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Free Level 5 HR Course in Basingstoke

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 5 HR Course in Basingstoke. Evening classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, part-time over 34 weeks.

This CIPD qualification covers the core areas of people management at an operational level. You'll study topics including workforce planning, talent management, employment law, and employee relations. The course builds your ability to analyse people data and make informed HR decisions. It suits those already working in HR who want to move into more senior roles.

You'll finish with the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management.

Who this course is for

This Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification is a foundation for those seeking a career in Human Resource Management. The course builds on the Level 3 CIPD and is aimed at expanding learners� independent practice to enable them to evolve into more senior roles within organisations as people professionals. Learners� work will be mainly operational with some complexity. They will contribute to the thinking around their work, analysing information to inform choices and actions. Working with and influencing others through their work will create short-term value for a wider audience. Using a framework of HR and L&D understanding, behaviours and skills development, this qualification offers the opportunity for learners to transition to employment as people managers.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details

What you will learn

  • You'll explore workforce planning and how organisations attract and retain talent.
  • You'll study employment law and how it shapes HR practice.
  • You'll develop skills in employee relations and handling workplace issues.
  • You'll learn how to use people data to support decision-making.
  • You'll examine approaches to performance management and development.
  • You'll build your understanding of organisational culture and change.
  • You'll practise working independently on complex HR tasks.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the evening at Basingstoke College of Technology. The CIPD Associate Diploma is assessed through a mix of written assignments and applied practice activities. You'll complete work that reflects real HR tasks, drawing on your own workplace experience where relevant. Assessment is set by CIPD and marked against their professional standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HR Advisor, provides guidance on HR policy and employee matters.
  • HR Officer, supports day-to-day HR operations within an organisation.
  • HR Business Partner, works alongside managers to align people strategy with business goals.
  • HR Manager, leads HR functions and manages a team.
  • HR Consultant, advises organisations on people management on a project or contract basis.
  • Senior HR Advisor, handles complex casework and supports junior HR colleagues.

What you could study next

  • CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management, the next step for those aiming at senior or strategic HR roles such as HR Director.
  • CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development, suited to those moving into organisational development or L&D leadership.
  • A postgraduate HR qualification at a university, for those who want an academic route alongside their CIPD membership.
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