Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, part-time during the day, over one year. That pace works well if you have other commitments alongside your studies. This is the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, the recognised starting point for a career in HR. You'll study core topics in people practice, including recruitment, employee relations, and workforce data. The level 3 CIPD HR qualification is well known to employers hiring for HR roles, and completing it puts you in a strong position for entry-level HR work.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll explore how organisations are structured and how HR supports business goals.
You'll learn how to attract, recruit, and onboard new employees.
You'll study employment law and how it shapes day-to-day HR decisions.
You'll examine how to support positive employee relations in the workplace.
You'll work with people data and learn how to use it to inform HR decisions.
You'll develop skills in written and verbal communication for a professional HR context.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bedford College. Assessment is through written assignments and applied tasks that relate to real HR scenarios. There is no formal exam. Work is submitted and assessed throughout the year, so you build your portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Assistant - supporting recruitment, records, and employee queries
HR Administrator - handling HR documentation and systems
People Support Coordinator - first point of contact for staff HR matters
Recruitment Administrator - assisting with hiring and onboarding processes
Payroll and HR Support Officer - combining HR admin with payroll tasks
Training Coordinator - organising learning and development activity
What you could study next
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management - the next step for those moving into a more senior HR role, covering strategic HR, talent management, and employment law in greater depth.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development - suited to those who want to specialise in training and development rather than generalist HR.
