Course Overview 

Approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), our Certificate in Personnel Practice course is an excellent way to gain a sound knowledge of the world of personnel practice.

Covering many of the essential skills needed, such as interpersonal and interviewing skills, instruction techniques and an understanding of employment legislation, the course is designed to be an introduction to this challenging profession – as well as an ideal basis for career success.

Pre-requisites 

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course, however, some personnel experience would be beneficial. You will also need an email address and access to the internet.

Students are required to hold student membership of CIPD. Our CIPD advisors will arrange this.

You will be required to take part in a telephone interview prior to release of your study materials. This is requested by CIPD.

Key Topics

• Human Resource Plans and Organisational Context
• Recruitment and Selection
• Performance Management and Employee Relations
• Training and Development

Qualification

CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Personnel Practice & Associateship membership of CIPD

Support 

As an ICS student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment 

This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.

This qualification also requires students to successfully complete the following:

• Three 2 day residential workshops (accommodation fees not included)
• 4 assignments (2 written and 2 skills-based)
• A project/management report
• A learning log

Please note CIPD membership, exam and workshop fees are additional to course fees.

What our Students Say 

"Working from home is ideal as I'm not constricted to night classes or college schedules.  The Course Advisors are a breath of fresh air, very down to earth and practical – much more helpful than other people I've encountered in other institutions.  Also, the tutor support has been very useful and I was very surprised at how quickly the tutor came back with really useful advice." Sam Yates, ICS Graduate.

Your Future Prospects 

Personnel Assistant, HR Officer.

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