activities and videos. 

Most learners spread the seven units over 18 months, spending two or three months on each unit. You will always have access to a personal adviser and our VLE, join online discussions and regularly receive course materials in the form of articles, activities and videos. While most learners complete the course over 18 months, your free to work at your own pace, and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allows you to do just that. With 24/7 access to all tour resources, you could complete your qualification in as little as 12 months.

Apply now

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?

Complete this booking form to apply for this course. 

Not sure which study option is right for you?  

Our specialist advisers are here to help. They’ll talk you through the different qualifications and delivery styles, and help you choose the best options for your career.  Complete this form to speak to an advisor.  

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