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Why this course is right for you Our CIPD Level 3 Diploma in Human Resource Practice is the essential foundation you need to begin or advance in your HR career. You ll learn the principles, processes and strategies involved in successful personnel management, including creating skill sets, delivering reward programmes, and managing change. You ll gain the specialist skills and knowledge you need to succeed in any entry-level HR position - and all without giving up your job, family time or social life. Your study can be completely shaped to suit you. This course is perfect for you if: You re just starting out in your HR career, or are working in an HR support role but don t have a formal qualification You want to become an Associate Member of the CIPD You want to progress to higher levels of CIPD study, such as the Level 5 Intermediate Diploma Entry Requirements You don t need any prior experience or qualifications to take this course, making it perfect if you re at the beginning of your HR career. If English is your second language, you ll need an IELTS 6.5 or ESOL Level 2 (or equivalent). If you don t have this, we ll review your case on an individual basis. If you have any disabilities which you believe may impact your studies or assessments, please inform your Course Advisor before enrolment so that we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs. You re a line manager responsible for people management, development and training Before I had completed the course I didn t think a CIPD qualification was absolutely necessary, because I felt I had the experience, so why did I need to have the paperwork? But after having done the course, it definitely gives you a lot of understanding of HR that I didn t have previously. I would definitely sign up with ICS Learn again. Dawn Fish, CIPD Level 3 Diploma in HRP
What s it like studying online? Get expert advice, & get started Whether you re set on a course or are still deciding which level is right for you, the first thing to do is call our specialist course advisors. There won t be any sales pressure - we know that taking a new qualification is a big decision. We ll take the time to learn about your experience, education and ambitions to make sure you pick the right course. Study when & where it suits you You can get started on your course whenever you choose, and complete it as quickly or slowly as you like within the support period - there are no cohorts or deadlines, so we won t chase you if you need to take some time off. Plus, all your study materials are online, so you can study from anywhere and on any device! Easily keep track of progress & submit assignments as you learn You ll complete progress checks throughout your course, so you and your tutor know exactly how you re doing. You ll be assessed through online assignments which will be marked by your tutor. If you don t get it right first time, you can always have another shot with their expert guidance. Get unlimited support from your CIPD tutor All our tutors are carefully selected CIPD experts with years of experience in distance learning, so they re perfectly positioned to give you all the help you need. They ll be with you from enrolment to graduation, so there ll always be a real person on hand by phone, email or chat if you get stuck. Achieve your career goals with us Your course is the perfect foundation for building lifetime career success. With the benefit of our flexible approach, cutting edge course materials, and unbeatable tutor support, you ll be well on your way to a lucrative and rewarding HR career.
Flexible, affordable payment options Our mission is to make learning affordable and accessible for all, no matter your circumstances. That s why we make spreading the cost of your course as simple and manageable as possible with our flexible, interest-free payment plans. You can get started right away with a deposit, then pay the rest through monthly direct debit. Our plans are flexible, so you can pay your balance off sooner if you d like. If you think your company will fully or partly fund your learning, we can help you put together a case, and invoice them for the cost of your course. Simply discuss this with your advisor when you enrol and they ll give you all the information you need. You also have the option of paying the full amount up-front if you d prefer. CIPD Membership Fee In order to take the course and receive your qualification, you will need to become a member of the CIPD and pay CIPD s annual student membership fees. Your CIPD tutor will arrange this for you to make your life easier. Our course advisors can give you more information on CIPD s membership fee. You can find out the cost of the course and membership fees on our website, along with payment plan details and any discounts we re offering this month. Alternatively, you can call our course advisors to find out more. My course advisor went through my background, what I already knew about HR, where did I want to go, what kind of roles I wanted, how I could pay for it (interest free payments!) and what qualification would suit me best, specifically Diploma vs Certificate. I will also say that ICS Learn were the most competitive by a long shot. I signed up there and then and started my first module the same day! I have since secured a job as an HR Manager for a national retail brand. I would not have been able to do this without the support from ICS Learn and their amazing tutors. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Ashley Phillips, Level 3 Diploma
Where your qualification will take you Once you ve finished your course: With a qualification in HR Practice from the leading professional body in the field, you ll be able to bring specialist knowledge to any entry-level HR role. Jobs you ll be qualified for include: HR Assistant HR Coordinator HR Administrator Trainer If you continue studying with CIPD: After completing the Level 3 course, you could move on to the Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management. This would allow you to hold a number of rewarding managerial roles, such as: Average Salaries with a CIPD Qualification HR Officer (entry-level) 26,000 HR Officer with experience 31,000 HR Manager HR Advisor HR Analyst HR Business Partner Recruitment Manager HR Manager 46.000 HR Director Continuing to Level 7 would allow you to hold senior roles such as HR Director. 76,000 (up to 150,000 with bonus)
How we support you In our live tutor-led online classrooms, you ll be able to talk to the tutor, interact with other students, and get help with anything you re stuck with. All the classes are recorded so you can watch them in your own time if you prefer, and re-watch them as many times as you need. When you enrol, you ll be able to join a live induction webinar so that we can welcome you to ICS Learn and show you how to navigate the Student Community. That s our easy-to-use online learning platform - it s a one-stop-shop that allows you to: Access your course materials Contact your tutor and Student Support Submit your assignments Connect with your fellow students You ll also benefit from a huge range of resources, including: Human Resource Practice, 6th Edition, by Martin, Whiting and Jackson (e-book) Online Activities Interactive Quizzes Progress Checks Lively Group Forums Personal Journal CIPD Resources Learning online doesn t mean learning alone. You ll have your assigned CIPD tutor, who ll answer all your questions about coursework and exams. You can get in touch with them via phone or through the Student Community. You ll also have our Student Support team waiting in the wings to help you with administrative tasks, using the Student Community, and any other non-academic queries you might have. That means that no matter what you need, there will always be someone here to help. We re with you every step of the way. I have recently completed my CIPD course and it s been brilliant. When I was signing up the advisors could not have been more helpful and informative - I couldn t wait to get started. Throughout the course the tutor team have been incredibly supportive. The online resources are brilliant and the Student Community is clear to use. Catriona Mundill, CIPD Level 5
About your course The course consists of 8 units. It sits at Level 3, or Level 6 in the Scottish system. Typically, students complete this course in around 12 months, but some do it much faster or slower than this depending on their circumstances. We give you a support period of 15 months so that you have the flexibility to go at your own pace - you won t be held back by inconvenient deadlines or the pace of other students, and you can always take time off if life gets hectic. You ll be assessed through assignments that will be submitted to and marked by your CIPD tutor. If you don t get it quite right the first time, they ll give you detailed and constructive feedback so you can pass it next time. CIPD Membership When you re a member of the CIPD, you re part of a recognised organisation of more than 140,000 members in the UK, Ireland and internationally, including more than 54,000 members who are Chartered. The assignments are as follows: Unit Credits Assignment Hours of Study Understanding Organisations and the Role of Human Resources 4 Three short written tasks 20 Recording, Analysing and Using HR Information 2 A case study 10 Resourcing Talent 6 Developing Yourself as an Effective HR/L&D Practitioner Delivering Learning and Development Activities 6 Supporting Good Practice in Performance and Reward Management Supporting Good Practice in Managing Employment Relations Supporting Change within Organisations 3 Film yourself conducting a 15-minute mock interview, two written tasks 4 A personal development plan (PDP) 20 6 Film yourself delivering an activity (30 min max), a written reflective account based on learnings from this activity Film yourself conducting a performance review role-play, two written tasks 6 Three short case studies 30 Analysis of an example of organisational change 30 30 30 15
What you ll learn With our flexible CIPD courses, you ll get the same exceptional learning experience as you d expect in a traditional classroom, but with no restrictions on when, where, and at what pace you learn. Our courses cover everything you need to know to achieve your HR career goals and build lifetime success. Here s a breakdown of the key topics covered in each module. Understanding Organisations and the Role of Human Resources This unit provides an introduction to the role of HR and L&D operations within an organisation and environmental context. You ll develop your understanding of how HR activities support an organisation s strategy and assist in achieving of business objectives, and how these are shaped by internal and external factors. Recording, Analysing and Using HR Information This unit develops your understanding of the important contribution that accurate data can make to the HR or L&D function. The unit is intended to span the remit of data management for all areas including, but not limited to, HR planning, recruitment and selection, performance and reward management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures and electronic record management for L&D. Resourcing Talent Organisational success depends on having the right skill mix. This unit provides an introduction to the resourcing and talent planning process. Studying this unit will enable you to understand the factors that impact on an organisation s resourcing and talent planning activities. You ll also learn about the relationship between recruitment and selection by identifying the key stages in each separate but related process. Developing Yourself as an Effective HR/L&D Practitioner This unit is designed to enable you to develop a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviour required of a professional practitioner. It ll enable you to develop a personal development plan, following a self-assessment of learning and development needs that meets your personal and professional requirements.
What you ll learn Delivering Learning and Development Activities This unit will give you the knowledge and skills required to deliver planned L&D activities in one-to-one, small group and large group sessions. The need for learning and development arises for diverse reasons, including both individual self-assessment and organisational assessment. A learning and development needs analysis may identify organisational challenges or problems affecting employees, for example, major organisational change, the introduction of new operations or systems and/or the maintenance of existing operations or systems. Supporting Good Practice in Performance and Reward Management This unit gives you an introduction to the purpose and processes of performance and reward management, and the role of HR in promoting and supporting good practice. Studying this unit will enable you to develop your understanding of how motivational theories and associated tools can be used within the context of performance and reward management and how these can have a positive impact on an organisation s business objectives. Supporting Good Practice in Managing Employment Relations Managing the employment relationship effectively is a key part of the role of the HR practitioner. This unit aims to introduce a number of aspects of this task and to provide an introduction to employment law within the context of employee relations. It starts with an explanation of the employment relationship and the key parties that are involved within it. It then focuses on different aspects of HR activity, looking at good practice and legal requirements within each activity. Supporting Change within Organisations This unit covers the main factors that need to be considered in the change process. It ll enable you to understand why organisations need to change, with reference to key internal and external factors. You ll be introduced to change concepts and different ways of managing change.
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