Level 5 HR Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College, with part-time daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. This Course is for people already working in Human Resources who want to develop their practice and take on more responsibility. You'll study people management in depth, covering areas such as workforce planning, employment law, and HR strategy. The Course takes around one year to complete. You'll earn the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management with certificate.
Who this course is for
For learners working in Human Resouces
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of employment law and how it applies in practice.
You'll learn how to manage workforce planning and talent pipelines.
You'll explore how to support employee wellbeing and engagement.
You'll study how to handle performance management and difficult conversations.
You'll examine how HR strategy connects to wider organisational goals.
You'll build knowledge of reward, recognition, and pay frameworks.
You'll develop skills in using people data to inform HR decisions.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face during the day. The CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management is assessed through a combination of written assignments and applied practice activities. You'll work through units that ask you to relate theory directly to your own workplace context, drawing on your experience in Human Resources.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR Advisor: supports managers and staff on people issues day-to-day
HR Business Partner: aligns HR activity with business strategy
People Manager: leads a team with direct HR responsibility
Resourcing and Talent Specialist: manages recruitment and workforce planning
Employee Relations Advisor: handles workplace disputes and policy
Learning and Development Coordinator: designs and delivers staff training
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 next step for HR professionals moving into senior or strategic roles.
CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development: suited to those specialising in organisational learning.
A postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management (MSc or MA): many universities accept CIPD Level 5 as entry evidence for relevant master's programmes.
