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Free Level 5 HR Course in Farnborough – Farnborough College of Technology

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 5 HR Course in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 33 weeks, you'll cover the core areas of people management: workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and HR practice. This is a CIPD qualification, and the CIPD name carries real weight with employers when you're applying for HR roles.

Who this course is for

See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how organisations design and plan their workforce
  • You'll study employee relations and how to handle workplace conflict
  • You'll examine how talent is attracted, recruited, and retained
  • You'll develop your understanding of learning and development practice
  • You'll analyse how HR contributes to business performance and strategy
  • You'll build knowledge of employment law and its practical application
  • You'll practise using data and evidence to inform HR decisions

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Farnborough College of Technology. CIPD qualifications at this level are assessed through written assignments and applied tasks that draw on workplace scenarios. You'll demonstrate your understanding by analysing real HR situations and producing evidence-based responses. There is no formal written exam; assessment is continuous throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HR Advisor: supports managers and staff on people matters
  • HR Officer: handles day-to-day HR processes and casework
  • People Manager: leads a team with direct HR responsibility
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist: focuses on recruitment and hiring
  • Learning and Development Coordinator: designs and delivers training
  • HR Business Partner: aligns HR activity with business goals
  • Employee Relations Advisor: manages workplace disputes and policy

What you could study next

After completing this Diploma, you could progress to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management, which is the qualification associated with Chartered membership of the CIPD. Some learners also move into specialist postgraduate study in HR, employment law, or organisational development at university.

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