CIPD Level 3Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Our CIPD pass rate is 93%†
On Demand
Live Online
£80/month interest-free*
Payments
24 months
Deposit
£79
Total Price
£1,999
Average completion time 7 - 9 months
Support period 12 months
Learn 100% online at your own pace
Start anytime with unlimited support
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- Learn with the UK’s most trusted CIPD Centre†
- The perfect course if you're just starting your HR or L&D career
- Leads to entry-level roles like HR/L&D Assistant, HR Administrator, and Trainer
- Study anywhere, anytime on your laptop, phone or tablet
Why is this course right for you?
This online Foundation qualification from the prestigious Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development is the ideal way to launch your HR or L&D career – no previous experience required.
- Get your first job: 78% of our CIPD students now work in HR or L&D
- Earn more: 73% of our CIPD students increase their salary
- Upgrade your CV: 97% say CIPD has made them more attractive to employers
- Develop your skills: 90% say CIPD has made them more confident at work
- Enhance your credibility: gain respected CIPD Foundation Membership
Getting CIPD qualified is the simplest way to invest in yourself and secure a well-paying job in the people profession. That's why 95% of our students recommend CIPD.‡
Course details for CIPD Level 3
There are no formal entry requirements for you to enrol on this CIPD Level 3 Foundation course.
It’s perfect if you’re just getting started in your HR or L&D career and want to develop the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful people professional.
If English is your second language, we recommend that you have achieved one of the following (or an equivalent):
- IELTS: 5.5 overall score with a minimum of 5.5 in each category
- TOEFL: 71 overall score with a minimum of 17 in each category
- Cambridge: Grade C or above
However, this isn't mandatory, and we're happy to review your case on an individual basis.
Your CIPD Level 3 Foundation course and assignments are 100% online.
You'll study four modules:
- Business, Culture and Change in Context
- Essentials of People Practice
- Core Behaviours for People Professionals
- Principles of Analytics
For full details of what you’ll learn on each module, download our CIPD Foundation Certificate course guide.
You’ll complete written assignments for each module that you study, letting you demonstrate the new knowledge you’ve gained and the skills you’ve mastered.
You’ll submit your assignments online, and they’ll be marked by our assessors and moderated by CIPD.
Once you've passed all your assignments, you'll be awarded your new CIPD qualification!
Please keep in mind that Assessment Briefs will be updated each year as part of the CIPD’s Assessment Change Cycle.
Spread the cost with our flexible 0% interest payment plans
Get started right away with a low deposit
Company funding – we can invoice your employer directly
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Study Options for the CIPD Level 3 Certificate
Choose between our On Demand or Live Online CIPD study options, each designed to suit your unique learning requirements and improve your learning experience.
On Demand
Learn 100% online from anywhere, anytime
- Benefit from our online Induction Programme, Live Induction Session and AI-led videos
- Access your course materials through our brand new 'mystudyspace' platform
- Set your own study schedule with our online planners
- Gain access to our Resource Library, full of tools, tips and guidance to enhance your studies
- Ask questions in real-time in our voluntary masterclasses and FAQ sessions for each unit of study
- Live biannual Employment Law updates to keep you informed
- Progress badges to help you keep track of your progress at a glance
- Benefit from unlimited support from your expert tutor
- Free access to our Career Hub to help you maximise your potential
£80/month interest-free payments*
Live Online
Learn 100% online from anywhere, with live-streamed workshops led by expert tutors
- Benefit from our online Induction Programme, Live Induction Session and AI-led videos
- Access your course materials through our brand new 'mystudyspace' platform
- Set your own study schedule between workshops with our online planners
- Gain access to our Resource Library, full of tools, tips and guidance to enhance your studies
- Live Online workshops for each unit of study to keep you on track
- Network with an online classroom full of like-minded peers
- Live biannual Employment Law updates to keep you informed
- Progress badges to help you keep track of your progress at a glance
- Benefit from unlimited tutor support between workshops
- Free access to our Career Hub to help you maximise your potential
£84/month interest-free payments*
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CIPD Level 3 FAQs
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The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is an entry-level qualification aimed at people who are looking to start a career in Human Resources or Learning and Development. It's suitable for beginners who have little or no experience of working in HR or L&D roles. As a result, it's popular with people who are switching careers and looking to gain an entry-level role in the area. A Level 3 course, it's the first qualification that most HR and L&D professionals study, providing a strong foundation of essential knowledge to build your career on.
The course is split into four modules:
- Business, Culture and Change in Context
- Essentials of People Practice
- Core Behaviours for People Professionals
- Principles of Analytics
In Business, Culture and Change in Context, you'll explore how HR and L&D professionals influence work and employees in different ways. You'll also look at how digital and commercial environments impact businesses, the importance of project planning and how employee behaviour can shape workplace culture.
In Essentials of People Practice, you'll look at the fundamental principles and functions of the people profession (ie. Human Resources and Learning & Development), as well as legislation and policy. You'll explore areas such as the recruitment process, diversity and inclusion and managing employees.
Core Behaviours for People Professionals examines the key behaviours that are expected from professionals working in HR and L&D roles. Throughout this module, you'll explore how ethical practice can create value and how ethical principles can be applied to various customer-focused business approaches. You'll also learn how to evaluate and reflect on contemporary, professional ethical values.
In Principles of Analytics, you'll discover how evidence-based practice motivates business outcomes, along with how data analytics is used to inform decision-making within an organisational.
You can find out more about what you'll study on the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice in our blog, CIPD 101: A Complete Guide to CIPD HR and L&D Qualifications (and Which One to Choose)
We offer the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice entirely online either On Demand of Live Online, which means that you can complete the qualification from anywhere with flexibility.
This type of learning is well-suited to busy professionals who want to qualify whilst working full-time. All you need to study your Level 3 course is a stable internet connection and a device that you can access the digital course content on, like a laptop, smartphone or tablet.
On Demand learning offers flexibility with self-guided engagement, allowing you to progress through course materials at your own pace. Live Online learning, on the other hand, involves real-time virtual sessions with instructors and peers, mirroring traditional classroom settings.
Right away! When you enrol, you’ll be able to log in within 60 minutes.
On average it will take you between 7 and 9 months to study the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, based on a typical study schedule of a few hours a week.
Nothing is stopping you from completing the course in less time though. The influencing factors are how much time you can dedicate to studying in a week and whether you choose to study On Demand or Live Online. On Demand allows you to work through the course at your own pace, on your own time. With Live Online, however, you will be expected to attend set live-streamed classes in between setting your study schedule.