CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, part-time during the day, over one year. The CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice covers the knowledge and behaviours that HR and people professionals need to create value in the workplace. CIPD has over 150,000 members worldwide and is the leading professional body for HR. This level 3 cipd hr qualification is recognised by employers across the UK. You'll study topics including people management, HR practice, and how organisations respond to a changing world of work.
Who this course is for
The CIPD Certificate in People Practice replaces the CIPD Certificate in Human Resource (HR) Practice, with a renewed focus on people management and HR. The qualification focuses on the knowledge and behaviours required to create value and make an impact in the changing world of work. The qualification sets the standard for people professionals. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has over 150, 000 members worldwide and is seen as the leading professional body in the field of HR, people management and development. CIPD membership and qualifications are highly valued and widely acknowledged to enhance career development and job prospects. They are recognised as a benchmark for professionalism and are a requirement for many personnel - line managers, team leaders, HR, people management and learning and development roles. The CIPD Certificate in People Practice qualification introduces candidates to a wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise in people practice. It is suited to those learners who are: aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people practice, working in a people practice / management role and wish to develop their knowledge to deliver immediate and short-term value for their organisation wish to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a people professional.
Entry requirements
Please contact the College on 01253352352 for further details on entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll explore the foundations of people management and HR practice.
You'll study how organisations attract, recruit, and retain employees.
You'll learn how employment law shapes HR decisions and workplace policies.
You'll examine how to support employee wellbeing and performance.
You'll develop skills in using data and evidence to inform HR decisions.
You'll understand how change affects people in organisations and how HR responds.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the college during the day. Learning is supported through tutor-led teaching, group discussion, and practical activities. Assessment is typically through written assignments that apply what you've learned to real HR scenarios. CIPD sets the assessment framework, and your work is submitted through the college. Contact the college on 01253 352352 for full details on how the course is assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Assistant. Support recruitment, employee records, and HR admin.
People Support Advisor. First point of contact for HR queries in a team.
HR Administrator. Manage HR processes and documentation day to day.
Recruitment Coordinator. Help manage hiring and onboarding for an organisation.
Learning and Development Administrator. Support training programmes and staff development.
What you could study next
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. The natural next step after the Level 3. Deepens your HR knowledge and moves you toward a more strategic HR role.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. Suited to those who want to specialise in training and developing people at work.
