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CIPD Level 5 Module: Specialist Employment Law

In the CIPD 5OS01 module, you'll learn about key areas of employment legislation and its legal framework, focusing on how people professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements in different jurisdictions when carrying out the varied aspects of their role.

  • 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.


Study from£690 (inc VAT)

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Overview

Why is the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management course right for you?

  • Gain the skills and knowledge you need to advance your HR career

  • Increase your salary potential

  • CIPD qualified individuals earn on average 12% more than those who are not

  • Globally recognised qualification that can help fast-track your HR or L&D career

  • Gain in confidence and expertise and enhance your career progression

This qualification not only opens doors to exciting job opportunities but also sets you on a path toward a rewarding and lucrative career in human resources.

This course is suitable for you if you are:

  • Working in HR, have some experience or knowledge of HR practices, management, or organisational operations, or have a relevant degree.

  • Seeking to further your career in people practice and keen to develop specialist knowledge, skills and understanding.

  • Looking for roles such as HR manager or HR adviser (with typical salaries from £30,000 to £80,000).

  • Keen to realise your full potential and significantly increase your earning power.


Course content

The CIPD 5OS01 module provides a comprehensive understanding of key areas of employment legislation and its legal framework. You will learn how people professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements in different jurisdictions when carrying out the varied aspects of their role.

Key topics covered:

  • Employment regulation: understand the purpose of employment regulation and the way it is enforced in practice.

  • Discrimination law: understand how to manage recruitment and selection activities lawfully.

  • Reorganisation and redundancy: understand how to manage change and reorganisation lawfully.

  • Statutory leave and employment rights: understand how to manage issues relating to pay and working time lawfully.

By completing this module, you will learn the purpose of employment regulation and the way that it is enforced in practice.

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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).

Payment options

Choose your study option

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)

Live Online

Get all the benefits of in-person learning, all from the comfort of your home. Great if you need a little more flexibility when it comes to location, but still want the opportunity to interact with other learners.

Ideal for learners who want the flexibility to study from any location

  • Learn 100% online

  • Balance study with commitments

  • Join live support webinars

  • Guidance from expert tutors

  • Anytime access to materials

  • Flexible, structured delivery plan


Duration: 2-3 months
Pay monthly
12 Months

£57.50/month (interest free)

Total £690 (inc VAT)

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.

Ideal for learners who want to study online while interacting with advisors and peers

  • Learn 100% online

  • Interactive and engaging workshops

  • Share best practice with peers

  • Supported by expert tutors

  • Access recordings and materials anytime

  • Structured delivery plan


Duration: 2-3 months
Pay monthly
12 Months

£60.00/month (interest free)

Total £720 (inc VAT)

Classroom

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.

Ideal for learners who prefer traditional classroom settings

  • Engaging face-to-face sessions

  • Convenient UK-wide locations

  • Collaborative, interactive learning

  • Expert tutor-led delivery

  • Anytime access to materials

  • Clear, structured delivery plan

Our venues span London, Northampton, Birmingham, Newcastle, Cambridge, Little Compton, and many other locations. If you have a specific place in mind, reach out to us - we’d be happy to discuss options to suit your needs.

Duration: 2-3 months
Pay monthly
12 Months

£62.50/month (interest free)

Total £750 (inc VAT)

Residential

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

Ideal for learners wanting an immersive experience.

  • Unique learning environment

  • All-inclusive learning experience

  • Access to outstanding facilities

  • Engaging real-time learning experience

  • Structured delivery plan

  • Networking opportunities

  • In-person and online tutor support

  • Study books and online resources

  • Access to recorded sessions


Duration: 2-3 months
Pay monthly
12 Months

£65.00/month (interest free)

Total £780 (inc VAT)

Not sure which option is right for you? 

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