Free Level 5 HR Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers people management at a strategic and operational level, including employment law, talent management, and workforce planning. You'll typically complete it over around nine months. This is a CIPD qualification, which carries real weight with employers in HR and people management.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of employment law and how it applies in the workplace.
You'll explore how organisations attract, recruit, and retain talent.
You'll study workforce planning and how to align people strategy with business goals.
You'll learn how to manage performance and support employee development.
You'll examine reward and pay structures and how they affect motivation.
You'll build skills in handling employee relations, including conflict and disciplinary processes.
You'll develop your ability to use people data and analytics to inform decisions.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Grimsby Institute. Assessment is through a mix of written assignments and applied tasks that reflect real HR practice. CIPD qualifications are assessed through portfolio-style evidence and written work rather than traditional exams. You'll build a body of work over the course that demonstrates your competence across the units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Advisor: supports managers and staff on people matters
People Manager: leads a team with HR responsibility
HR Business Partner: aligns HR activity with business strategy
Talent Acquisition Specialist: focuses on recruitment and hiring
Learning and Development Coordinator: designs and delivers staff training
Employee Relations Advisor: handles workplace disputes and policy
Reward and Benefits Analyst: manages pay and benefits structures
What you could study next
CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management: the next step for those moving into senior HR or strategic roles. It's the qualification most associated with Chartered CIPD membership.
A postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management: some universities accept the CIPD Level 5 as part of entry criteria for HR-related master's programmes.
