With a Foundation Certificate in People Practice, you’ll kick-start your career in HR, L&D and OD with confidence. This entry-level qualification is perfect for people professionals working in, or looking to find, their first role in the people profession, and will provide you with:
• A solid grounding in People Practice
• The knowledge, skills and behaviours to deliver tasks that benefit your organisation at an operational level
•The confidence to support positive change for your colleagues and organisation

Certificate
CIPD -UK
Duration
150 hours
Assessment
Written Assessment

Description

The primary purpose of this qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills to build their expertise, inspiring them to undertake tactical tasks that deliver value. 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. They will gather information to use in their role and use this to understand their work, organisation and profession more deeply. This can then be applied to the world of work as well as being used as a vehicle to start their journey to CIPD membership at the appropriate level to complement career and professional development.

1- Business, culture and change in context

• Understand the business environment in which the people profession operates, including the key issues that affect it.
• Understand how people’s behaviour in the workplace affects and shapes culture.
• Understand the importance of effective management of change.

2- Principles of analytics

• Understand how evidence-based practice informs organisational measures and outcomes.
• Know how creating value benefits employees, customers and wider stakeholders

3- Core behaviours for people professionals

• Understand insightful approaches to supporting and maintaining ethics and professional practice.
• Be able to promote respect and inclusive working underpinned by professional courage and
a passion for learning.

4- Essentials of people practice

• Understand the employee lifecycle and different roles within it.
• Be able to contribute to the effective selection and appointment of individuals.
• Know how legislation and organisational practices affect employment relationships.
• Know the importance of performance management in motivating and retaining individuals.
• Know the importance of reward in attracting, motivating and retaining individuals.
• Understand how to support others to develop the skills and knowledge required to meet both
individual and organisational objectives.

Target Audience

This qualification is perfect for you if you’re ready to make your mark in the people profession. This is ideal for anyone embarking on a career in HR, L&D or OD. And for those already in a support role and looking to take the next step on the career ladder.

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