CIPD Foundation Award: Recording, Analysing and Using Human Resources Information

CIPD Foundation Award: Recording, Analysing and Using Human Resources Information

With human resources becoming recognised as one of the most highly valued elements of business success, a career in the field has the potential to take you places. And there's no better way to get there than with a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Foundation Level qualifications are perfect if you want to acquire a wide range of relevant practical skills in HR. With ICS you have the opportunity to study individual awards to either start or top up your HR knowledge. 

This unit develops your understanding of the important contribution that accurate data can make to the HR or L&D function. The unit is intended to span the remit of data management for all areas including but not limited to HR planning, recruitment and selection, performance and reward management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures and electronic record management for L&D.

Entry Requirements

This is a Level 3 programme and is broadly equivalent in terms of level, to an A-Level programme of study.

The Foundation Level Awards in Human Resources Essentials are for:

  • Those who would like to either start or top up their HR and L&D knowledge 
  • Those working in HR in a support role and wish to develop their knowledge and skills
  • HR staff who do not have sufficient qualifications to undertake CIPD intermediate or advanced-level qualifications
  • Line managers who are involved in HR and have responsibility for HR activities and decisions within an organisation without a specialist function

Where will I go from here?

As all the units form part of the Foundation Certificate / Diploma in Human Resource Practice, you can also use your Award to work towards meeting the knowledge requirements for CIPD professional membership by taking additional units to achieve the full Foundation Certificate or Diploma in HR Practice. 

What will I gain?

On completion, you'll receive a CIPD Foundation Award in Human Resources Essentials.

Assessment

Assessment for this unit is by way of written case study.

What will I get?

Because we're experts in home learning, ICS knows about and offers all the support you need along the way. You'll receive study materials that have been specially designed for distance learning, and have access to both your tutors and mentor online and over the phone.

You'll also be part of the ICS Online Student Community, where you'll have access to library materials and your account information, as well as vital links with your fellow students.

It's an essential part of your studies to keep up to date with recent research in Human Resources so you will also have access to 'InfoTrac' - an online source of access to thousands of journals.
You will also receive the following textbook: Human Resource Practice, by Martin, Whiting and Jackson.

Hours of study

10 guided learning hours plus further self study.

Support period

2 months

Course code

Q33

Course cost

£549.00

Additional fees

CIPD membership is not necessary when studying for an Award in Human Resources Essentials, although there is a one-off payment of £30 to CIPD.

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Structure of Qualification

To achieve a Foundation Award in Human Resources Essentials, you need a total of between 2 and 12 credits. The Foundation Award in HR Essentials in Recording, Analysing and Using Human Resource Information has 2 credits.

Key Topics

The learning outcomes for this unit are shown below. By the end of the unit, you will be able to:

  • Understand what data needs to be collected to support HR practices
  •  Know how HR data should be recorded, managed and stored
  • Be able to analyse HR information and present findings to inform decision making.

You can either pay for your course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

The price for this Foundation Award is: £549.00

Speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.

 

Please note that CIPD fees are additional to course fees.