CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Eastleigh. Evening classes run at Eastleigh College, so you can fit study around work. The course runs over 35 weeks part-time. You'll study the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, covering the core knowledge and skills that HR roles require. There are no formal academic entry requirements. The course lecturer will discuss your suitability before or during the first few weeks. You will need to become a CIPD student member while studying, at a cost of around £135. This level 3 CIPD HR qualification is well regarded by employers hiring for HR and people practice roles.
Who this course is for
Adult part time learners
Entry requirements
Although there are no formal academic entry requirements, the course lecturer will discuss your suitability for the course either before the course starts, or within the first few weeks. You will need to be a CIPD student member whilst studying. This costs approximately £135 and the lecturer will advise you of how to join at the start of the course.
What you will learn
You'll understand how organisations and people functions operate
You'll learn how to analyse and use people data to support decisions
You'll develop knowledge of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding
You'll explore employment law and how it applies in the workplace
You'll study how to support positive working relationships and employee wellbeing
You'll build skills in written and verbal communication for HR contexts
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at Eastleigh College each week. Learning is classroom-based, with tutor-led sessions and group discussion. Assessment for the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice is through written assignments and applied tasks that relate to real workplace scenarios. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against CIPD standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Eastleigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to register as a CIPD student member before or at the start of the course. The lecturer will explain how to do this. Membership costs approximately £135.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Assistant. Entry-level HR role supporting people teams
HR Administrator. Handling HR records, contracts, and correspondence
People Operations Assistant. Supporting HR processes in larger organisations
Recruitment Coordinator. Managing job adverts, interviews, and candidate pipelines
Payroll and HR Support Officer. Combined admin and payroll support role
Learning and Development Administrator. Coordinating training across a business
What you could study next
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. The next step for those moving into a more senior HR or people management role. Builds on the Foundation Certificate and leads to CIPD Associate membership.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. A specialist route for those interested in training, coaching, and workforce development.
