Why take this course?
This course is aimed at new entrants in the role of Human Resource or Learning and Development. Develop skills and knowledge to become an effective practitioner.
This qualification will develop a learners’ knowledge and skills to build their expertise. Learners will build their confidence and knowledge aimed at being able to contribute to immediate colleagues, customers and the organisation; supporting change and driving impact, to create immediate and short-term value.
This can then be applied to the world of work as well as being used as a route to start your journey to CIPD membership at the appropriate level.
What you will experience
The course is a mix is self-development and structured learning. Throughout the course, learners will be supported in their studies with online learning sessions and in-person workshops.
To achieve this qualification, a learner must have satisfied all the assessment criteria for each core unit:
- Business, culture and change in context
- Principles of analytics
- Core behaviours for people professionals
- Essentials of people practice
The online sessions have been planned for a Wednesday evening between 6pm and 9pm.
The occasional workshops will be on Fridays.
Further details on the dates can be obtained by contacting CIPD@nescol.ac.uk
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
Entry requirements
Prospective learners whose first language is not English must demonstrate a high standard of both spoken and written English to register onto a CIPD qualification. Contact cipd@nescol.ac.uk for more information.
Pre-entry guidance
Prior to commencing on the course, students will undergo a 15 minute tutor discussion to determine suitability for the course.
Anything else?
The qualification will require regular study with the CIPD indicating 240 hours over the course duration.
Fee Waiver (Remission of Fees)
Your course may be free if you are not a full time student with NESCol and you are: in receipt of benefits; or care-experienced; or your household taxable income falls below defined levels.
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Applications
Prior to commencing on the course, students will undergo a 15 minute tutor discussion to determine suitability for the course.
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We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
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