Associate Diploma in People Management Level 5 CIPD

Associate Diploma in People Management Level 5 CIPD

This Course at a Glance

• No exams
• 100% online learning
• Progress to mid-level HR roles
• Study when and where you like
• Leads to CIPD Associate Membership
• Perfect for HR students and professionals
• Gain an internationally recognised CIPD qualification

About Your Course 

Human Resources is much more than just handling the hiring and firing of employees. Without professionals in this area, businesses would lack the expertise to manage and nurture their most prised asset. As an HR professional, you will need to learn how to manage people and develop skills that will allow you to: 

• Affect positive change in business culture 
• Lead both the enterprise and its workforce towards long-term success 

However, there is a substantial difference between supporting change within your organisation and helping drive it forward.  

Develop People Management Skills 

If you’re ready to take this next step in your HR career, you’ll need to develop the skills that allow you to implement HR initiatives from a strategic standpoint.  

The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management teaches you how to do just that, covering everything from how HR helps businesses achieve strategic objectives to how data can be harnessed to increase performance.  

Through this CIPD Level 5 course, you will become equipped with the skills and knowledge to progress into roles that have more authority in the decision-making process.  

Calling All Aspirational HR Professionals 

If you’re an established professional in an HR role looking to make the move into human resource management, or you’ve studied HR in some capacity and want to expand your knowledge further, this CIPD course is for you.  

Not only will you gain an internationally recognised industry CIPD qualification that sets the bar at a senior level, but you can study whenever and wherever you like. So, you can complete your course quickly and move into the next phase of your career much faster than otherwise possible.  

Your 7 Step CIPD Level 5 Learner Journey

 

Getting Started 

learndirect is the leading UK online learning provider, delivering flexible online courses that put your education into your hands. This globally recognised CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is an industry recognised qualification that is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).  

What is CIPD Certification? 

The CIPD is the professional body for experts in people at work. For more than 100 years, they've been championing better work and working lives by setting professional standards for HR and people development, as well as driving positive change in the world of work.  

The CIPD is the career partner of choice for more than 150,000 members around the world, with hubs in the: 

• UK 
• Ireland 
• Middle East 
• Asia 

The CIPD is the only body in the world that can award Chartered status to individual HR and L&D professionals. learndirect is an approved study centre, offering CIPD qualifications. 

Sign Up for CIPD Student Membership 

A CIPD Student Membership is essential to achieve this qualification, and completion of this course will lead to CIPD Associate Membership. After which you can continue developing your skills further via CIPD training at the Advanced Level. For information on the cost of memberships with the CIPD, view their website.  

Enjoy Flexible Online Learning 

The CIPD Level 5 course is delivered through an engaging array of online learning materials. So, you will find your education both interesting and rewarding. Being online, you can also work towards your qualification around your existing responsibilities. Making your progression into mid-level HR roles much more feasible. 

Modules

Unit 1: Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the connections between organisational structure and strategy
• Understand organisational priorities, how to interpret theories and what drives change
• Understand how to build diversity and inclusion
• Understand how people practice connects and supports wider strategies

Unit 2: Evidence-Based Practice

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the methods re-applied to diagnose challenges and opportunities
• Understand critical thinking and how different ethical perspectives can influence decisions
• Understand the benefits and risks of solutions for improving people practice issues
• Understand how to measure the impact people practice makes to organisations

Unit 3: Professional Behaviours and Valuing People

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to champion inclusive and collaborative strategies
• Understand how to design and evaluate solutions for positive working relationships
• Understand how the role of a people professional is evolving
• Understand how to assess your own strengths, weaknesses and development areas

Unit 4: Employment Relationship Management

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to develop practices aimed at supporting better working lives
• Understand how to differentiate between employee involvement and participation
• Understand emerging trends in conflict, mediation and arbitration
• Understand performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Understand employment law and the types of employee representation

Unit 5: Talent Management and Workforce Planning

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand labour market trends and their significance for workforce planning
• Understand the impact of a changing labour market on resourcing decisions
• Understand supporting succession and contingency planning
• Understand turnover and retention trends, and how organisations build talent pools
• Understand the importance of managing contractual arrangements and onboarding

Unit 6: Reward for Performance and Contribution

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the principles of reward and how policies and practices are implemented
• Understand how people and organisational performance impacts approaches to reward
• Understand how data can be gathered and measured and used in benchmarking
• Understand how to develop reward packages and the legislative requirements that impact them
• Understand the role of people practice in supporting managers to make reward judgements

Unit 7: Leadership and Management Development

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the relevance of leadership and management and the knowledge, skills and behaviours required
• Understand a range of different learning and development initiatives in developing leaders and managers
• Understand the effectiveness of leadership and management development initiatives

Entry Requirements

As this is a higher level qualification, learners will be expected to have an excellent command of written English, including knowledge, understanding and application of referencing. In addition, learners will need to demonstrate, through the work presented, that they have completed their own research and reading into the subjects being studied.

Minimum age restriction

You must be aged 18 or above to enrol on this course.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 12-18 months.

Assessement requirements

Your assessments will consist of: Q&A, Case Studies, Essays

Placement or Practical required

A placement would be beneficial, but it's not compulsory as a case study approach can be taken.

Is Membership Required?

Membership is required and must be purchased separately by the learner.

Certification Timeframe

You should receive your certificate in 12 weeks, but that can be extended if an EQA sample is required.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

A range of units make up this CIPD qualification, with an assignment at the end of each. You will submit your work to your tutor for marking and tailored feedback.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.  

Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 5 in England and Northern Ireland. Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW) Level 5 in Wales. Comparable to Level 7 in Ireland, Level 9 in Scotland, Level 5 European Qualifications Framework (EQF). 

By studying this CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management course, you will gain the expertise that enables you to enter or progress to mid-level roles in the HR profession.  

The range of specialist modules you will cover during this CIPD course also allow you to explore specific areas of HR that you would perhaps like to align yourself with going forward.  

With this CIPD qualification, you can pursue roles like:  

• HR Manager  
• People Analyst  
• Employee Relations Manager  
• Diversity and Inclusion Specialist  
• Resourcing Business Partner  
• Reward and Benefits Manager  
• Talent Manager  

Further Qualifications and Prospects 

As this course makes you eligible for CIPD Associate Membership, you can continue to progress in your career by studying at the Advanced Level by completing a CIPD Level 7 qualification.  

These include:  

• CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management  
• CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development  

The Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is designed to give you everything you need to advance to the top of the career ladder in HR. By successfully completing this course, you will be able to apply for the prestigious CIPD Chartered Membership.  

You will also be able to progress to top-level positions such as:  

• HR Director  
• Chief Human Resources Officer  
• Vice President of Human Resources  
• HR Business Partner