CIPD Foundation Award: Supporting Change within Organisations

CIPD Foundation Award: Supporting Change within Organisations

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 covers the main factors that need to be considered in the change process and will enable you to understand why organisations need to change with reference to key internal and external factors. Change concepts and different ways of managing change will be introduced. 

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.

Awarding Body

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is Europe's largest HR and development professional body. They are a globally recognised brand with over 135,000 members, and pride themselves on supporting and developing those responsible for the management and development of people within organisations.

Assessment

Assessment for this unit is by way of an analysis of an example of organisational change.

What will I get?

Teaching support

  • We won't leave you on your own. Your experienced personal tutor is available online and over the phone, ready to provide academic expertise, while your ICS mentor is here to help with all the guidance and motivation you need.

Peer support

  • When you enrol, you become part of the ICS Online Student Community. As well as being able to contact tutors and submit work online, you'll have instant access to your fellow students, and the chance to discuss your work, ask questions and make new friends.

Specialised texts

  • All of your teaching materials have been prepared by experts in the field. They've also been devised with the unique requirements of home study in mind, making them highly effective distance learning tools.

Hours of study

15 guided learning hours plus further self study.

Support period

3 months

Course code

Q37

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 Supporting Change within Organisations has 3 credits.

Key Topics

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

  • Understand why organisations need to change, and how change affects organisations
  • Understand the key factors involved in the change process and different approaches to managing change
  • Understand the impact of change on employees and the role of human resources.

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.