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Level 5 HR Course in Canterbury

CostThe fee for this course is £1,495.
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCIPD awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 HR Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Canterbury College, part-time during the day, over 44 weeks. The course fee is £1,495. You'll study organisational performance, employment relationship management, talent management, workforce planning, reward, and diversity and inclusion. Face-to-face sessions let you ask questions, join discussions, and work through assignments with tutor support. The course draws on your own workplace experience throughout, so you can apply what you learn straight away.

Who this course is for

Progress onto more senior roles within your career with our Level 5 CIPD Diploma in People Management.

This course builds on the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice and is aimed at further expanding learners? independent practice.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the employee lifecycle connects to wider organisational strategy.
  • You'll develop skills in evidence-based practice and how to apply research to people management decisions.
  • You'll learn how to manage employment relationships and handle workplace issues effectively.
  • You'll study talent management and workforce planning to support business growth.
  • You'll examine reward frameworks and how they link to performance and contribution.
  • You'll build knowledge of diversity, inclusion, and how to embed them in people practice.
  • You'll practise professional behaviours and understand how to add value as an HR professional.

How you will learn

You'll learn through face-to-face classroom sessions at Canterbury College, with structured tutor-led discussions and group learning. Assessment is assignment-based. You'll draw on your own workplace examples to support your written work, connecting what you study to situations you already know. Clear assignment guidance is provided throughout the course to help you meet CIPD's requirements.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HR Advisor: support managers and staff on people matters day to day.
  • HR Business Partner: align people strategy with business objectives.
  • People Manager: lead a team and manage performance across a department.
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist: oversee recruitment and workforce planning.
  • Reward and Benefits Analyst: design and manage pay and recognition schemes.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Officer: develop and embed inclusion policies across an organisation.
  • HR Manager: take responsibility for the full HR function in a business.

What you could study next

  • CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management: the next step for those aiming for senior HR leadership or Head of HR roles. It covers strategic workforce planning, organisational design, and advanced employment law.
  • Chartered CIPD Membership: once you have sufficient experience alongside your Level 5, you can apply for Chartered Member status, which is recognised by employers across the UK and internationally.
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