Human Resources - Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Human Resources - Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Runshaw College is an approved Study Centre, offering CIPD qualifications. 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. They are the only body in the world that can award Chartered status to individual HR and L&D professionals. CIPD’s aim is to drive sustained Organisational Performance through HR; shaping thinking, leading practice and building capability.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    XDC3HRP

  • Validated By

    CIPD

  • Learner Aim Reference

    60359584

  • Price

    *£1,750

  • Attendance Pattern

    Evening

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Online weekly lesson

  • Course Location

    Online

  • Age Group

    Adults (19+)

  • Course Duration

    34 weeks

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• Overview

  *Payment options:

  • Pay in full
  • 4 x consecutive payments (4 x £437.50)
  • Sponsor

  Sessions Available:

  Start	End	Day	Session	Time	Venue
  Sep 2026	Jun 2027	Wed	Evening	17:30 – 20:30	Langdale Road, Leyland / Online (Teams)

   

  Delivery Method:

  • 1 lesson per week online via Teams (MUST commit to the lesson time – not self-paced).

  The first session of each unit will take place on site. All subsequent lessons for that unit will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

  At the beginning of the course, each student will receive a timetable outlining the specific dates they are expected to attend on site.

   

  Important Information:

  • Learners will also need to become a member of The Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD). They will need to remain a member until they receive their certificate and pay the relevant student CIPD membership fees.
  • Learners will need access to a computer with a camera and microphone for online Teams lessons.
• Entry Requirements
  • Students must be aged 19+
  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent including minimum Grade C/4 inc Maths and English
  • 2 years’ work experience in any sector

  Learners who do not meet the standard entry requirements may submit a copy of their CV for review. The curriculum team will assess the application and determine whether the learner can be accepted onto the course.

• How will I be assessed?

  Assignments on each studied module.

• Progression Pathway

  On successful completion of this course, you can progress to Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.

  Career opportunities:

  • Business adviser
  • HR Director
  • Recruitment consultant
• Programme Specification

  Course units:

  • Business, Culture and Change in Context.
  • Principles of Analytics.
  • Core Behaviours for People Professions.
  • Essentials of People Practice.

   

  Students will learn:

  • The impact of external influences and how the digital and commercial environment shapes businesses and the culture within which they operate.
  • How professionals make straightforward and complex choices as they carry out their roles.
  • Focusing on how apply a diverse range of analytics and evidence is essential to the rationalisation and enhancement of working practices and situational decision making.
  • Introducing the core behaviours for people professionals, focusing on ethical practice to create value.
  • Considering how certain ways of thinking and acting should be universally consistent, even in new and challenging situations.
  • Promoting a sense of well-being and inclusivity in an organisation.
  • Fundamentals of people practice ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation, and law.
  • Exploring recruitment, talent management, reward and learning development.
• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.

• FAQs - Level 3 Certificate in People Practice

  Do I have to live locally to Runshaw College to enrol to this course?

  As part of the course requirements, you will be expected to attend college in person for the planned lessons. Therefore, it is essential that you can travel to the site when needed.

   

  Do classes take place throughout the year?

  No, Runshaw College observes term times in line with local educational. A full college calendar will be provided upon enrolment.

   

  Do I need to attend every lesson?

  Yes, you must attend all lessons without fail (unless due to exceptional circumstances) as any absences will have a significant impact on your learning and achievement on the course.

   

  Do I have to do any homework?

  Students must dedicate an equal amount of time to independent study as they do to in-class sessions.