Course Overview

This course  provides a firm foundation in all areas of HR. It is designed for HR professionals, including line managers, HR assistants, and administration staff who want to enhance their HR skills. This Certificate is also ideal for people who are moving into an HR role, or for more senior managers who are making the transfer into HR. 

To take the course you must either work in HR or have good access to an HR department and be able to demonstrate your learnings and understanding through your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) log.

Pre-requisites

No previous experience is required to access this course.  However, you must be proficient in English language and have access to an HR department, email and internet.

Qualification

CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Personnel Practice

Support and benefits

• Access to a dedicated ICS course mentor to support and motivate you throughout
• Complimentary textbook:  ‘Personnel Practice’ by Martin & Jackson
• Gain Associate Membership of the CIPD
  

Key topics

• Human Resource Plans and Organisational Context

Study Personnel Practice and the key relationships within the personnel function. Examine legal aspects, such as health and safety, and the storing of personnel data.

• Recruitment and Selection

Examine the different selection methods and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Consider the use of job descriptions and person specifications in the recruitment and selection process.

• Performance Management and Employee Relations

Consider the relevance of motivation to performance management. Examine the key factors in ensuring successful implementation of a performance management system. Study why procedures for handling discipline and grievance are required in the workplace. Explore the disciplinary interview and the skills needed to conduct that interview effectively.

• Training and Development

Consider training and development in terms of learning and education. Examine the range of training methods and the process of training needs analysis. Review the importance of the learning cycle. Explore individual learning styles.

Course Code

U19

Hours of study

18 months / 120 excluding assessments

Technical requirements

CIPD membership and workshop fees are additional to course fees

Outline

You’ll complete six assessments during your course. You’ll also attend three 2-day workshops. The assessments can be submitted to ICS online via the Student Community, or they can be posted to ICS. It is recommended that you submit your assessments online as you will receive your results more quickly this way. Please note that some of your assessments may need to be posted.

Assessment Breakdown

• Assessment 1: a written assignment of 1500-2000 words
• Assessment 2: a skills-based assignment that will be assessed at the second workshop
• Assessment 3: a skills-based assignment that will be assessed at the third workshop
• Assessment 4: a written assignment of 1500-2000 words
• Assessment 5: a project management report of around 3500 words on a subject of your choice
• Assessment 6: a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) record and plan

Notes

The workshops will take place in a central UK location.

Skills based assignments require you to play the role of interviewer in a mock interview. After each interview you will write a short statement of between 500-1000 words, outlining your thoughts on the interview.

You’ll be given the opportunity to submit first drafts for Assessments 1, 5 and 6. You’ll receive detailed feedback from your ICS tutor on these drafts, enabling you to improve your work before submitting it for assessment.