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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Level 5
Part-Time
25/26
EXC50031
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Overview

‘New CIPD qualifications are being introduced in 2021. Based on the new Profession Map, the qualifications focus on the knowledge and behaviours required to create value and make an impact in the changing world of work. The new qualifications set the standard for people professionals. We are planning to offer these from September 2021 (pending CIPD approval). At this stage we are taking expressions of interest. More information will be available once approval is confirmed.’ The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is a professional qualification based on the CIPD Profession Map. This qualification is designed for learners aged 18+ who want to learn about people practice. This qualification extends and fosters a deeper level of understanding and application and naturally progresses learners’ expertise in people practice. It is suited to individuals who: are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people management are working in a people practice role and wish to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape organisational value are working towards or working in a people manager role This qualification is suitable for you if you are currently working in the field of HR management and wish to extend your knowledge and skills to develop your career.

The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is a professional qualification based on the CIPD Profession Map. This qualification is designed for learners aged 18+ who want to learn about people practice. This qualification extends and fosters a deeper level of understanding and application and naturally progresses learners’ expertise in people practice. It is suited to individuals who: are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people management are working in a people practice role and wish to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape organisational value are working towards or working in a people manager role. This qualification is suitable for you if you are currently working in the field of HR management and wish to extend your knowledge and skills to develop your career.

  • Organisational performance and culture in practice: This unit examines the connections between organisational structure and the wider world of work in a commercial context. It highlights the factors and trends, including the digital environment, that impact on business strategy and workforce planning, recognising the influence of culture, employee well-being and behaviour in delivering change and organisational performance.
  • Evidence-based practice: This unit addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight to influence critical thinking. It focuses on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision making and how measuring the impact of people practice is essential in creating value.
  • Professional behaviours and valuing people: This unit focuses on how applying core professional behaviours such as ethical practice, courage and inclusivity can build positive working relationships and support employee voice and well-being. It considers how developing and mastering new professional behaviours and practice can impact performance.
  • Employment relationship management: This unit examines the key approaches, practices and tools to manage and enhance the employee relationship to create better working lives and the significant impact this can have on organisational performance.
  • Talent management and workforce planning: This unit focuses on the impact of effective workforce planning in considering the development of diverse talent pools and how to contract and onboard the workforce. It also includes analysis of the potential cost to the organisation if this is poorly managed and the tools and interventions required to mitigate this risk.
  • Reward for performance and contribution: This unit focuses on how internal and external business factors influence reward strategies and policies, the financial drivers of the organisation and the impact of reward costs. It considers the importance of the role of people practice in supporting managers to make robust and professional reward judgements and the impact of rewarding performance.
  • Specialist employment law: This unit considers key areas of employment legislation and its legal framework, focusing on how people professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements in different jurisdictions when carrying out the varied aspects of their role.

    • Candidate must be currently working in a HR role. Entry is subject to interview. You must hold: 4 GCSEs, grades A-C, to include English and Maths 1 A Level or equivalent approved qualification including approved Access course

    The CIPD will set assignments for all core units. For the specialist and optional units, centres will be required to set their own assignments. All assessments for this qualification are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of specified learning outcomes. Assessment for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is employer-driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career.

    Successful achievement of the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management will allow progression onto the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management or the CIPD Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development

    Students are required to complete student membership with CIPD if not already a member. These fees are paid directly to CIPD see https://www.cipd.co.uk/membership/grades/student For further details on fees. *The fees quoted are payable for each year.

    3 Available Sessions

    *The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

    Omagh

    Part-Time

    P5031OE10A

    Session Code

    1 Year(s)

    Duration

    Higher Education

    Mode of Study

    5

    Hours per Week

    30

    Number of Weeks

    Interview Required

    25/26

    Academic Year

    10/09/2025

    Start Date

    17:00-22:00

    Time

    Wednesday

    Day/s

    Dominic.McGeown@swc.ac.uk

    Coordinator(s)

    Total Annual Fee £680.00

    Total Concessionary Fee N/A

    Full Fee Breakdown

    **Concession Fee Breakdown

    Fees Payable Each Year

    **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

    Dungannon

    Part-Time

    P5031DE10A

    Session Code

    1 Year(s)

    Duration

    Higher Education

    Mode of Study

    5

    Hours per Week

    30

    Number of Weeks

    Interview Required

    25/26

    Academic Year

    17/09/2025

    Start Date

    17:00-22:00

    Time

    Wednesday

    Day/s

    tamsin.armstrong@swc.ac.uk

    Coordinator(s)

    Total Annual Fee £680.00

    Total Concessionary Fee N/A

    Full Fee Breakdown

    **Concession Fee Breakdown

    Fees Payable Each Year

    **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

    Enniskillen

    Part-Time

    P5031EE10A

    Session Code

    1 Year(s)

    Duration

    Higher Education

    Mode of Study

    5

    Hours per Week

    30

    Number of Weeks

    Interview Required

    25/26

    Academic Year

    24/09/2025

    Start Date

    17:00-22:00

    Time

    Wednesday

    Day/s

    Robert.Fitzpatrick@swc.ac.uk

    Coordinator(s)

    Total Annual Fee £680.00

    Total Concessionary Fee N/A

    Full Fee Breakdown

    **Concession Fee Breakdown

    Fees Payable Each Year

    **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

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