CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Bournemouth

Cost£1,840.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body

About this course

CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus, part-time during the day. This level 3 cipd hr course runs over 35 weeks, giving you a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll study four units covering business culture, people practice, analytics, and core professional behaviours. No formal qualifications are needed to join. The course leads to CIPD Foundation Membership, a recognised step in an HR or Learning and Development career. Note that CIPD registration carries a separate fee paid directly to CIPD.

Who this course is for

If you are starting out in your Human Resources or Learning & Development career, the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice will give you the skills and knowledge to progress quickly in your chosen profession The Level 3 qualification, which leads to CIPD Foundation Membership, includes four core units designed to provide a solid grounding in the people profession, You can start at a range of times over the year, taking advantage of our fully flexible HR and L&D tutor led interactive online virtual training sessions. You will receive outstanding support and guidance from our renowned expert CIPD tutors throughout your qualification.

Entry requirements

You do not need any formal qualifications to join this course other than a keen interest in Human Resources, its related subjects and a good level ofthe English language, verbal and written.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how business culture and change affect organisations and the people within them.
  • You'll develop the core behaviours expected of people professionals in the workplace.
  • You'll learn how to use data and analytics to support HR decisions.
  • You'll study the essentials of people practice, including recruitment, talent, and reward.
  • You'll build the knowledge to support HR and Learning and Development functions in a range of organisations.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based at Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus. Assessment includes report writing, essays, and practical demonstration of skills across the four units. You'll work through tutor-led sessions and receive guidance throughout the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to register directly with CIPD as part of the qualification. CIPD registration carries a separate fee paid directly to CIPD.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HR Assistant: support recruitment, records, and employee relations
  • HR Administrator: handle HR processes and documentation day to day
  • People Support Coordinator: assist managers with people practice queries
  • Learning and Development Administrator: coordinate training and development activity
  • Recruitment Coordinator: manage candidate pipelines and hiring processes
  • Payroll and HR Support Officer: combine HR admin with payroll tasks

What you could study next

After this level 3 cipd hr qualification, you could move on to the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, which deepens your knowledge of employment law, workforce planning, and organisational development. That qualification leads to CIPD Associate Membership, a common requirement for HR Advisor and HR Business Partner roles. Some learners also progress to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma for senior or strategic HR positions.