Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus, part-time during the day, one day a week over a year. The pace makes it manageable alongside other commitments. This is the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, the entry-level CIPD HR qualification recognised by employers across the UK. You'll study the core areas of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, and people data. It leads directly to roles such as HR Assistant.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll explore how organisations are structured and how HR supports business goals.
You'll study recruitment and selection processes, including how to attract and assess candidates.
You'll learn how employment law shapes the relationship between employers and employees.
You'll examine how to support employee wellbeing and engagement at work.
You'll analyse people data and use it to inform HR decisions.
You'll develop an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
You'll practise core HR tasks such as writing job descriptions and handling basic employee queries.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Kettering Campus. Learning combines tutor-led teaching with group discussion and practical activities. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective tasks linked to real HR scenarios. There are no formal exams. CIPD assesses your work against its own standards, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Assistant: supporting recruitment, records, and day-to-day HR queries
HR Administrator: managing HR systems, contracts, and employee documentation
People Support Coordinator: first point of contact for staff and managers
Recruitment Coordinator: organising job adverts, interviews, and onboarding
Payroll and HR Support Officer: combining HR admin with basic payroll tasks
Learning and Development Administrator: coordinating training programmes and records
What you could study next
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management: the next CIPD HR qualification, recognised for HR Advisor and HR Officer roles.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development: if you want to specialise in training and development.
A degree-level HR programme: some universities accept the CIPD Level 3 as part of entry to HR-related degrees or top-up routes.
