CIPD Level 5 Course
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
Progress your HR career with the industry standard that employers demand. Our online CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management course is ideal for experienced HR professionals looking to develop the expertise they need to get to the next level, delivered flexibly with the wraparound support you need to succeed.
Led by specialist HR professionals to prepare you for advanced HR roles
Develop the core knowledge and skills you need, while maximising the impact on your career with optional units in specialist HR disciplines.
We’re focused on your success, with a flexible approach to training, high-quality resources and support you can access anytime, anywhere. We back your success and with our Pass Guarantee, you can keep accessing that support until you pass.
Who is it for?
Aimed at those looking to accelerate their career progression and move into senior HR roles. If you have experience working in human resources or a commercial environment, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to demonstrate you have the expertise to progress to the next level.
Assessment
You will complete a written assignment for each of the seven modules within the syllabus. Assignments are submitted online, where they will be marked by BPP assessors and moderated by CIPD. To be awarded your CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma qualification you must have passed all four units.
How you'll study
Your course will consist of 7 modules (including one chosen elective), detailed below, which take place over a 14 month period. The time you dedicate to studying for your CIPD Level 5 qualification will vary based on your learning style, schedule, and other commitments. As a guide, you can expect to spend around 6–8 hours per week on your studies.
Each module contains a number of online sessions, lasting around 2 hours. These provide an opportunity to check in with our expert tutors and provide the structure to plan your study around. We recommend attending these sessions live wherever possible as it gives you the chance to interact and ask questions. However, we understand this won’t always be possible, so all live sessions are recorded and available to rewatch throughout the duration of your course.
All learning materials are provided online through your BPP Hub account. These are a mix of materials ranging from text, bite-size videos and interactive elements. These have been designed by our experts to support your learning and provide flexibility in how you engage with the course content. Along with the live sessions, your learning materials will prepare you for the written assessments you will prepare and be marked on for each module.
Unlimited Tutor Support
From the minute you enrol onto your CIPD course to the moment you complete your final assignment, you’ll have unlimited support from our industry-expert CIPD tutors Whether it's simply asking questions during live online classes or booking a call with your tutor via email, we're here to help.
Pass Assurance
At BPP, we are committed to your success. That's why we offer a unique Pass Assurance for our CIPD courses. Unlike other providers, we ensure you have access to all your learning materials and a dedicated tutor until you pass all your assessments. It's that simple.
Our commitment to your success means you can focus on your studies without worrying about additional costs or time limits.
CIPD Level 5 Entry requirements
To study the CIPD Level 5 course, we recommend you have one of the following:
Successfully completed the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certification in People Practice; or
Experience in an HR or L&D role; or
A degree in a relevant subject
Got a question about the CIPD Level 5 Qualification?
Get in touch via the form or call us on 03300 603 100. Lines open 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri).
Why study CIPD with BPP?
Course structure
Organisational performance and culture in practice
Examines the connections between organisational structure and the wider world of work in a business context. You'll learn the factors and trends, including the digital environment, that impact on business strategy and workforce planning, recognising the influence of culture, employee wellbeing and behaviour in delivering change and organisational performance.
Evidence based practice
Explore the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence, to inform meaningful insight and influence critical thinking. You'll focus on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and learn how measuring the impact of people practice is essential in creating value.
Professional behaviours and valuing people
Discover how applying core professional behaviours such as ethical practice, courage and inclusivity can build positive working relationships and support employee voice and wellbeing. You'll consider how developing and mastering new professional behaviours and practice can impact performance.
Employment relationship management
Examine the key approaches, practices and tools to manage and enhance employee relationships to create better working lives, and explore the significant impact this can have on organisational performance.
Talent Management and workforce planning
Discover the impact of effective workforce planning in considering the development of diverse talent pools, and how to contract and onboard the workforce. You will also analyse the potential cost to the organisation if this is poorly managed, and the tools and interventions required to mitigate this risk.
Reward for performance and contribution
Learn how internal and external business factors influence reward strategies and policies, the financial drivers of the organisation and the impact of reward costs. You'll consider the importance of the role of people practice in supporting managers to make robust and professional reward judgements and the impact of rewarding performance
Specialist employment law
Consider key areas of employment legislation and its legal framework, focusing on how people professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements in different jurisdictions when carrying out the varied aspects of their role.
Diversity & Inclusion
Explore how adapting leadership styles to manage, monitor and report on equality and diversity is essential for inclusive practice and legislation. You'll learn the importance of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive a positive culture and how celebrating diversity and inclusion increases organisational performance as well as meeting the needs of employees and customers more effectively.
Wellbeing at work
You will be introduced to wellbeing and its importance in the workplace. Discover the links between work, health and wellbeing, examining how to manage wellbeing and how it links with other areas of people management practice, and wider organisational strategy. You'll consider key elements of wellbeing programmes and the stakeholders involved, examining organisational responsibilities and the outcomes of managing wellbeing for employees and employers.
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Frequently asked questions
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