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Free Level 5 HR Course in Milton Keynes

CostFREE
Duration40 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 5 HR Course in Milton Keynes. Evening classes run at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology, so you can study around your existing commitments. Over 40 weeks, you'll develop the knowledge and skills needed for HR management roles, covering areas such as people practice, workforce planning, and employment law. This is a CIPD-level qualification, and CIPD is the professional body that UK employers look for when hiring HR managers and business partners. Whether you're moving into HR or looking to formalise your experience, a free hr course for adults at this level opens doors to senior people management roles.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of how organisations are structured and how people practice supports business goals.
  • You'll explore workforce planning, talent management, and how to attract and retain employees.
  • You'll study employment law and how to apply it in real HR decisions.
  • You'll learn how to manage performance, including handling difficult conversations and supporting employee development.
  • You'll examine reward and recognition approaches and how they affect motivation.
  • You'll build skills in using data and evidence to inform HR decisions.
  • You'll develop your professional practice, including how to work ethically and build credibility as an HR professional.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology on an evening timetable. CIPD qualifications at this level are assessed through a combination of written assignments and applied tasks that relate to real workplace scenarios. You'll work through units that build on each other across the 40 weeks, with assessment submitted throughout the course rather than in a single exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Institute 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 day to day
  • HR Business Partner: aligns HR strategy with business objectives
  • People Manager: leads a team with responsibility for performance and development
  • Recruitment Manager: oversees hiring processes and talent pipelines
  • Learning and Development Coordinator: designs and delivers staff training programmes
  • HR Officer: handles employee relations, contracts, and HR administration
  • Organisational Development Consultant: works on culture, change, and workforce planning

What you could study next

After completing the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management, you can progress to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management, which is the qualification for senior HR director and strategic leadership roles. You might also consider specialist qualifications in areas such as employment law, learning and development, or organisational psychology, depending on the direction you want to take your HR career.

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