5CO03 Professional Behaviours and Valuing People - CIPD Level 5 Module

In the CIPD 5CO03 module, you'll learn how to apply core professional behaviours such as ethical practice, courage and inclusivity can build positive working relationships and support employee voice and wellbeing.
Perfect for those with some HR experience or a degree
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance
Can be completed in as few as six weeks
Learn essential skills for roles such as HR manager or HR adviser.
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One of our most popular professional qualifications, the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is aimed at people with some HR experience who want to progress to mid-level positions such as HR Adviser or HR Manager. The qualification has seven units in total, three core units, three specialist units and an optional unit which can select from a variety of topics. The Diploma can take as few as nine months to complete and leads to CIPD Associate Membership.
CIPD Level 5 qualifications can be compared to an undergraduate degree. Like university degrees, they will give you specified knowledge. For HR, this includes understanding organisational performance, professional behaviours, employment relationship management, and more.
Our CIPD Level 5 courses allow you to study at your own pace, so the good news is that you decide how much learning time you need. Most learners spend on average eight hours a week studying for their Associate Diploma. Our online delivery means the course is designed to fit around your full-time work and family commitments.
Reed Business School offers expert support to ensure that you have the best chances of achieving your CIPD Level 5 qualification. Our expert CIPD tutors are always available to answer questions and offer support. We offer a wide range of specialist learning materials, study guides, recorded webinars and workbooks on our renowned Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to help you achieve success. Also available are on-demand studying options, meaning that you have total control over the pace at which you study.
Our CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is designed to give you the skills you need to take on mid-level managerial or adviser HR roles. Typical positions include HR manager, HR adviser, HR business partner, people and culture manager.
In general, a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma takes 12 to 18 months to complete. Most learners spend on average eight hours a week studying for their Associate Diploma.
Human Resource Management (HRM) is the strategic approach to recruiting, managing, and supporting an organisation's employees. It focuses on administrative systems, such as payroll and contracts, alongside broader goals such as employee engagement, performance management, and legal compliance to help a business achieve its mission.
The core units are:
You can then pick from specialist and additional specialist units. Please refer to the course page for more details on core units and modules.
CIPD Level 5 is aimed at mid-level HR professionals for roles such as HR manager, HR business partner or HR advisor. CIPD Level 7 is a more advanced qualification aimed at senior, strategic roles such as Head of HR, Director of People or Head of Resourcing.
Use our payment calculator above to get a detailed summary of costs based on your chosen delivery method and payment plan. You can spread the cost with our 24 month interest-free payment plans.
You will also need to pay for CIPD membership, which costs around £170 per year.
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