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CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Human Resource Practice

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Build lifetime success with our flexible, accredited courses

Fully Supported Learning

You’ll have your own expert CIPD tutor who you can contact any time, our

friendly student support team is always on hand.

Years of Experience

We’ve been pioneers in flexible learning for 128 years, so you’ll

benefit from more than a century of educational expertise.

Payment Plans

You can spread the cost of your course with an interest-free monthly payment

plan.

We’re the UK leader in online learning, and our flexible courses are perfect if you’ve got a busy life. They allow you to shape your study around your schedule: learn at your own pace, in your own time, wherever suits you best on whatever device you are on, whether that be mobile, tablet or laptop. That’s why students from all over the world trust us to help them take their career to the next level.

Build lifetime success with our flexible, accredited courses

CIPD: the gold standard for professional quality in HRThe Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the world’s largest professional body for those involved in the management and development of people. It has over 140,000 members across 120 countries, and 12,000 professionals train with CIPD qualifications and certifications each year.

Their qualifications are highly sought-after and often required by employers, as they set the standard for HR professionals. They’ll put you head and shoulders above the competition in any business’s eyes, and fully prepare you to excel in an HR role.

We’ve been a trusted CIPD-approved centre for nearly 30 years.

We’re the UK’s first CIPD provider to offer Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Level HR qualifications 100% online.

Our CIPD pass rate is

95%Pass rate based on 17,406 submitted

assignments and 16,550 passes

between 16th January 2016 and

17th January 2017.


Our CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Human Resource Practice is the essential foundation you need to begin or advance in your HR career. As the Certificate is slightly shorter than the Diploma (6 units instead of 8), you’ll focus on the essentials and gain your qualification in less time.

You’ll be able to understand the function of HR and learn the principles, processes and strategies involved in successful personnel management.

You’ll gain the specialist skills and knowledge you need to succeed in any entry-level HR position - and all without giving up your job, family time or social life. Your study can be completely shaped to suit you.

This course is perfect for you if:

You’re just starting out in your HR career, or are working in an HR support role but don’t have a formal qualification

You want to become an Associate Member of the CIPD

You want to progress to higher levels of CIPD study, such as the Level 5 Intermediate Diploma

You’re a line manager responsible for people management, development and training

Why this course is right for you

Before I had completed the course I didn’t think a CIPD qualification was absolutely necessary, because I felt I had the experience, so why did I need to have the paperwork? But after having done the course, it definitely gives you a lot of understanding of HR that I didn’t have previously. I would definitely sign up with ICS Learn again.

Dawn Fish, CIPD Level 3 Diploma in HRP

Entry Requirements

You don’t need any prior experience or qualifications to take this course, making it perfect if you’re at the beginning of your HR career.

If English is your second language, you’ll need an IELTS 6.5 or ESOL Level 2 (or equivalent). If you don’t have this, we’ll review your case on an individual basis.

If you have any disabilities which you believe may impact your studies or assessments, please inform your Course Advisor before enrolment so that we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs.


Achieve your

career goals with usYour course is the perfect foundation for building lifetime career success. With the benefit of our flexible approach, cutting edge course materials, and unbeatable tutor support, you’ll be well on your way to a lucrative and rewarding HR career.

What’s it like studying online?

Get expert advice,

& get startedWhether you’re set on a course or are still deciding

which level is right for you, the first thing to do is call our specialist course advisors. There won’t be any sales

pressure - we know that taking a new qualification is a big decision. We’ll take the time to learn about your

experience, education and ambitions to make sure you pick the right course.

Easily keep track of progress & submit assignments as you learnYou’ll complete progress checks throughout your course, so you and your tutor know exactly how you’re doing. You’ll be assessed through online assignments which will be marked by your tutor. If you don’t get it right first time, you can always have another shot with their expert guidance.

Get unlimited support from

your CIPD tutor All our tutors are carefully selected CIPD experts with

years of experience in distance learning, so they’re perfectly positioned to give you all the help you need. They’ll be with you from enrolment to graduation, so

there’ll always be a real person on hand by phone, email or chat if you get stuck.

Study when &

where it suits youYou can get started on your course whenever you choose, and complete it as quickly or slowly as you like within the support period - there are no cohorts or deadlines, so we won’t chase you if you need to take some time off. Plus, all your study materials are online, so you can study from anywhere and on any device!


You can find out the cost of the course and membership fees on

our website, along with payment plan details

and any discounts we’re offering this month.

Alternatively, you can call our course advisors to find

out more.

Flexible, affordable payment options

Our mission is to make learning affordable and accessible for all, no matter your circumstances. That’s why we make spreading the cost of your course as simple and manageable as possible with our flexible, interest-free payment plans.

You can get started right away with a deposit, then pay the rest through monthly direct debit. Our plans are flexible, so you can pay your balance off sooner if you’d like.

If you think your company will fully or partly fund your learning, we can help you put together a case, and invoice them for the cost of your course. Simply discuss this with your advisor when you enrol and they’ll give you all the information you need.

You also have the option of paying the full amount up-front if you’d prefer.

CIPD Membership Fee

In order to take the course and receive your qualification, you will need to become a member of the CIPD and pay CIPD’s annual student membership fees. Your CIPD tutor will arrange this for you to make your life easier.

Our course advisors can give you more information on CIPD’s membership fee.

My course advisor went through my background, what I already knew about HR, where did I want to go, what kind of roles I wanted, how I could pay for it (interest free payments!) and what qualification would suit me best, specifically Diploma vs Certificate. I will also say that ICS Learn were the most competitive by a long shot. I signed up there and then and started my first module the same day! I have since secured a job as an HR Manager for a national retail brand. I would not have been able to do this without the support from ICS Learn and their amazing tutors. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Ashley Phillips, Level 3 Diploma


If you continue studying with CIPD:

After completing the Level 3 course, you could move on to the Level 5 Diploma or Certificate in Human Resource Management. This would allow you to hold a number of rewarding managerial roles, such as:

Once you’ve finished your course:

With a qualification in HR Practice from the leading professional body in the field, you’ll be able to bring specialist knowledge to any entry-level HR role.

Jobs you’ll be qualified for include:

Where your qualification will take you

Average Salaries with a CIPD Qualification

HR Assistant

HR Coordinator

HR Administrator

Trainer

HR Officer(entry-level)

HR Officer with experience

HR Manager

HR Director

£26,000

£31,000

£46.000

£76,000

(up to £150,000 with bonus)

HR Manager

HR Advisor

HR Analyst

HR Business Partner

Recruitment Manager

Continuing to Level 7 would allow you to hold senior roles such as HR Director.


How we support you

In our live tutor-led online classrooms, you’ll be able to talk to the tutor, interact with other students, and get help with anything you’re stuck with. All the classes are recorded so you can watch them in your own time if you prefer, and re-watch them as many times as you need.

Learning online doesn’t mean learning alone. You’ll have your assigned CIPD tutor, who’ll answer all your questions about coursework and exams. You can get in touch with them via phone or through the Student Community.

You’ll also have our Student Support team waiting in the wings to help you with administrative tasks, using the Student Community, and any other non-academic queries you might have.

You’ll also benefit from a huge range of resources, including:

Human Resource Practice, 6th Edition, by Martin, Whiting and Jackson (e-book)

Online Activities

Interactive Quizzes

Progress Checks

Lively Group Forums

Personal Journal

CIPD Resources

When you enrol, you’ll be able to join a live induction webinar so that we can welcome you to ICS Learn and show you how to navigate the Student Community. That’s our easy-to-use online learning platform - it’s a one-stop-shop that allows you to:

Access your course materials

Contact your tutor and Student Support

Submit your assignments

Connect with your fellow students

I have recently completed my CIPD course and it’s been brilliant. When I was signing up the advisors could not have been more helpful and informative - I couldn’t wait to get started. Throughout the course the tutor team have been incredibly supportive. The online resources are brilliant and the Student Community is clear to use.

Catriona Mundill, CIPD Level 5

That means that no matter what you need, there will always be someone here to help. We’re with you every step of the way.


About your course The course consists of 6 units. You’ll study the four core modules first, then choose two out of the three optional modules. It sits at Level 3, or Level 6 in the Scottish system.

Typically, students complete this course in around 9 months, but some do it faster or slower than this depending on their circumstances. We give you a support period of 12 months so that you have the flexibility to go at your own pace - you won’t be held back by inconvenient deadlines or the pace of other students, and you can always take time off if life gets hectic.

You’ll be assessed through assignments that will be submitted to and marked by your CIPD tutor. If you don’t get it quite right the first time, they’ll give you detailed and constructive feedback so you can pass it next time.

The units and assessments are as follows:

Unit Credits Credits Assignment Hours of Study

Understanding Organisations and the Role of Human Resources

Core 4 Three short written tasks 20

Recording, Analysing and Using HR Information Core 2 A case study 10

Resourcing Talent Core 6Film yourself conducting a 15-minute mock interview, two written tasks

30

Developing Yourself as an Effective HR/L&D Practitioner

Core 4A personal development plan (PDP)

20

Delivering Learning and Development Activities Optional 6

Film yourself delivering an activity (30 min max), a written reflective account based on learnings from this activity

30

Supporting Good Practice in Performance and Reward Management

Optional 6Film yourself conducting a performance review role-play, two written tasks

30

Supporting Good Practice in Managing Employment Relations

Optional 6 Three short case studies 30

CIPD MembershipWhen you’re a member of the CIPD, you’re part of a

recognised organisation of more than 140,000 members

in the UK, Ireland and internationally, including

more than 54,000 members who are Chartered.


Understanding Organisations and the Role of Human Resources

Recording, Analysing and Using HR Information

This unit provides an introduction to the role of HR and L&D operations within an organisation and environmental context. You’ll develop your understanding of how HR activities support an organisation’s strategy and assist in achieving of business objectives, and how these are shaped by internal and external factors.

This unit develops your understanding of the important contribution that accurate data can make to the HR or L&D function. The unit is intended to span the remit of data management for all areas including, but not limited to, HR planning, recruitment and selection, performance and reward management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures and electronic record management for L&D.

What you’ll learn

With our flexible CIPD courses, you’ll get the same exceptional learning experience as you’d expect in a traditional classroom, but with no restrictions on when, where, and at what pace you learn. Our courses cover everything you need to know to achieve your HR career goals and build lifetime success.

Here’s a breakdown of the key topics covered in each module.

Resourcing TalentOrganisational success depends on having the right skill mix. This unit provides an introduction to the resourcing and talent planning process. Studying this unit will enable you to understand the factors that impact on an organisation’s resourcing and talent planning activities. You’ll also learn about the relationship between recruitment and selection by identifying the key stages in each separate but related process.

This unit is designed to enable you to develop a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviour required of a professional practitioner. It’ll enable you to develop a personal development plan, following a self-assessment of learning and development needs that meets your personal and professional requirements.

Developing Yourself as an Effective HR/L&D Practitioner

Core Modules


Delivering Learning and Development ActivitiesThis unit will give you the knowledge and skills required to deliver planned L&D activities in one-to-one, small group and large group sessions. The need for learning and development arises for diverse reasons, including both individual self-assessment and organisational assessment. A learning and development needs analysis may identify organisational challenges or problems affecting employees, for example, major organisational change, the introduction of new operations or systems and/or the maintenance of existing operations or systems.

Supporting Good Practice in Performance and Reward Management

Supporting Good Practice in Managing Employment Relations

This unit gives you an introduction to the purpose and processes of performance and reward management, and the role of HR in promoting and supporting good practice. Studying this unit will enable you to develop your understanding of how motivational theories and associated tools can be used within the context of performance and reward management and how these can have a positive impact on an organisation’s business objectives.

Managing the employment relationship effectively is a key part of the role of the HR practitioner. This unit aims to introduce a number of aspects of this task and to provide an introduction to employment law within the context of employee relations. It starts with an explanation of the employment relationship and the key parties that are involved within it. It then focuses on different aspects of HR activity, looking at good practice and legal requirements within each activity.

Elective Modules

What you’ll learn

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