Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, part-time during the day, one day a week over one year. This makes it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, covering the core knowledge and skills that underpin HR work. The CIPD is the professional body for HR and people management, and employers across the UK recognise its qualifications. You'll graduate with a level 3 cipd hr certificate and CIPD Foundation Membership, which is the standard starting point for an HR Assistant role.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll understand how organisations are structured and how HR supports business goals.
You'll learn how to recruit and select candidates fairly and effectively.
You'll explore employment law and how it applies to everyday HR situations.
You'll develop skills in supporting employee relations and handling workplace issues.
You'll learn how to use people data and HR metrics to inform decisions.
You'll understand learning and development practices and how to support colleagues' growth.
You'll build knowledge of reward, pay, and benefits within organisations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College. Assessment is a mix of written assignments and practical activities linked to real HR scenarios. There are no formal exams. Work is submitted throughout the year, so you build up your portfolio of evidence as you go. Your tutor will give feedback on each piece before you move to the next.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield 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 and documentation
People Services Coordinator, handling HR processes across a team
Recruitment Coordinator, supporting hiring and candidate management
Learning and Development Administrator, organising training programmes
Payroll and HR Support Officer, combining HR and payroll duties
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 or aiming for HR Advisor level.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development, suited to those who want to specialise in training and development.
A degree-level programme in Human Resource Management, for those looking to move into strategic HR or management roles.
