Level 5 HR Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus, part-time during the day over 36 weeks. You'll need a completed Level 3 CIPD qualification to join. The course covers seven units, three core units built around the CIPD Profession Map and four specialist HR units covering areas such as workforce planning, talent management, reward, and employment law. It leads to CIPD Associate Membership, which is only available at Level 5 and above. A level 5 hr qualification that opens doors to mid and senior HR roles.
Who this course is for
There is nothing like a prestigious professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development to encourage employers to take notice when you are applying for an HR role.
Ideal for those who want to improve their people management skills and knowledge, the Level 5 qualification comprises seven units in total, three of which are core units based on the CIPD Profession Map, a further four to develop specialist HR knowledge.
This qualification leads to that all important CIPD Associate Membership, now only available with Level 5 and Level 7 qualifications.
You can start at a range of times over the year, taking advantage of our fully flexible HR tutor led interactive online virtual training sessions, to maximise your learning, but minimise the impact on your busy schedules.
Entry requirements
Completed Level 3 CIPD
What you will learn
You'll study workforce planning and how organisations build and manage their talent pipelines.
You'll explore employment relationship management and the legal frameworks that underpin it.
You'll examine reward for performance and how pay and recognition strategies are designed.
You'll analyse organisational performance and culture and how they connect in practice.
You'll develop evidence-based practice skills to inform HR decisions with data and research.
You'll build professional behaviours aligned to the CIPD Profession Map.
You'll cover talent management principles and specialist employment law.
How you will learn
Each unit is assessed through written assignment submission to CIPD. Classes are tutor-led and run in a workshop format alongside formal tuition sessions. You'll have the opportunity to meet and work alongside other HR practitioners during the course. All seven units must be completed and submitted to achieve the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth & Poole College Bournemouth Campus 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: align HR strategy with business objectives
People Operations Manager: oversee day-to-day HR functions and processes
Talent Acquisition Manager: manage recruitment and workforce planning
Employee Relations Advisor: handle workplace disputes and employment law matters
Reward and Benefits Manager: design and manage pay and recognition schemes
Learning and Development Manager: plan and deliver staff training programmes
What you could study next
CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management: the natural next step for those moving into senior or strategic HR roles. It leads to CIPD Chartered Membership, which is the benchmark for senior HR professionals.
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership: suits those moving into broader leadership roles beyond HR.
A postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration may also be worth considering if you want to combine academic and professional credentials.
