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Level 3Study Core HR UnitsYour first step into the people profession. Build the essential HR knowledge, skills, and behaviours to start a career in human resources or L&D and earn globally recognised CIPD Foundation Membership
The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the recognised entry point into the HR and people profession. Designed for those who are new to HR or currently working in a support role, this qualification gives you the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours to start or advance a career in human resources or learning and development.
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development the world’s leading professional body for HR this qualification is respected by employers across the UAE, the GCC, and internationally. At Skills Plus, every programme is delivered by experienced HR practitioners with deep knowledge of the Gulf region’s employment landscape, ensuring everything you learn is directly relevant to the organisations you work in.
On completion, you will be awarded Foundation Membership of the CIPD, allowing you to use the designation Foundation CIPD after your name a credential that signals your commitment to professional HR practice from day one.
Individuals with no prior HR experience looking to start a career in human resources or learning and development.
Administrators, coordinators and HR assistants who want to formalise their experience with a recognised qualification.
Line managers and team leaders who want to strengthen their understanding of people practice and employment basics.
The Level 3 Foundation Certificate is made up of four core units, each assessed through a written assignment. There are no examinations.
This program explores how the digital and commercial environments shape firms and the cultures they operate in, with a focus on helping you understand the impact of external forces.
You will also analyze the impact of individual behavior on organizational culture and its capacity for change management during this session.
This lesson will teach you how decision-making, both simple and complex, is a necessary element of the work of people professionals. It focuses on how obtaining effective working practices and sound decisions to produce value requires the use of a wide range of analytics and evidence.
You will learn about the essential behaviors for people professionals in this subject, with an emphasis on the value of ethical behavior in the pursuit of value creation. The lesson looks at how to foster inclusion and a sense of well-being at work by considering how some actions and ways of thinking should be universally accepted.
You will study how to use the principles of people practice, including the employee lifecycle, policies, regulations, and law, in the qualification’s last module. A successful career in people practice requires an understanding of a variety of specialized topics, which you will also study. These topics include learning and development, talent management, reward systems, and recruitment.
There are no definitive requirements to enroll in the CIPD Level 3 Foundation course. You can enroll without them.
If you speak English as a second language, we suggest that you have attained one of the following proficiency levels, or a comparable one:
IELTS: at least 5.5 in each category, with an overall score of 5.5
TOEFL: minimum of 17 in each category, with a total score of 71.
Cambridge: at least C or above
This is not required, though, and we will be pleased to consider your case individually.
At the completion of each session, you will be required to complete a written assignment of up to 4,000 words. This will provide you the opportunity to showcase the knowledge and abilities you have learned during the courses.
After that, your assignments will be turned in online and graded by our assessors under CIPD’s moderation.
Your new CIPD certificate will be granted to you after you pass all of your assignments. This will also allow you to advance to the next level and start your Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organizational Learning & Development or Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.
No. The CIPD Level 3 is designed for those who are completely new to HR or people practice. No prior qualifications or experience are required. You simply need good written English and a genuine interest in building a career in the people profession.
Sessions run on weekday evenings and weekend slots for flexibility around your working week. You can choose fully online or in-person delivery in Abu Dhabi. Your tutor will guide you through a structured study plan from day one.
The Level 3 is assessed entirely through written assignments one per unit. There are no formal examinations. Assessments are criterion-referenced, meaning you either achieve a Pass or require a resubmission. Your tutor provides detailed feedback on every draft.
On successfully completing the Level 3, you will be awarded Foundation Membership of the CIPD and can use the designation Foundation CIPD after your name.
Yes, many employers fund CIPD qualifications as part of their learning and development investment. We can provide materials to help you build a business case to your employer.
The Level 3 is the natural gateway to the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in either People Management or Organisational Learning and Development which leads to Associate Membership of the CIPD (Assoc CIPD).
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