Free Level 5 HR Course in Telford. Classes run at Telford College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 35 weeks, giving you space to fit study around other commitments. This CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management builds on your existing HR knowledge, taking you into more senior people professional roles. You'll work through complex, operational HR topics, developing the analytical thinking employers expect at management level. To join, you'll need a CIPD Level 3 qualification and/or relevant experience.
Who this course is for
This builds on the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice and is aimed at further expanding learners’ independent practice to enable them to evolve into more senior roles within organisations as people professionals. Learners’ work will be mainly operational with some complexity. They will contribute to the thinking around their work, analysing information to inform choices and actions.
Entry requirements
CIPD Level 3 and/or relevant qualifications or experience
What you will learn
You'll analyse people data to inform HR decisions and recommendations.
You'll develop your understanding of employment law and how it applies in practice.
You'll explore how to design and manage recruitment and talent processes.
You'll examine reward, pay, and performance frameworks used in organisations.
You'll build skills in managing employee relations and handling workplace conflict.
You'll consider how HR strategy connects to wider organisational goals.
You'll strengthen your ability to work independently on complex people management challenges.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Telford College, combining tutor-led teaching with discussion and practical application. Assessment is through written assignments and work-based evidence that reflect real HR scenarios. You'll draw on your own workplace experience throughout, applying what you learn to operational and strategic people management tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Telford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Manager: lead people management across a team or department.
HR Business Partner: work strategically alongside senior leaders.
People Operations Manager: oversee day-to-day HR functions and processes.
Talent Acquisition Manager: manage recruitment strategy and hiring pipelines.
Employee Relations Advisor: handle complex workplace issues and disputes.
Learning and Development Manager: design and deliver staff training programmes.
Reward and Benefits Manager: manage pay, grading, and employee benefits.
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 director-level HR roles.
Chartered CIPD Membership: once you have the Level 5 Diploma and sufficient experience, you can apply for Chartered Member status, which carries significant weight with employers.
