Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Connect to the Real World of Work

Kick-start your career with confidence by choosing a qualification that connects you to:

  • The real world of work

  • Practical solutions to today’s business challenges

  • A brighter professional future

Why Choose the Foundation Certificate in People Practice?

With a Foundation Certificate in People Practice, you’ll begin your journey in HR, Learning & Development (L&D), and Organisational Development (OD) with a solid foundation. This entry-level qualification is perfect for those working in or seeking their first role in the people profession. It provides:

  • A solid grounding in people practice

  • The knowledge, skills, and behaviours to deliver tasks benefiting your organisation at an operational level

  • The confidence to support positive change for your colleagues and organisation

Career Opportunities

Gain the expertise needed to work in roles such as:

  • HR Administrator or Assistant

  • Employee Relations Officer

  • Recruitment Coordinator

  • Organisational Development Officer

  • Learning Administrator

  • Reward or Benefits Administrator

  • Talent Coordinator

What Will You Learn?

By studying four core units, you’ll develop the skills to support change and make a real impact:

  1. Business Culture and Change in Context

  2. Principles of Analytics

  3. Core Behaviours for People Professionals

  4. Essentials of People Practice

You’ll focus on real scenarios, acquiring core behaviours from the CIPD’s Profession Map based on the insights of thousands of experts. Our qualifications set the international standard for people professionals, giving you the confidence to drive your career forward and the recognition needed to achieve your dream role.

CIPD Membership

CIPD membership offers a badge of professionalism that’s internationally recognised, demonstrating your knowledge and commitment to the people profession. Upon registering for this qualification, you’ll join the CIPD as a Student Member, gaining access to:

  • Expert research, journals, and factsheets

  • Helplines and online communities to help build your network

Upon completing your qualification, you’ll be awarded CIPD Foundation Membership and can use the designation Foundation CIPD after your name. This establishes your credibility in the people profession, showing you’re serious about your development and have a strong base of knowledge to build on.

Lay the Foundations for a Bright Future

Ready to start connecting the dots to your professional future? Choose the qualification that connects!

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At a Glance

This qualification is:

  • Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 3 in England and Northern Ireland

  • Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW) Level 3 in Wales

  • Comparable to Level 5 in Ireland, Level 6 in Scotland, Level 4 European Qualifications Framework (EQF)