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Free Level 5 HR Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 5 HR Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. Over one year, part-time, you'll build knowledge across key areas of people practice, including talent management, relationship management, and workforce planning. You'll also develop the professional behaviours employers look for in HR roles. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right level for you. Whether you're looking to formalise your HR experience or step into a more senior people management role, this free hr course for adults gives you a recognised CIPD qualification.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

New College Durham is an approved provider of CIPD qualifications.

This degree level programme aims to develop your knowledge and understanding in key areas of people practice, as well as an understanding of people practice in a business context.

Develop professional behaviours and an understanding of talent and relationship management and workforce planning.

This programme is delivered face to face, on site at New College Durham.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of people practice in a business context.
  • You'll study talent management and how organisations attract and retain people.
  • You'll explore workforce planning and how to align people strategy with business needs.
  • You'll build skills in relationship management across teams and stakeholders.
  • You'll develop professional behaviours expected at a senior HR level.
  • You'll understand how HR functions operate within wider organisational structures.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered face to face at New College Durham. As a CIPD qualification, assessment typically combines written assignments, reflective practice, and applied tasks that draw on real workplace scenarios. You'll study part-time over one year, with daytime attendance. The CIPD framework shapes both what you study and how your progress is assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HR Advisor: supports employees and managers on HR policy and process
  • HR Business Partner: aligns people strategy with business objectives
  • People Manager: leads a team with responsibility for performance and wellbeing
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist: manages recruitment and workforce planning
  • Learning and Development Coordinator: designs and delivers staff training programmes
  • Employee Relations Advisor: handles workplace disputes and policy compliance
  • HR Manager: oversees HR operations across a department or organisation

What you could study next

  • CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management: the senior-level CIPD qualification, suited to those moving into strategic or director-level HR roles.
  • Chartered CIPD Membership: after completing Level 5, you can work toward Chartered status through experience and continued professional development.
  • Postgraduate study in HRM or Business: a Level 5 CIPD Diploma sits at degree level and may support entry to relevant postgraduate programmes.
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