Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Milton Keynes. Evening classes run at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology, so you can study around your working week. The course runs over 30 weeks part-time and covers the foundations of people practice, including recruitment, employment law, and supporting the employee lifecycle. CIPD is the professional body for HR, and employers across the UK recognise its qualifications when hiring for HR roles.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore how organisations are structured and how HR supports business goals.
You'll study core employment law and what it means in practice.
You'll learn how to attract, recruit, and onboard new employees.
You'll develop skills in supporting employee relations and handling workplace issues.
You'll understand how to use people data to inform HR decisions.
You'll practise written and verbal communication skills used in HR roles.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face in the evening at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology. Assessment for the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice is through written assignments and applied tasks that reflect real HR situations. There are no formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course that demonstrates your understanding of people practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Assistant, supporting recruitment and employee records day to day
HR Administrator, handling HR paperwork and systems in a team
People Operations Assistant, working in fast-growing or tech-led businesses
Recruitment Coordinator, managing candidate pipelines and interview scheduling
Learning and Development Administrator, supporting training programmes
Payroll and HR Support Officer, combining HR with payroll administration
What you could study next
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, the next step for those moving into an HR Advisor or generalist role with more responsibility.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development, for those drawn toward training and development work.
A degree-level qualification in Human Resource Management, recognised by CIPD as a route toward Chartered membership.
