Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Telford. Classes run at Telford College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 35 weeks, so you can study at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll build the knowledge and skills that underpin professional people practice, covering areas like recruitment, employee relations, and workforce planning. This is the CIPD's own entry-level HR qualification, and employers recognise it as the starting point for a career in HR. A good standard of written and spoken English is required.
Who this course is for
This introduces the learner to a wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise in people practice. It is suited to those learners studying, aspiring to, or embarking on a career in people practice, and those working in a people practice support role and wish to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a people professional.
Entry requirements
A good standard of written and spoken English.
What you will learn
You'll explore the foundations of people practice and what HR professionals do day to day.
You'll learn how organisations are structured and how people functions support business goals.
You'll study recruitment and selection processes, including how to attract and assess candidates.
You'll develop understanding of employment law and how it shapes HR decisions.
You'll learn how to support employee relations, including handling conflict and grievances.
You'll examine how learning and development activities are planned and delivered.
You'll build skills in using people data and HR metrics to inform decisions.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Telford College. Assessment is through written assignments and practical tasks linked to real HR scenarios. The CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice is assessed without formal exams. Instead, you'll produce evidence of your knowledge and understanding through coursework submitted throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Telford 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. Managing HR systems, contracts, and documentation.
People Support Coordinator. Helping teams with HR processes and policies.
Recruitment Coordinator. Organising interviews and candidate communications.
Learning and Development Administrator. Supporting training programmes and records.
Payroll and HR Support Officer. Handling pay queries alongside 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 role, covering strategic people management and organisational development.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. Suited to those focusing on training, coaching, and workforce development rather than generalist HR.
