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Lead the delivery of HR solutions to business challenges

Our People Professional apprenticeship is ideal for those responsible for providing HR expertise within their organisation.

You’ll be supporting the business to meet its objectives through the people agenda while providing advice and coaching on the interpretation of applicable policies and employment law, and supporting on people related elements of business projects.

All apprentices who complete the Level 5 programme will gain the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management qualification. This apprenticeship aligns with CIPD Associate Membership.

Typical job titles include:
  • Diversity and inclusion manager

  • Employee relations consultant

  • HR generalist

  • HR business partner

  • HR manager

  • Organisation development consultant

  • Reward consultant

  • Talent manager

  • Wellbeing consultant



Entry requirements

Relevant experience or a relevant Level 3 qualification. You’ll also need to demonstrate that you can meet the standard of work for a Level 5 qualification.

Apprentices without English or Maths at Level 2 must achieve this before taking the End Point Assessment.

What to expect during your apprenticeship

We address challenges associated with conventional HR approaches through workshops and enhance the learning journey by providing you with coaches and mentors who will guide you throughout the programme.

You can access your course materials on any device and at any time, giving you a seamless and flexible learning experience.

Throughout the programme you will be supported by an industry adviser and have access to our substantive Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You’ll follow an individual learning plan and complete tasks and activities to support each component of your apprenticeship. Progress will be tracked through our ePortfolio system, OneFile.

You’ll complete the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management qualification.

Units you’ll study

Three core units

  • Organisational performance and culture in practice (5C001)

  • Evidence-based practice (5C002)

  • Professional behaviours and valuing people (5C003)

Plus three specialist units

  • Employment relationship management (5HR01)

  • Talent management and workforce planning (5HR02)

  • Reward for performance and contribution (5HR03)

Plus one additional specialist unit

  • Specialist employment law (5OS01)

  • Advances in digital learning and development (5OS02)

  • Learning and development essentials (5OS03)

  • People management in an international context (5OS04)

  • Diversity and inclusion (5OS05)

  • Leadership and management development (5OS06)

  • Well-being at work (5OS07)


Programme features

Your apprenticeship will involve a blend of learning, encompassing a combination of workshops and online meetings, along with supporting resources including webinars, engaging online videos, PDF resources and activities. Checklists and practice quizzes will allow you to integrate and retain what you have learned.

Your programme will include:
  • Live online workshops

  • 24/7 access to our VLE and your e-portfolio

  • Regular 1:1 meetings with an expert adviser

  • Unit study guides

  • Access to our learning bites webinar series

  • Online forums

  • Progress reviews

  • Pastoral support

  • End point assessment preparation


How long does the apprenticeship last?

The People Professional apprenticeship is an advanced apprenticeship set at the level of a University Foundation degree.

It lasts approximately 21 months with an additional 3 months for the End Point Assessment.

The programme is split into four main phases which include an induction, core modules, End Point Assessment preparation and the End Point Assessment.

Assessment

An online assessment and a portfolio of evidence.

Pricing & funding

For levy paying employers, the apprenticeship will be funded through the digital Apprenticeship Service account.

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