Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, part-time during the day. The course runs over 33 weeks, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll work toward the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, the entry-level CIPD HR qualification recognised by employers across the UK. It covers the core knowledge and skills needed to work in HR, including recruitment, employee relations, and people data. A strong starting point for a career as an HR Assistant.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll explore how organisations and people functions operate
You'll study core HR processes including recruitment and selection
You'll learn how to support employee relations and handle workplace issues
You'll work with people data and understand how to use it in HR decisions
You'll develop an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
You'll build knowledge of learning and development practices
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom sessions at Farnborough College of Technology. Assessment for the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice is based on written assignments and practical tasks rather than formal exams. You'll apply what you learn to real HR scenarios and build a portfolio of evidence across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Assistant: support recruitment, records, and employee queries
HR Administrator: manage HR systems and documentation
People Services Coordinator: coordinate HR processes across a team
Recruitment Administrator: assist with hiring and onboarding
Learning and Development Administrator: support training programmes
Payroll and HR Support Officer: handle payroll queries alongside HR tasks
What you could study next
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management: the next step in the CIPD framework, suited to those moving into an HR Advisor or people manager role
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development: for those interested in training and development as a specialism
Level 5 HR or Business Management Degree (top-up): some universities accept the CIPD Level 5 toward a degree programme
