Where will this course lead?

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

What will I study?

You will study four units, covering a wide range of HR topics:

· Business, culture and change in context

· Principles of analytics

· Core behaviours for people professionals

· Essentials of people practice

How will this course be delivered?

This is a classroom-based delivery, and you will attend college each week (in term time) for the duration of your course. Sessions contain a combination of individual and group work. This includes discussions, case studies, presentations, debates, research, workshops and tutorials. The course starts in September and ends in June.

What qualifications will I get?

CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice and Foundation membership of CIPD.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through four assignments.

How do I get a place on the course?

Places are offered by interviews only. Interviews are normally conducted by telephone.

To fast track your enquiry/application please email your name, telephone number and email address to cipd@solihull.ac.uk. A CIPD tutor will then contact you directly. Please state which CIPD course you are enquiring about.

What are the entry requirements?

You should have a GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in English and an interest in HR.

What else do I need to know?

You are required to attend college for three hours a week, attend tutorials arranged with your tutor and undertake at least three hours self-directed study each week.

If you are not already a member of CIPD, you will need to join at the start of the course.

If you have Learning Difficulty or Disability, please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application, we can help with this too.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

Students who are successful on this course may progress to the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (Level 5).