CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management

Course information

The CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management is designed for those who already have some experience in human resources, and wish to build a career in people-management. The course extends a deeper level of understanding and naturally progresses learners' expertise in this area.

During this course you will build a stronger understanding of how to manage and develop the people-management function within your organisation. You will gain the skills needed to evaluate contemporary theories and models and apply them strategically to enhance the performance of any organisation you work for.

You will gain an understanding of the external environment in which your company is operating, and how this compares to other sectors of the economy; as well as taking a closer look at the essential area of leadership and management, and how this is critical in developing the right culture and behaviours to establish a working environment which is cohesive, diverse, innovative and high-performing.

What You Will Learn

With the CIPD Associate Diploma, you will gain valuable and practical insights into key areas in people-management, including:

• Organisational performance
• Evidence-based practice
• Professional behaviours & valuing people
• Employment relationship management
• Talent management & workforce planning
• Reward for performance & contribution
• Leadership and management-development

Entry Requirements

This qualification is designed for learners aged 18+ who want to learn about people-management. Although there are no formal entry requiremets, an initial diagnostics to ensure that this qualification is appropriate for the learner will be carried-out. This will include making sure that learners can meet the requirements of the learning outcomes and can access the appropriate literacy and numeracy needed to complete the qualification.

Assessment

Seven summative assignments: assessment for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is employer-driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career.

Progression

Successful achievement of the qualification will allow progression onto the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management or the CIPD Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development; as well as opening-up employment opportunities into more senior people-management roles such as an HR Business Partner or HR Consultant.

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