Course details may be subject to change.
This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.
New College Durham is an approved provider of CIPD qualifications.
Gain an understanding of people practice and how to contribute to an organisation to support change and drive impact.
This programme will develop your confidence and provide you with the skills to help you to build your expertise and to inspire you to undertake tactical tasks that deliver value in the workplace.
This flexible programme is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.
Entry Criteria
GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and maths, or Functional Skills Level 2
Additional Costs
You must purchase a CIPD membership at the start of the programme as this is an essential requirement to be able to complete the course. CIPD may withhold your certificate on completion if you do not hold a membership.
What are the next steps?
You will be invited to an informal interview with the programme lead. Please bring evidence of your previous qualifications.
Study Aims
The primary purpose of this CIPD qualification is to develop your knowledge and skills of people practice, to help you to build your expertise and to inspire you to undertake tactical tasks that deliver value.
This course will develop your confidence and knowledge to allow you to contribute to an organisation, supporting change and driving impact.
You will gain an advanced understanding of people practice and the HR profession, and will learn how to apply this to the world of work.
This Level 3 Certificate in People Practice (CIPD) professional qualification is based on the CIPD Profession Map. The Map was launched in 2018, having been developed in collaboration with a wide range of experts working at the heart of the profession. It sets the international benchmark for the people profession and provides a strong foundation to provide you with the confidence and capabilities to guide decision-making, actions and behaviours.
Modules Studied
Topics studied typically include the following – modules are subject to change by the course team:
- Business, Culture and Change
- Principles of Analytics
- Core Behaviours for People Professionals
- Essentials of People Practice
Teaching and Assessment
This programme is delivered via blended learning in partnership with Mindful Education. You will attend a face-to-face session on site at New College Durham every other week and engage in online learning via the Mindful Education platform.
Each session includes taught theory and seminar activities. The sessions are inclusive and develop your knowledge and practice of being a people practitioner.
Sessions are interactive so you can apply the theory into practice. Each unit has an assessment which has been designed and written by CIPD.
Industry Links
We have links with the CIPD North East Branch - you will be encouraged to attend at least one of their events per academic year. These are based in the region and provide excellent support and advice, usually free of change.
We also have strong industry links with ACAS, CIPD and professional organisations who may come in and deliver guest speaker slots throughout the programme.
What else?
The CIPD has been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. It helps organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. It’s the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With almost 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using its research, insights and learning – it gives trusted advice and offers independent thought leadership. It’s a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
You may choose to progress to the Level 5 CIPD programme at New College Durham and/or gain employment within the industry.
