CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice

The CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resources Practice is designed for those who want specialist Human Resource Management (HRM) knowledge combined with practical skills development.  Successful completion of the programme will give participants an IPA Certificate in Human Resource Management Practice and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Foundation Level Certificate in Human Resources Practice.

A key feature of this programme is that it is highly practical allowing participants’ ample opportunity to acquire and practice new skills.  This programme will specifically address key HRM challenges in the public, private and not for profit sectors of employment.

On successful completion of the programme, participants will automatically become CIPD Associate Members (Assoc CIPD).  This is the first level of CIPD professional membership and is awarded to people who have the skill and knowledge needed to make a significant supporting contribution, and deliver excellent results in the workplace.

The CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resources Practice programme is delivered in 6 Units and unit topics/content are as follows:

UNIT 1: Developing Yourself as an Effective HR Practitioner

• Key Personal Skills/Competencies for HRM Practitioners

UNIT 2: Understanding Organisations and the Role of HR

• Organisational Context of the HRM Function
• HR Role and Responsibilities of Line Managers
• Models of HRM in the Civil, Public, Private and Not for Profit Sectors

UNIT 3: Performance and Reward Management

• Managing Performance & Development
• Appraisal Interviewing
• Reward Management

UNIT 4: Resourcing Talent

• Best Practice Recruitment & Selection Policies and Procedures
• Skills in Recruitment and Selection Interviewing
• Induction and Probation

UNIT 5: Employee Relations

• Employment Law – Contracts & Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Employee Engagement and Employee Relations

UNIT 6: Recording, Analysis and Utilising HR Information

• Sources of HR Information
• Managing and Reporting on HR Information

This course typically runs from October to May each year.  The 2020-2021 programme will be delivered via online workshops.  Please see the brochure or contact the IPA for further information.