Free CIPD Level 3 HR Course in York. Classes run at York College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one week and covers the foundations of people practice, giving you the knowledge and skills that HR roles require. A level 3 cipd hr qualification carries real weight with employers hiring for HR and people management roles. You'll study topics such as core behaviours in people practice, business culture, and the basics of employment law.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll explore core behaviours and professional standards expected in people practice roles.
You'll study how business culture and change affect people and organisations.
You'll learn the fundamentals of employment law and how it applies in the workplace.
You'll develop knowledge of recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
You'll examine how organisations manage performance and reward employees.
You'll build an understanding of how HR data and analytics support decision-making.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at York College during the day. CIPD qualifications at this level are assessed through written assignments and reflective activities rather than exams. You'll apply what you learn to real workplace scenarios and build a portfolio of evidence over the course. York College will confirm the full assessment details when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College 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
People Support Administrator, handling HR admin and employee documentation
HR Coordinator, organising training, onboarding, and HR processes
Recruitment Administrator, managing candidate pipelines and interview scheduling
Payroll and HR Administrator, combining people data with payroll support
Learning and Development Administrator, coordinating training programmes
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 people manager position.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development, suited to those who want to specialise in training and development.
A degree in Human Resource Management, for those looking to move into strategic or senior HR roles over time.
