CIPD Level 3 Foundation
Certi cate in People
Practice
Call our expert CIPD HR advisors on 0333 920 3184
*Pass rate based on 9,266 assignments achieving a pass in 2023.
Contents
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Why ICS Learn? Your expert CIPD tutors
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Why CIPD? Your CIPD modules
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Your course at a glance Your CIPD assessments
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Is this course right for you? Your CIPD membership
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CIPD Level 3 student reviews Your career hub
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Your interest-free payment plan How to choose the ideal CIPD course
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Your student journey Your questions answered
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Find out more
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Getting quali ed with us is simple,
exible, and a ordable.
As pioneers in exible learning for 130 years and a leading CIPD centre for
30 years, we make it easy to shape CIPD around your job, family, and life.
You’ll learn 100% online from anywhere, getting unlimited advice from your
expert tutor whenever you need it.
*Pass rate based on 9,266 assignments achieving a pass in 2023.
** Source: ICS Learn's 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating is the highest of any online CIPD provider.
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CIPD quali cations are the global gold standard in people
management.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is the most respected HR and L&D organisation in the world.
Its prestigious quali cations are often listed as a prerequisite by employers and will give you the in-demand skills you need to build a
rewarding and successful career in HR or L&D – even if you have no previous experience.
And you don’t need to wait until you’ve achieved your quali cation to start reaping the bene ts. Even putting the words ‘Studying
towards CIPD’ on your CV will open doors, helping you:
Increase your salary Earn promotions
Get headhunted by
Secure your dream job
recruiters
of ICS Learn CIPD students say CIPD was essential or say CIPD makes them more recommend studying CIPD
increase their salary preferred for their current role attractive to employers
Based on a survey of 3,471 ICS Learn CIPD students who graduated between 2012 and 2019.
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Your course at a glance Schedule
Modules
Flexible, learn from anywhere
Essentials of People Practice
Core Behaviours for People Professionals Format
Business, Culture and Change in Context On Demand or Live Online
Principles of Analytics
Support
Average completion time
Unlimited tutor support online and by phone
7-9 months
Support period Additional fees
12 months CIPD Membership fees
Start date
Any time – get started as soon as you enrol
Visit our website for course cost and 0% payment plan details
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Is this course right for you?
The prestigious CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certi cate is perfect for you if you're just getting started in your HR or L&D career and want to
develop the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful people professional.
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Typical job titles at Foundation level
HR or L&D Assistant
People & Culture Assistant
HR Administrator
Trainer
Entry requirements
As this is a beginner-level course, there are no formal entry requirements.
Language requirements
If English is your second language, we recommend you have an IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 71/Cambridge Grade C or equivalent, but we're
happy to review your case on an individual basis.
Average salaries are from the 2023 Hays Uk Salary & Recruiting Trends report.
Scotland Northern Ireland South West
Foundation Foundation Foundation
HR Assistant/Administrator £23,000 - £28,000 HR Assistant/Administrator £18,000 - £25,000 HR Assistant/Administrator £20,000 - £30,000
HR O cer £25,000 - £29,000 HR O cer £20,000 - £26,000 HR O cer £20,000 - £32,000
HR Coordinator £25,000 - £29,000 HR Coordinator £20,000 - £26,000 HR Coordinator £20,000 - £32,000
Associate Associate Associate
HR Manager £40,000 - £60,000 HR Manager £35,000 - £50,000 HR Manager £40,000 - £70,000
HR Business Partner £45,000 - £60,000 HR Business Partner £35,000 - £50,000 HR Business Partner £50,000 - £70,000
HR Advisor £30,000 - £40,000 HR Advisor £25,000 - £35,000 HR Advisor £25,000 - £38,000
Advanced Advanced Advanced
HR Director £65,000 - £70,000 HR Director £60,000 - £80,000 HR Director £85,000 - £150,000
Head of HR £55,000 - £67,000 Head of HR £55,000 - £70,000 Head of HR £60,000 - £90,000
Senior HR Business Partner £55,000- £62,000 Senior HR Business Partner £50,000- £60,000 HR Business Partner £55,000- £70,000
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North West London Wales
Foundation Foundation Foundation
HR Assistant/Administrator £20,000 - £26,000 HR Assistant/Administrator £25,000 - £30,000 HR Assistant/Administrator £18,000 - £30,000
HR O cer £22,000 - £28,000 HR O cer £27,000 - £35,000 HR O cer £27,000 - £32,000
HR Coordinator £22,000 - £28,000 HR Coordinator £27,000 - £35,000 HR Coordinator £27,000 - £32,000
Associate Associate Associate
HR Manager £45,000 - £60,000 HR Manager £45,000 - £80,000 HR Manager £50,000 - £70,000
HR Business Partner £45,000 - £70,000 HR Business Partner £55,000 - £90,000 HR Business Partner £35,000 - £60,000
HR Advisor £28,000 - £40,000 HR Advisor £33,000 - £45,000 HR Advisor £32,000 - £38,000
Advanced Advanced Advanced
HR Director £70,000 - £100,000 HR Director £85,000 - £150,000 HR Director £85,000 - £105,000
Head of HR £60,000 - £80,000 Head of HR £75,000 - £120,000 Head of HR £60,000 - £90,000
Senior HR Business Partner £50,000- £60,000 HR Business Partner £55,000 - £90,000 Senior HR Business Partner £55,000 - £75,000
Eastern North East Yorkshire and the Humber
Foundation Foundation Foundation
HR Assistant/Administrator £21,000 - £30,000 HR Assistant/Administrator £16,000 - £23,000 HR Assistant/Administrator £20,000 - £27,000
HR O cer £25,000 - £32,000 HR O cer £23,000 - £35,000 HR O cer £22,000 - £33,000
HR Coordinator £25,000 - £32,000 HR Coordinator £18,000 - £25,000 HR Coordinator £22,000 - £33,000
Associate Associate Associate
HR Manager £40,000 - £70,000 HR Manager £35,000 - £45,000 HR Manager £35,000 - £65,000
HR Business Partner £45,000 - £80,000 HR Business Partner £35,000 - £65,000 HR Business Partner £40,000 - £80,000
HR Advisor £30,000 - £42,000 HR Advisor £23,000 - £35,000 HR Advisor £27,000 - £45,000
Advanced Advanced Advanced
HR Director £80,000 - £150,000 HR Director £60,000 - £85,000 HR Director £85,000 - £130,000
Head of HR £60,000 - £100,000 Head of HR £45,000 - £68,000 Head of HR £55,000 - £100,000
HR Business Partner £45,000 - £80,000 HR Business Partner £35,000 - £65,000 Senior HR Business Partner £65,000 - £90,000
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South East East Midlands West Midlands
Foundation Foundation Foundation
HR Assistant/Administrator £23,000 - £28,000 HR Assistant/Administrator £20,000 - £26,000 HR Assistant/Administrator £20,000 - £26,000
HR O cer £26,000 - £32,000 HR O cer £21,000 - £30,000 HR O cer £21,000 - £30,000
HR Coordinator £26,000 - £32,000 HR Coordinator £21,000 - £30,000 HR Coordinator £21,000 - £30,000
Associate Associate Associate
HR Manager £45,000 - £70,000 HR Manager £45,000 - £70,000 HR Manager £45,000 - £70,000
HR Business Partner £50,000 - £75,000 HR Business Partner £45,000 - £65,000 HR Business Partner £45,000 - £65,000
HR Advisor £30,000 - £42,000 HR Advisor £28,000 - £40,000 HR Advisor £28,000 - £40,000
Advanced Advanced Advanced
HR Director £80,000 - £150,000 HR Director £70,000 - £150,000 HR Director £70,000 - £150,000
Head of HR £65,000 - £90,000 Head of HR £55,000 - £90,000 Head of HR £55,000 - £90,000
HR Business Partner £50,000 - £75,000 HR Business Partner £45,000 - £65,000 HR Business Partner £45,000 - £65,000
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CIPD Level 3 student reviews
I found ICS Learn to be approachable, non-complicated, and with no hidden extras from the very start. I found
the online classrooms, reading material and student community all very user-friendly.
I had a brilliant relationship with all of my tutors via telephone, emails, online classrooms and even feedback on my
assignments.
Within 12 months of enrolling, I secured a position as a People Business Partner. I would 100% recommend ICS Learn.
- Katie Frail, People Business Partner, CIPD Level 3 and 5 Graduate
I work full-time and am managing to juggle 40 hours a week of work as well as manageable chunks of course work each night. ICS Learn helps make
it very exible!
I have always aspired to go into Human Resources but didn’t quite know how to get there and who would be able to get me there.
As soon as I got in touch with ICS Learn, they were nothing but approachable and professional. They gave me a whole host of options that would suit what I
needed to learn and o ered great value for money. The enrolment process was quick, easy, and seamless!
I am already starting to see development in myself as a professional, as well as my knowledge of how business works and the world of HR – and that is only
half-way through the course!
The wealth of knowledge the tutors have is fantastic and they are only a quick e-mail away through the Student Connect functionality, night and day, if you
are ever stuck or need clarity on a certain aspect of the course.
- Ben Nicoll, CIPD Level 3 Student
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We believe learning should be a ordable for everyone, so we don’t charge any extra for
spreading the cost of your course.
0% interest
Pay your course fees in manageable monthly chunks, completely interest-free.
Low deposit
Get started right away for a low fee, or pay a bigger deposit to reduce your monthly payments.
Flexible payments
Pay off your course fees earlier by contributing extra, at no additional cost.
Employer invoicing
If your employer is paying for all or part of your course, we can invoice them directly.
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Your student journey
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Get the best of both worlds with expert tutors & live online
options
From the minute you enrol to the moment you pass your nal assignment, you’ll have unlimited support from our expert CIPD tutors.
Whenever you have a question, big or small, you can:
Send your tutor a message online
Ask questions during your Live Online classes
Book in a phone call with your tutor
Our tutors include former HR directors, lecturers, consultants, and employment law specialists.
Many are fully quali ed teachers with 20+ years’ experience teaching CIPD.
Their wide-ranging expertise combines deep academic understanding with high-level practical experience.
As well as answering academic questions, they can give you practical guidance and advice and help you make a study plan.
Your tutor will get back to you within two working days at the latest, so you’ll never be stuck for long.
Your tutor support is on-demand, so when you don’t need them, they won’t pester you. When you do, all you need to do is ask!
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Your CIPD modules
Your CIPD course modules are 100% online. If you choose to learn On Demand, you'll study these modules at your own pace. If you choose our Live Online study option, you'll
learn 100% online with the added bene t of live-streamed workshops led by your expert tutor.
Regardless of which learning method you choose, you'll study four key modules in total. Click each one to discover the skills you’ll master.
Business, Culture and Change in Context
In this unit, you’ll learn how the digital and commercial environment impacts businesses and the context within which they operate, as well as learn more about workplace culture and how people’s behaviour shapes
it.
You’ll also gain insight into how people professionals a ect individuals in di erent ways and the importance of how focused project planning directs change.
Core Behaviours for People Professionals
This unit covers the core behaviours expected of people professionals, focusing on how ethical practice creates value within organisations.
You’ll gain insight into various customer-focused business approaches using ethical principles.
You'll then evaluate and re ect on contemporary ethical values with the aim of consolidating and improving your professional knowledge, skills and experience.
Principles of Analytics
In this unit, you’ll discover how evidence-based practice motivates business outcomes and learn how such measures are applied within your organisation.
You’ll learn the importance of data analytics and the various measures that are used to inform e ective decision making, including critical thinking skills and common calculations.
Essentials of People Practice
This unit will teach you the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to employee policies and law.
You’ll learn di erent recruitment and selection methods and how to attract and shortlist candidates, as well as gain insight into the meaning of diversity and inclusion in relation to recruitment and employee
relationships.
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Your CIPD assessments
Like your course, your CIPD assessments are 100% online.
You’ll complete written assignments of up to 3,000 words for each module that you study. These could include assessment questions, reports, presentations, guidance
papers, and data analysis tasks.
Once you’ve passed all your assignments, you’ll be awarded your new CIPD quali cation – a truly fantastic achievement.
Please keep in mind that Assessment Briefs will be updated each year as part of the CIPD’s Assessment Change Cycle.
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CIPD members are the most in-demand HR professionals on the
planet.
When you complete your course, you’ll become an Associate Member of the most prestigious HR and L&D organisation in the
world, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
You’ll join a community of 160,000 ambitious, forward-thinking professionals across 120 countries, and have exclusive access to
insights and guidance from prominent HR experts.
It’s the perfect place to be if you want to reach the highest level in your career: CIPD is the only professional HR body in the world
that can award Chartered status.
They have a heart of gold, too. Their mission is to make work a force for good, so they’re at the cutting edge of research into what
makes work meaningful, purposeful, and e ective.
With a team like that on your side, there’s no doubt you’ll go far.
CIPD Student Membership
You must register as a CIPD Student Member for the duration of your course. If you’re not an active member, CIPD can’t moderate
your assessments, give you grades, or award your quali cation, so be sure to sign up before submitting your rst assignment!
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Ace your career goals with our Career Hub.
We know that it takes more than a quali cation to build your dream career.
That’s why when you learn with us, you get unlimited lifetime access to our innovative Career Hub, lled to the brim with courses, videos and tools designed to help you get ahead in your
career.
Whether you're negotiating your salary, switching career, or making the leap into management, the Career Hub will give you the tools you need for a lifetime of career success.
Get the tools you need to stand out to CV builder: create an impressive CV that’s tailored to employer and recruiter
employers requirements
Interview simulator: revise interview questions and practice with a mock
interview
Job search engine: search global vacancies aggregated from job boards,
companies and agencies
Cover letter builder: easily tailor your cover letter to each job you apply to
Career planner: map out and manage your career to-do list
Elevator pitch builder: make an impactful first impression and grow your network
Master the practical career skills you Gain an edge on your competition with Dig deep into your talents and
won’t learn elsewhere exclusive insights aspirations
Take 1000+ interactive short courses in critical skills Hone your competitive advantage with our employer Master your own career psychology with in-
such as: resources: depth tests and detailed reports, including:
Negotiating your salary 350+ employer lms with practical advice from Your temperament, personality, and
Preparing for a promotion hiring managers strengths
Working with recruiters Career journey interviews with professionals in Your motivation and ideal workplace culture
Creating reports and presentations every industry Your resilience and emotional control
Becoming a rst-time manager Company pro les and LinkedIn research tools Your management and decision-making
Evolving as a leader Industry reports and guides skills
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Which CIPD quali cation is right for you?
If you’d like to specialise in L&D, you could also study:
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational L&D
CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic L&D
Get in touch with our CIPD Advisors on 0333 920 3184 for expert advice that’s tailored to your goals and experience.
Salary ranges are from the Hays UK Salary & Recruiting Trends guide 2023
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Your questions answered
How do I enrol?
You’ll enrol over the phone with our friendly CIPD Advisors.
Give them a call on 0333 920 3184 or email them at cipd.enquiry@icslearn.co.uk to arrange a callback.
How long will this course take me to complete? How much will I need to study?
No one can give you an exact answer to this, as every learner is di erent.
However, most students complete this course in around 7 – 9 months while working full-time.
We give you a generous support period of 12 months so that you’ve got enough exibility to work at your own pace and take study breaks if needed.
What if I don’t complete the course before the end of my support period?
You might be able to pay to extend your support period.
Our Student Services team will be happy to discuss your options - you can contact them anytime at studentservices@icslearn.co.uk.
What happens if I need to take a break from the course?
Nothing! Your schedule within the support period is completely exible.
You can take a few weeks (or even months!) o for holidays, personal issues, hectic periods at work, or anything else that limits your study time.
Just make sure that you’ve still got enough time to complete your course and submit all your assignments within the support period.
If you need a hand getting back on track, your tutor can help you make a realistic study plan based around your schedule and your goals.
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Ready to take the next step?
Our expert CIPD Advisors will be happy to talk you through
the course, answer any questions you have, and get you
started on your learning journey.
Buy now >
cipd.enquiry@icslearn.co.uk
0333 920 3184
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