This qualification builds on the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice and is aimed at further expanding learners’ independent practice to enable them to evolve into more senior roles within organisations as people professionals.
Learners’ work will be mainly operational with some complexity. They will contribute to the thinking around their work, analysing information to inform choices and actions. Working with and influencing others through their work and will create short-term value for a wider audience.
This course will help you develop your ability to evaluate the effectiveness of different HR models and practices and increase your understanding of the external factors that impact upon HR activities and organisations. Whilst building expertise in key HR subjects, you’ll also develop your planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
On successful completion of this programme, you will understand the requirements of, and perform as, an effective and efficient, self-managing HR professional, a collaborative member of working groups and teams, and an added-value contributor to the organisation.
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
5CO01 – Organisational performance and culture in practice
5CO02 – Evidence Based Practice
5CO03 – Professional behaviours and valuing people
5HR01 – Employment relationship management
5HR02 – Talent management and workforce planning
5HR03 – Reward for performance and contribution
5OS01 – Specialist employment law
It is suited to individuals who:
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
Further details about this course are available in the course specification available from the CIPD.
The primary way of delivering this course is on campus.
On campus teaching includes a combination of lectures, small group seminars, workshops, guest lectures and discussions.
Delivery is on a fortnightly basis on Mondays between 09:30 and 15:30.
Assessment for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is employer-driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career
There are no exams within this programme.
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Student Voice
This course has helped me improve my communication and computer skills, make new friends, and feel more confident about finding a job with my qualification. The lecturers are really kind and help with everything.
This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career enabling them to evolve into senior positions within organisations as people professionals.
Using a framework of HR and L&D understanding, behaviours and skills development, this qualification offers opportunity for learners to transition to employment as people managers. People who have completed this course have gone on to work in areas including HR Business Partner or Manager, People Analyst, and Talent Manager.
If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong basis to do so. Course progression routes could include the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic People Management or Progression to our level 6 top-up degree in leadership and management.
£1800.00
£2100.00 from 1st August 2026
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course including tuition and assessment.
On enrolling for the course, students must apply for Student Membership with the CIPD. The fee for this is to be paid by the student direct to the CIPD. Membership must be maintained throughout the length of study. Details regarding membership can be found here: Student Member | CIPD
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
Level
Level 5
Duration
1 Year - Typically achieved in 13 months. Delivery is on a fortnightly basis on Mondays between 09:30 and 15:30
Study Mode
Part-Time
Awarding Body
CIPD
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