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Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Burton-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body
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About this course

Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, part-time during the day over 35 weeks. This level 3 cipd hr qualification covers a wide range of people practice knowledge, from employment law and recruitment to reward and performance. Sessions combine discussions, case studies, presentations, and workshops. You'll also do around four hours of self-directed study each week. Entry requirements apply, including a Level 2 qualification or relevant work experience. Note that a one-off CIPD membership fee of £170 is payable directly to CIPD.

Who this course is for

This course could help you to broaden your knowledge and gain experience in the field of Human Resources. Whether you are currently working in HR and want to consolidate your experience, or whether you would like to work in the area, this qualification could help boost your career. This qualification introduces you to a wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise in people practice. It is suited to those learners who are:

Studying, aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people practice Working in a people practice support role and wish to develop their knowledge and deliver immediate and short-term value for their organisation& Wish to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a people professional

You are required to attend college for three hours a week, attend tutorials arranged with your tutor and undertake at least four hours self-directed study each week. Sessions contain a combination of individual and group work. This includes discussions, case studies, presentations, debates, research, workshops and tutorials. Tutorials can be conducted using Microsoft teams. The course starts in September and ends in June. If you have Learning Difficulty or Disability, please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application, we can help with this too. Please note: Learners will be required to pay an additional membership fee of £109 plus a £40 administration charge for new members directly to CIPD. This one-off registration fee will give you access to the qualification for its lifetime, typically four to five years, and access to the study support resources, and enable you to sit the qualification assessments. For more information on this CIPD registration fee please follow this link https://www.cipd.org/uk/membership/membership-fees

Entry requirements

Applicants will be expected to have a recognised level 2 subject specific vocational qualification. If not already achieved, be working towards completing a level 2 literacy qualification. (or) Several years' occupational experience within relevant disciplines will also be considered

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core HR and people practice principles used in real organisations.
  • You'll study how organisations recruit, select, and onboard people.
  • You'll learn about employment law and how it shapes HR decisions.
  • You'll examine reward, wellbeing, and performance management approaches.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing and presenting people data.
  • You'll practise professional communication and evidence-based decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll attend three hours of classes each week at Burton Town Centre Campus. Sessions include individual and group work, covering discussions, case studies, presentations, debates, research, and workshops. You'll also attend tutorials, which can be held via Microsoft Teams. Alongside classroom time, you'll complete at least four hours of self-directed study each week. Assessment is through written assignments and applied tasks linked to people practice scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to pay a one-off CIPD membership fee of £170 directly to CIPD before you can sit the qualification.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HR Assistant: support recruitment, records, and employee queries
  • HR Administrator: handle HR processes and documentation in-house
  • People Support Officer: assist managers with day-to-day people matters
  • Recruitment Coordinator: manage hiring processes and candidate communications
  • Learning and Development Administrator: coordinate training across an organisation
  • Payroll and HR Support Officer: combine HR admin with payroll duties

What you could study next

After completing this level 3 cipd hr course, you could move on to the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. That qualification deepens your strategic HR knowledge and is suited to those moving into more senior people practice roles. Some learners also use this Foundation Certificate as a stepping stone toward a degree-level HR programme at university.

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