CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice

There are no formal requirements for this CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice course, as long as you are over 16 years old, and you have good literacy and numeracy skills. Learners must also demonstrate a high standard of both spoken and written English. 

For our on-demand option you'll need to have some HR experience to enrol.

If you are unsure if studying on demand is right for you, please get in touch and one of our team will be happy to advise you. 

Support from expert advisors 

Our CIPD advisors will work with you throughout your CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice programme.  

You also have a programme planner to help you develop a study schedule and prepare for your assessments, giving you the best chance of excelling at your course and landing your dream HR 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 3 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, our learning  support team are here to help.  

You can contact 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. 

Great news, you don’t need to take an exam to get qualified!  

Every unit of your programme includes written assignments which you’ll need to complete to pass. If that all sounds a little daunting, don’t worry, your adviser will support you through your assessments, giving you general feedback on each assignment submitted and suggesting where amendments can be made so that you can successfully complete each unit.  

Completing this CIPD Level 3 qualification typically takes 12 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 

• Exploring your unit workbooks 

• Watching study skills webinars 

Most learners spread the four units over 6-12 months, spending two or three months on each unit. Not only will you have support from the CIPD tutor team, you'll be able to join online discussions and regularly receive course materials in the form of articles, activities and videos. With 24/7 access to all our resources, you could complete your qualification in as little as 6 months.

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.