Free Level 5 HR Course in Beverley. Evening classes run at Flemingate Centre, so you can fit study around your working week. The CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management covers the knowledge and skills needed to operate effectively in HR and people management roles. You'll explore topics such as workforce planning, employment law, talent management, and organisational performance. The course runs over approximately 10 months part-time. CIPD membership is a recognised mark of professional standing in HR, and this Diploma sits at the level employers associate with HR advisor and people manager roles.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of how organisations attract, recruit, and retain talent.
You'll explore employment law and how it shapes HR decisions in the workplace.
You'll learn how to support workforce planning and organisational change.
You'll build knowledge of reward, pay, and benefits frameworks.
You'll study how to develop and coach people to improve performance.
You'll examine how data and evidence inform HR practice and decision-making.
You'll consider the ethical and professional responsibilities of working in HR.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Flemingate Centre on an evening, part-time basis. Assessment on the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management is through a combination of written assignments and applied practice tasks. You'll work through core and specialist units, demonstrating your knowledge and its application to real HR situations. The CIPD also requires you to engage with its professional behaviours framework as part of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Advisor: supporting managers and staff on employment matters
People Manager: leading a team with HR responsibility
HR Business Partner: aligning people strategy with business goals
Talent Acquisition Specialist: managing recruitment and selection
Learning and Development Coordinator: planning and delivering staff training
Employee Relations Advisor: handling workplace disputes and policy
HR Officer: generalist role across the full employee lifecycle
What you could study next
CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management: the senior-level CIPD qualification for those moving into strategic or head-of-function HR roles.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development: if your focus shifts toward training, coaching, and workforce development rather than generalist HR.
A postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management: some universities recognise CIPD Level 5 as meeting entry requirements for an MA or MSc in HRM.
