CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

For the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, you'll cover 3 core modules, 3 specialist modules, plus 1 optional module.

CORE: Organisational performance and culture in practice (5CO01)

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand the connections between organisational structure and strategy and the business operating environment.
• Understand organisational priorities, how to interpret theories and what drives change.
• Understand how to build diversity and inclusion.
• Understand how people practice connects and supports broader strategies.

CORE: Evidence-based practice (5CO02)

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand the methods applied to diagnose challenges and opportunities.
• Understand critical thinking and how different ethical perspectives can influence decisions.
• Understand the benefits and risks of solutions for improving people's practice issues.
• Understand how to measure the impact people's practice makes on organisations.

CORE: Professional behaviours and valuing people (5CO03)

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to champion inclusive and collaborative strategies.
• Understand how to design and evaluate solutions for positive working relationships.
• Understand how the role of a people professional is evolving.
• Understand how to assess your strengths, weaknesses, and development areas.

SPECIALIST: Employment relationship management (5HR01)

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand how to develop practices aimed at supporting better working lives.
• Understand how to differentiate between employee involvement and participation.
• Understand emerging trends in conflict, mediation, and arbitration.
• Understand performance, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Understand employment law and the types of employee representation.

SPECIALIST: Talent management and workforce planning (5HR02)

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand labour market trends and their significance for workforce planning.
• Understand the impact of a changing labour market on resourcing decisions.
• Understand supporting succession and contingency planning.
• Understand turnover and retention trends and how organisations build talent pools.
• Understand the importance of managing contractual arrangements and onboarding.

SPECIALIST: Reward for performance and contribution (5HR03)

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand the principles of reward and how policies and practices are implemented.
• Understand how people and organisational performance impact approaches to reward.
• Understand how data can be gathered, measured, and used in benchmarking.
• Understand how to develop reward packages and the legislative requirements that impact them.
• Understand the role of people practices in supporting managers in making reward judgements.

OPTIONAL: Leadership and management development (5OS06)

On completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand the relevance of leadership and management and the knowledge, skills and behaviours required.
• Understand various learning and development initiatives in developing leaders and managers.
• Understand the effectiveness of leadership and management development initiatives.

Our CIPD Level 5 in People Management is designed for flexible online HR learning, allowing you to balance your studies with work and personal commitments.

It typically takes 12-15 months to complete, depending on your study style, prior experience, and time commitment. We provide 18 months of course access to ensure you have ample time to complete your training without pressure.

• 18 months of access (average completion: 12-15 months)

You won't need to sit for any exams to complete your CIPD Level 5 in People Management. Instead, you'll submit seven written assignments, one for each module.

To support your success, we provide draft assignment feedback, allowing you to refine your work before final submission. You have up to three attempts per assignment, ensuring ample opportunity to pass.

Number of assessments: 7

Average completion: 12-15 months

Total qualification time: 420 hours

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