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Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Chichester – Chichester College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body
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About this course

Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, part-time during the day, over one year. This level 3 CIPD HR qualification covers the core knowledge and skills needed for HR and Learning and Development work. You'll study topics such as core behaviours, business culture, workforce planning, and employee relations. The course is free for eligible learners in GLA or devolved areas. If you're outside those areas, fees apply. It suits anyone building toward an HR role or developing existing HR knowledge at a manageable pace.

Who this course is for

Note! Not Available as a Free Course For Jobs outside GLA or Devolved Areas.

This is for Human Resources and Learning & Development students.

This course is for those who are aspiring to (or embarking on) a career in HR or L&D, and those who already work in the field but wish to develop their knowledge and skills. The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is a Foundation level, professional qualification based on the 2021 CIPD Profession Map. It sets the international benchmark for the people profession and provides a strong foundation to give people professionals the confidence and capabilities to guide their decision making, actions and behaviours.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core professional behaviours and the role of HR in organisations.
  • You'll study business culture and how it shapes the workplace.
  • You'll learn the principles of workforce planning and recruitment.
  • You'll understand employee relations and how to handle people issues fairly.
  • You'll examine learning and development practice and how it supports staff.
  • You'll develop skills in using people data and HR information to inform decisions.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Chichester College. Learning is assessed through written assignments and practical tasks linked to real HR scenarios. CIPD qualifications at this level are assessed without exams. Instead, you build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding across each unit of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HR Assistant: support recruitment, contracts, and employee records
  • HR Administrator: handle HR systems and day-to-day people admin
  • People and Culture Assistant: support workplace culture and engagement
  • Learning and Development Administrator: coordinate training and development activity
  • Recruitment Coordinator: manage hiring processes and candidate communications
  • Payroll and HR Support Officer: assist with payroll queries and HR admin

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.
  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development: suited to those focusing on training and development work.
  • A degree in Human Resource Management: for those aiming toward chartered CIPD membership and strategic HR roles.
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