CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management Level 5

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.

People working in HR who wish to grow their career or wish to specialise in specific areas within HR

You’ll study 3 core units + 3 specialist units + the choice of 1 optional unit:

Core units:

• Organisational performance and culture in practice
• Evidence-based practice
• Professional behaviours and valuing people

Specialist units:

• Employment relationship management
• Talent management and workforce planning
• Reward for performance and contribution

Optional units:

• Specialist employment law
• Advances in digital learning and development
• Learning and development essentials
• People management in an international context
• Diversity and inclusion
• Leadership and management development
• Well-being at work

Once you’re registered for a qualification, you’ll?need to join?the CIPD as a Student Member?from the start of your studies. It’s essential to maintain your Student Membership until your studies are completed. Your CIPD membership and qualification work together to ensure your knowledge is recognised both inside and outside the People Profession. Through membership, you will be supported and encouraged throughout your studies. You'll gain access to extensive study resources and the opportunity to build your network through our local branches, online communities and student conferences. When you complete your qualification, you’ll be awarded CIPD Associate Membership, and the designation “Assoc CIPD” after your name. This establishes your credibility as a professional, raises your profile and opens doors to new job opportunities.

Learners will be assessed by a variety of means, primarily via written assessments; however there will be a variety of methods across each of the units. Assessments will include: Reports, Scenarios, Case studies, Presentations, Reflections on own experience etc.

This qualification is suitable for Learners from age 18 and are experienced in HR, usually having completed a level 3 qualification. There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, but as a Learner you will ideally be working within an organisation or role where you can demonstrate skills and apply knowledge. Alternatively, you could draw on previous experience within an organisation or use an organisation you are familiar with.